Production Assistant, SummerStage, Citywide
City Parks FoundationNew York, New York, United States
Posted March 2, 2026
44000 - 44000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
City Parks Foundation (CPF) is dedicated to invigorating and transforming New York City parks into dynamic, vibrant centers of urban life through arts, environmental education, sports, and community building programs.
Job Description
The SummerStage Citywide festival is a 9 week free performing arts festival taking place in 11 different parks throughout New York City’s five boroughs. The SummerStage Citywide Production Assistants (PAs) assist with the on-site execution of all venue, staging, security, and artist hospitality needs, as directed by the Production Manager (PM) and Front of House Coordinator (FOHC).
Requirements
- Ensure talent hospitality, guest list, and credential requirements are met.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the hospitality tent and Staff office.
- Complete daily checklist and ensure that van is packed with all necessary items.
- Track stock of hospitality and other supplies, and inform PM or GM when stock is running low.
- Make runs in van as directed by PM.
- Assist in the setup and strike of various stage and house production elements.
- Load-in and out of sound & lighting packages, backline, microphones and other technical gear.
- Installation and strike of stage pipe & drapes and dance flooring.
- Assembly and strike of house infrastructure including artist hospitality and marketing tents, house seats, sponsor activations, etc.