Seasonal Production Assistant

Pittsburgh, PA
Part Time
Experienced

The Pittsburgh CLO is a not-for-profit cultural organization dedicated to the preservation, creation and promotion of the American musical theater art form, the furnishing of arts education and providing outreach and meaningful community service opportunities in Western Pennsylvania and throughout the United States.

The Pittsburgh CLO, hailed as one of the nation’s premier regional theaters, is seeking a bright, organized, go-getter to serve as its seasonal Production Assistant. Reporting to the Production Manager, the successful candidate will assist with oversight and coordination of production elements for our Fall 2025 productions, including The Rocky Horror Show, Yippee Ki Yay, and A Musical Christmas Carol. Duties include administrative, clerical tasks as well as hands-on production tasks.  This temporary position begins as soon as possible and will last through December 31, 2025.

What you’ll do:

  • Attend production meetings in order to generate and distribute production notes 
  • Assist with budgeting and coding invoices, check requests, and credit card purchases 
  • Assist with supervision of work calls and synchronization of all production elements 
  • Schedule meetings and communicate with individuals across all departments 
  • Assist with ordering production materials and equipment as needed 
  • Offer support with mitigating technical challenges or concerns as needed 
  • Assist in maintaining and archiving of show paperwork (i.e. rehearsal reports, tracking reports, etc.)
  • Other duties as assigned to advance and support the mission of the Pittsburgh CLO.
What you’ll need:
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in technical theater, production, or stage management.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • Attention to detail and organization.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • A positive attitude, creative problem-solving skills, and ability to work in an active, fast paced environment.
  • This position requires on-site work both in the CLO Administrative offices, various off-site CLO locations, as well as some remote work.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • A valid driver's license and CAD experience a plus.
  • Engaged in and inspired by Musical Theater.
What we offer: 
  • Hourly compensation $12.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, plus time and a half for hours above 40 hours per week. All hours over 40 hours must be approved in advance by your manager.
  • Opportunity to learn all aspects of creating a large musical production in a high speed, exciting environment.
  • Perks include: 2 complimentary tickets for each CLO-produced show.

It is the continuing policy of Pittsburgh CLO to afford equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or family or parental status and to conform to all applicable laws and regulations to that regard. This policy of equal employment opportunity comprehends all aspects of the employment relationship, including application and initial employment, promotion and transfer, administration, and the application of service, retirement, seniority, and employee benefit policies.

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