About Us

Located on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., The National Theatre opened in 1835 and is the nation’s oldest US venue still presenting touring Broadway. Working with the National Theatre Foundation (NTF), a nonprofit organization responsible for the preservation of The National Theatre, Nederlander manages and programs the Theatre, including the Broadway at The National series.

National Theatre is seeking a dedicated, experienced, performing arts professional to join our team as a Production Associate.
Reporting to the Director of Production and VP of Operations, the Production Associate works with the visiting production and venue teams to support all technical production staff and operations of the National Theatre’s programming. Responsibilities consist of working with the Director of Production to manage all technical production planning, budgeting, and operations; rehearsal and performance logistics, physical implementation, and management of the unions represented backstage at the National Theatre. If you have a strong passion for the arts, we want to hear from you!

Job-Type: Part-Time, 25-29 hours per week
Schedule: Schedule is based on a show-by-show bases, flexibility is required
Report to: Director of Production
Salary: $30/hr

Responsibilities:
• Provide production management and assist in the oversight of the technical production processes and provide leadership to production staff and unions for all events.
• Work in conjunction with Director of Production, and Senior Leadership to plan and budget production rentals and expenses.
• Work with Director of Production to prepare bids for internal projects and external clients of the National Theatre; help manage projects to meet financial goals and expectations.
• In collaboration with the Director of Production, manage and allocate production staff time across all projects. Liaise with other unions to hire personnel, establish work calls, etc.
• Establish technical production deadlines and goals and provide oversight to ensure they are met.
• Foster achievement of artistic goals of the theater, ensure quality and consistency, and maintain the highest production values for National Theatre by contributing to group discussion, meetings, postmortems, note sessions, etc.
• Ensure that the National Theatre takes the safety of its employees seriously, through setting and enforcing appropriate policies. Facilitate staff training as appropriate. Participate in the internal safety committee.
• Help secure rental lighting, audio, sets, costumes, and properties packages for productions as needed.
• Participate in load-ins, performances, rehearsals, and load outs to ensure proper oversight of the process.
• Manage all backstage union represented employees.
• Additional responsibilities as needed

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Demonstrated leadership skills; A minimum of five years of experience working as a Project Manager, Production Associate, or Lead Technical Manager for live event productions.
• Degree in theatre design or production preferred or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of the production process from both a creative and technical viewpoint.
• Strong technical and mechanical skills and experience, including an understanding of theatrical lighting, special effects, rigging, set construction, automation, audio production, video production and display, costuming, and prop acquisition.
• Clear and persuasive communication, both written and verbal; ability to work collaboratively and effectively with designers, directors, and production staff or crew.
• Leadership and managerial skills; exhibiting tact, discretion, and diplomacy.
• Ability to foster a work environment that is safe, respectful, and supportive and that embodies the values of equity and inclusion.
• Project management skills; able to multitask and work effectively while managing multiple deadlines.
• Knowledge of safety protocols for theatrical productions, OSHA & NFPA.
• Solid understanding and experience, as well as working relationships with IATSE, TWU, USA, SDC, AFM, and AEA and their respective contracts.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD and Vectorworks.
• Capacity to solve problems and engage in creative thinking.
• Available to work on a varying schedule, including nights and weekends as necessary.
• Physically able to ascend and descend ladders and stairs; able to move or transport items up to 75 pounds.

About Us:
Broadway at The National is committed to a workplace where everyone is free from bias,
prejudice, discrimination, and harassment. We strive to foster a welcoming work
environment where everyone belongs and is valued for their unique contributions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all to apply.

To Apply
Interested candidates should submit resume, three references, and cover letter via email to careers@broadwayatthenational.com or mail to theatre address below. No phone calls, please.