Production Assistant, Ravinia Festival

The Ravinia Festival Association is seeking a team of Production Assistants to assist in the coordination and execution of all non-technical backstage operations for the 2021 summer season. These positions are highly coveted and past employees have gone on to obtain full-time employment within major arts organizations.

Mid-June through September 2021 (with some flexibility)

Production Assistants will perform the daily operations of the Production Department including, but not limited to; artist transportation, hospitality shopping, setting dressing rooms, restocking inventory and general office work. 

In addition to the general responsibilities, these positions integrate areas of production management including: arts administration, music business, technical coordination, and production coordination. Candidates with any of these backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Stage elements are handled by a union crew. There are no technical/on-stage aspects to this position.

$13/ hour. Thirty to fifty hours per week with opportunities for overtime pay. Free attendance at some concerts. Some meals provided. Monthly cell phone reimbursement. Internship credit is available. 

Ability to work well as part of a team and independently. Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail. Clean driving record** (must be submitted with application). Comfortable driving Ravinia’s fleet vehicles. Consistent source of transportation at any time of day or night and a reliable cell phone. Ability to work outside of normal business hours (position requires extensive evening and weekend hours, some seven-day work weeks).  

Applications submitted on the Handshake platform will not be reviewed.

**Driving records are generally available at your local Secretary of State or DMV office.)

All hiring is contingent upon Ravinia Festival’s reopening, and conditional upon receipt of an approved background check. Employees are required to sign an offer letter and a confidentiality agreement.

Ravinia Festival is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.