Production Associate
Northern Stage, a LORT D 240 seat regional theater in White River Junction, VT, seeks an experienced Production Associate to join the full-time staff. Northern Stage produces a mainstage season, an education season, a New Works festival, and 4-6 other events year-round. This position reports directly to the Production Manager and works closely with visiting AEA and non-AEA Stage Managers to help coordinate stage management activities necessary to execute programming.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Serve as an Production Associate on a minimum of 5 productions and Non Equity Assistant Stage manager on 1 Education Program show, with the possibility of Stage Managing special events and smaller educational presentations.
- Coordinate the purchasing of stage management materials, supplies, and equipment necessary for production.
- Maintain Green Room hospitality stock and supervise space cleanliness and organization.
- Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and safety of all backstage areas and rehearsal studios.
- Assist the Production Manager and Lead Production Associate with the scheduling and calendar coordination of rehearsal studio and theater use.
- Assist in build, load-in, and strike when not actively stage managing.
- Provide support for events outside the mainstage and education seasons.
- Support other production departments as needed.
Qualifications:
- One year of experience in professional theatrical stage management. A combination of education and professional experience will be considered.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office + Google Suite.
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
- Working knowledge of theatrical safety conventions.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to approach challenges collaboratively.
- Basic proficiency with hand and power tools and basic knowledge of theatrical lighting practices.
- OSHA General Industry 10-Hour certification a plus.
- Ability to read theatrical ground plans.
Valid driver+rsquo;s license.
- Comfortable working at heights in excess of 20 feet in a lift and on a tension mesh grid.
- Ability to safely lift 50 lbs.
- BA or BFA in technical theater a plus.
How to apply: Send the following to Production Manager Josh Davis via email (production@northernstage.org) or Submittable (https://northernstage.submittable.com/submit/355358/fy27-production-assistant)
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Three (3) references
Job Type Full time, with some nights and weekends required
Contract Dates: 6/29/2026 - 6/7/2027
Compensation: $844/week, BOE, paid bi-weekly (overtime exempt)
Benefits: Northern Stage offers dental and life insurance and covers 100% of these premiums, and offers vision as an optional add-on with an employee contribution of $1/month. Accident insurance is available at an employee cost of $15/month. We offer an employee-funded 403(b) retirement account, an FSA, and pet insurance. There is a 60-day waiting period following hiring before Northern Stage benefits become active, with the exception of the 403(b) program which is active on the first day of employment. PTO: All full time Northern Stage staff members are eligible for Paid Time Off according to our PTO policy, which includes 12 vacation days annually, personal days, sick leave, and parental leave.
Subject to availability, subsidized housing is obtainable for lease through Northern Stage.
We believe the most important and impactful art is made when we consider and commit to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access both on and off of our stage. We highly encourage folks who are Black, Native or Indigenous, People of Color, Queer or Trans, Poor or Working Class, Disabled, Young, Elderly, and/or who speak English as a second language to apply. To learn more about Northern Stage, please visit our website: www.northernstage.org/education.
