Production Assistant

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT POSITION (looking for multiple)

For 29 years, the International Festival of Arts & Ideas (“Arts & Ideas”) has inspired and delighted audiences with an annual program of over 200 performing arts and humanities events year‑round, at least 85% of which are free.

Focused events in June range from world and nationally‑renowned speakers sharing the stage with critical local voices for discussions on democracy, to jazz concerts, theatrical performances, dance; takeout mixology classes; bike and walking tours; and live, individual performances by local on‑call artists on front lawns and sidewalks throughout the area.

Year‑round programs include special town‑hall events, a fellowship program for youth, planning and implementing mini‑festivals in New Haven’s culturally‑rich neighborhoods, participation in the NEA Big Read, and our annual Visionary Leadership Event.

The Production Assistant supports the production teams on various Festival shows and acts.

• Assist Production teams during rehearsals and performances, and or pre‑production
• Act as a Follow Spot Operator, or wardrobe, or backstage crew roles
• Assist and support Operations team with event execution
• Assist in artist and production needs, in coordination with Stage Manager and Company Manager

• Works well with a team
• Manages time efficiently
• Good organizational skills

Part‑Time Seasonal, Non‑Exempt, Pay Rate: $20/hour

June 2026

International Festival of Arts & Ideas is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, transgender status, gender identity or expression, marital or pregnancy status, national origin, ancestry, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, military status, lawful source of income, sexual orientation or physical disability, or any other class of persons or categories protected by law.

The Festival believes in centering Black and Brown communities that are targeted and abused by unjust systems of oppression. The Festival stands in solidarity with the communities, artists, and speakers with whom it collaborates and pledges that its support extends beyond the Festival’s performance dates. The Festival will do everything it can to help dismantle systematic racism and raises its voice with those in the community who are already engaged in this vital work.

The Festival commits to working alongside the community to create transformative change in New Haven.