CTPC Production Assistant

Founded in 1854, the Baltimore Jewish Community Center (JCC) has evolved into an organization of vitality and diversity. In keeping with its Jewish values, the JCC is committed to enhancing the general welfare of the total community.  If you are looking for a job where the work environment is both stimulating and supportive and the mission is focused on promoting and strengthening Jewish life and values, then the JCC could be the place for you.

Inspired by the work we do every day, the JCC is an organization centered by Jewish values and focused on creating meaningful experiences and opportunities to enrich, connect, and positively impact our community. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and welcoming workplace and celebrate the diversity of our employees. We value all members of our team in a supportive environment in which everyone is treated with appreciation and respect and positioned to do their best work every day.

SUMMARY:

The Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC Children’s Theatre Production Company (CTPC) is seeking Production Assistants for the upcoming CTPC productions of Jungle Book Kids and Newsies Jr. Production assistants are eager to help to the best of their ability with every aspect of rehearsal, tech, and shows—helping onstage and backstage to ensure the professional quality and flow of every rehearsal, technical rehearsal, and performance. Under the supervision of the Director of Youth Arts Education, the ideal candidate is prepared to be a role model to their team and children alike, has a can-do demeanor, has experience and loves working with children, and has experience in or avid appreciation for the performing arts. They must have Sunday afternoon and Monday evening availability.

The JCC and the CTPC celebrate both being proudly Jewish and being an inclusive space for all. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds and actively strive to provide an open and welcoming setting, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or backgrounds. We expect our musical director will create an equitable classroom environment by performing their duties with empathetic understanding towards every student, regardless of their gender, sexuality, race, ability, or identity.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Production assistants supervise students and keep them on schedule, entertained, and safe in rehearsals. This includes but is not limited to: gathering children at the start of rehearsal and dismissal of students; setting up, breaking down, and cleaning the rehearsal space(s); helping children navigate rehearsals and assisting the director with redirection and maintaining discipline; effectively communicating with the teaching artist(s) to help find quick solutions when necessary; escorting children to the washroom when needed; and other duties as directed.
• Production assistants must be eager to help to the best of their ability with every aspect of backstage to ensure the professional quality and flow of the production for both technical rehearsals and shows. This includes but is not limited to safely maneuvering set pieces; setting up, breaking down, and cleaning prop tables; helping children navigate walk-ways, costume and/or wig changes, and the order of show; effectively communicating with other production assistants to find quick solutions when necessary; and other duties as directed.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for students and staff.
• Represent with professionalism the Arts & Culture Department when interacting with parents or community members.
• Participate in other JCC Arts & Culture events as needed.
• Participate in training, staff meetings, and special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Staff must adhere to CTPC Policies as outlined below.

COMMITMENT:
Production assistants are expected at all rehearsals (technical rehearsals included) and performance dates listed below. All production assistants are obligated to participate in strike and strike typically occurs directly after the conclusion of the closing performance. Production assistants must attend at least one training to review backstage performance assignments with the director and/or assistant director.

Center for Arts & Culture Enrichment Policies:
1. Staff agree to wear appropriate clothing and shoes. The dress code is all black clothing with close-toed (preferably dark colored) tennis or appropriate to class dance shoes (ie ballet shoes for ballet, jazz shoes for hip hop or jazz, etc.).
2. All people 16 years or older must present a PHOTO ID to access the JCC campus.
3. Staff are background-checked with fingerprints on file.
4. Staff are trained in preventing and detecting child abuse and reporting protocols.
5. Staff are available to move supplies and equipment into or out of the building. Kitchens are not available for personal use. Rooms/spaces must be left in the condition in which they were found.
6. All food given to children must be approved by the supervisor. Staff and outside guardians will not be permitted to bring in any outside food to give to the children. If a guardian or adult asks if they can, they must email the supervisor and/or the staff needs to inform the supervisor so they can be contacted directly. The supervisor must receive all outside food requests 5 days prior.
7. Staff will be always in the room and responsible for the well-being and safety of the children.
8. Decorations may not be nailed, tacked, or taped to the walls. Exit doors must be always left unlocked and unobstructed. Posting on walls or doors may be done using Blue Painters tape only.
9. JCC assumes no liability or responsibility for damage or loss of personal property of any kind whether brought into the building or while on the premises. All such personal property, including motor vehicles, brought, or left on the premises shall at all times be at the owner’s risk. Production assistants agree to indemnify and hold the JCC and CTPC harmless from all claims for loss, injury or damage to any person or property will anywhere on the premises. Please note that all JCC locations are smoke-free and drug-free campuses.
10. You, the Production Assistant, understand and acknowledge that this letter agreement does not constitute an agreement for employment or create any obligation of JCC or CTPC to offer you employment or future engagements.

WHO YOU ARE:
• Sunday afternoon & Monday evening availability.
• At least 1+ years of experience working with or supervising children, ages 3-15.
• Preferred 1-5 years of experience participating in dance or theatre program.
• Strong organization, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to be flexible.
• Comfortable with Jewish culture.
• Experience or interest in performing arts.

PHYSICAL SKILLS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment is usually fast paced. This job requires high energy and interaction with staff as well as with members, other agency staff, community leaders, and outside partners, vendors, others. The workspace may be noisy at times.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls and speak or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with their hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Salary: $1200 stipend, split in biweekly payments throughout September-January.

If Interested: Apply to this position via Dayforce. Any additional resumes, references, video reels, and any other pertinent information or follow-up may also be emailed to the Director of Youth Arts Education: abergeron@jcc.org. Interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible. Submissions with dance and/or teaching reels is highly preferred.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and incumbent will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by supervisor or other management, as required. The JCC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the needs arise. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with our Jewish values, we are dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require accommodation, please contact us and we will make every effort to meet your needs.

The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its Agencies are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.