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The O'Neill

Facilities Assistant

Waterford, CT · On-site

$18/hr

... Puppetry Conference, The Young Playwrights Festival, Cabaret & Performance Conference and the ... Facilities Assistant Reports to:Facilities Manager Department:Facilities Compensation:$18/hour ...

The O'Neill

Music Assistants

Waterford, CT · On-site

$750/wk

... Puppetry Conference, Cabaret & Performance Conference, and the National Theater Institute, which ... Music Assistant Reports to: Score Coordinator, Literary Manager Department: Literary Compensation ...

Happa Baby School

Chinese/Mandarin Teacher

Emeryville, CA · On-site

$28 - $33/hr

... puppetry, arts and crafts, and games to make language learning fun and natural. * Cultural ... Daily Care: Assist children with daily routines, including meals, snack times, transitions, recess ...

City of New York

Recreation Specialist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

... assist in events and special projects. -Collect and submit accurate data, forms, and reports to ... puppetry, boxing and storytelling." Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive ...

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What is the difference between Assistant Puppetry vs Assistant Stage Technician?

AspectAssistant PuppetryAssistant Stage Technician
Required CredentialsRelevant theater or arts training, sometimes technical or puppetry-specific certificationsTechnical theater training, certifications in stage equipment or lighting
Work EnvironmentPerformances, rehearsals, puppet workshopsStage setups, backstage, technical support during shows
Industry UsagePerforming arts, puppet theaters, entertainment productionsTheater productions, concerts, live events

Assistant Puppetry focuses on manipulating puppets and supporting puppet shows, often working closely with performers and directors. Assistant Stage Technician handles technical aspects like lighting, sound, and stage setup. While both roles support live performances, Assistant Puppetry emphasizes artistic puppet manipulation, whereas Assistant Stage Technician concentrates on technical support and equipment management.

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Facilities Assistant

Facilities Assistant

The O'Neill

Waterford, CT • On-site

$18/hr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

About The O'Neill:

The National Medal of the Arts and two time Tony Award-winning Eugene O'Neill Theater Center is the country's preeminent organization dedicated to the development of new works and new voices for the stage.


From its 11-acre campus in Waterford, Connecticut, the O'Neill has been home to more than 1000 new works for the stage and thousands more emerging artists. O'Neill programs include the National Playwrights Conference, National Music Theater Conference, National Critics Institute, National Puppetry Conference, The Young Playwrights Festival, Cabaret & Performance Conference and the National Theater Institute, which offers six credit-earning undergraduate training programs.


The O'Neill is committed to diversifying the future of the American theater through the stories we tell, the artists telling those stories, the staff supporting our work, and the audiences in our theaters. We strive to cultivate a healthy and diverse community that recognizes the value of each individual and helps foster safety, civility, and respect for all people.



Facilities Assistant

Reports to:Facilities Manager

Department:Facilities

Compensation:$18/hour

Dates:Early May- Mid August


Duties include, but are not limited to:


  • Respond to maintenance requests from staff, artists, and guests promptly and professionally.
  • Assist with landscaping and maintenance of the 11-acre O'Neill property, including: mowing and edging lawns, mulching, pruning bushes and gardens, etc.
  • Assist in routine upkeep of all interior and exterior spaces by performing preventative maintenance and repair. Knowledge in electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry is ideal.
  • Perform daily general clean up of all areas as directed by gathering and emptying trash and service restrooms.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Experience

Qualified candidates will have some professional experience in facilities or maintenance. They will also be comfortable working with power tools, work in all weather conditions, stand for long periods of time, and be able to lift at least 50 lbs. Must have the ability to work independently.


Application Requirements

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a work resume, and contact information for at least two references. Applicants should name all attached files with this format: "Last Name, First Name-Document"


The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. The O'Neill aims to foster a diverse culture that is inclusive of race, ethnicity, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, national origin, veteran status, socioeconomic class, religion, professional status and the intersections. thereof. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

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