Summer Theatre Production Assistant (Summer 2026 002920)

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Middlebury, Vermont, US on site Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 27, 2026 Last posted March 27, 2026
Job description

The Summer Theatre production assistant supports in all areas of theatre production, except costumes. Including building scenery and properties; hanging and focusing lights; sewing and painting.

This is a part-time non-benefits position paying $15.40 per hour.

Requirements

  • Candidates will have worked at least one semester as a Middlebury College Theatre Production Assistant, Dance Program Technical Assistant, McCullough Technical Assistant, or equivalent in another undergraduate program.
  • Candidates will have demonstrated competence in scenery construction and lighting hang/focus. Candidate will have demonstrated ability to work on technical and creative projects requiring problem solving and creative thinking. Ability to do basic math, climb ladders, lift and carry items, and physical mobility is necessary. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.

Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

About this role

Summary

Assist in theatre production including scenery, lighting, sewing, and painting tasks.

Job title

Summer Theatre Production Assistant

Experience level

at least one semester

Industry

education

Location requirements

Middlebury, Vermont, United States, no remote work

Salary

$15.40 per hour

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

scenery constructionlighting hang/focusbasic mathproblem solvingteamwork

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

scenery constructionlightingproblem solvingcreative thinking
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Middlebury, VT, USA

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