Only Make Believe
Washington, DC
US
Reports to: DC Program & Volunteer Manager
Location: this position will operate in person out of the Washington, D.C. office in Takoma, Washington D.C.
Only Make Believe - an interactive theatre company that performs for children in hospitals, and schools that serve children with disabilities - is in search of a part-time Production Assistant to help facilitate their season of over 100 performances in the DC area. This position will mainly function as an off-site stage manager. Valid drivers license is required and comfort navigating DC, MD, and VA is a must. Access to your own vehicle is highly encouraged. Day-time availability is required between 15-20 hours per week. Most performances occur between the 9am-5pm (Mon-Sat) timeframe. Occasional out of town travel to Philadelphia and/or New York City may also be required based on availability.
Please note, due to the nature of the populations of children we serve, all staff must be comfortable completing medical compliance which may include background checks, vaccinations, and other routine medical appointments.
The core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
PRODUCTION (80%)
Stage Management
- Act as stage manager, and run sound cues for select in person off-site performances, and national virtual performances.
- Connect and report to assigned Team Leaders for each performance.
- Run and operate sound cues on a tablet during performances (minimal lighting cues are used)
- Submit show reports and rehearsal reports when assigned.
- Arrange actors travel for all performances beyond the reach of public transportation.
Props and Costumes
- Assist in maintaining inventory of props, costumes, and other program materials
- Prepare and pack props and costumes for in person and virtual performances
- Facilitate the transport of show materials between hospitals/schools and OMB office located in Takoma, DC.
- Maintain content of kids’ costume trunks
- Oversee costume and costume trunk repair as necessary
ADMINISTRATIVE (20%)
Scheduling:
- Assist team with keeping performance calendar(s) which track upwards of 100 virtual and in person shows annually.
- Notify appropriate company members of scheduling changes as they occur.
- Assist team in tracking DC actor availability.
- Assist team with facilitation of other Program, Volunteer, and Development events, as required.
Partner Hospital/School Relations:
- Database support in assisting with keeping Partner Facility contact information, feedback surveys, and other programming information up to date.
Submissions:
Please submit an updated cover letter & resume for consideration by 5pm on Fri, February 21st. If you have any access needs that prevent you from submitting in this format, please respond to the email in this posting or call our direct office line located on our website. www.onlymakebelieve.org
Mar 3, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
$25.00 – $26.50 per hour