Employment

Production Assistants

Join our student staff! Students work with full-time production staff in setting up the stage, lighting, sound, and multi-media plus handle the front-of-house operations for all Tsai Center events. They get to work on dance shows, music concerts, lectures, film screenings, musicals, and more. We are proud of our reputation with both BU departments and our external clients for having an outstanding student workforce.

Not accepting applications for Spring 2024. Please check this page in June for hiring opportunities for Fall 2024.

Things to Know

  • Part-Time flexible hours
  • Shifts scheduled around your classes
  • Shifts vary depending on Tsai event schedule
  • You manage the time you cannot work
  • Shifts available day & eves, weekdays & weekends
  • Your shifts are posted on Thursday of the week prior
  • Work-study is desired, but not required
  • Training & resources provided
  • Room to Grow
  • Advancement opportunities for dedicated staff

Job Descriptions

Production Assistant I (PA-I) – $15.50/hr
This entry-level position is for new student staff. Training will be provided, as previous theatre work experience is not required to join our team. Production Assistants assist with all aspects of events, including working backstage, in the booth, & front-of-house/ushering. Our staff act as friendly and warm representatives of Boston University to performers, clients, and patrons, so good communication skills are necessary. Duties include stage setup, lighting, media, sound, handling tickets, assisting patrons, updating marquees, cleaning, & equipment maintenance. Job involves heights, small spaces, & some heavy lifting. Work schedule varies based on events and activities scheduled at Tsai and has flexible hours that work around your class schedule and regularly include nights & weekends.
Dress Code: Specific dress code appropriate to the type of event is required, such as concert dress or show blacks. We provide a black Tsai Crew shirt and name tag. Dress code for crew work is posted along with the schedule so you know how to dress when coming to work each shift. Dress code for ushering shifts is a red sweater (provided) & your name tag.
Production Assistant II (PA-II)
This secondary-level position is available through promotion only to those who have demonstrated proficiency as a Production Assistant I. They perform all tasks as the Production Assistant I position but have also demonstrated competent technical and/or house management skills and are able to assist in training their peers as new Production Assistants. Minimum of two semesters and one full year working at Tsai or equivalent experience is required. Strict dress code is enforced. Work schedule varies based on events and activities scheduled at Tsai and has flexible hours that work around your class schedule and regularly include nights & weekends.

Production Assistant III (PA-III)
Through experiential work at Tsai, this lead production assistant position must be able to manage Tsai events and their peer workers independently (without full-time staff supervisors on site). To be considered for this role, an individual must have demonstrated advanced proficiency in their work as a Production Assistant I/II, a commitment to the quality of service provided at Tsai, and the ability to mentor and train peer student staff. They will perform all the duties of the Production Assistant I/II positions, supervise projects, and be responsible for opening & closing the theater, as assigned. Minimum of five semesters and one year as a PA-II at Tsai or equivalent experience is required. Strict dress code is enforced. Work schedule varies based on events and activities scheduled at Tsai and has flexible hours that work around your class schedule and regularly include nights & weekends.

Full-Time Staff

At this time, we do not have any full-time openings available at the Tsai Performance Center. Please refer to the BU Human Resources website for other job postings at the university.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Tsai Performance Center is a multipurpose venue that supports a wide variety of programming. As such, we strive to create an environment where all people – staff, students, faculty, clients, and patrons – feel welcome and safe and in which all employees are empowered to do their best work. Tsai Performance Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, country of origin, or immigration status. We believe that fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace makes us stronger, and we hold all staff accountable for upholding these values. If you have a concern related to diversity and inclusion, please notify a supervisor. (Learn more about D&I at Tsai.)