Theater Production Assistant
Agency: Reston Community Center
Job#: ELT-RCC-26007
Position Number: 53000785
Hours: up to 75 hour; Fridays 4:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m., Saturdays 8:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Salary: $14.7100/hr
Location: Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods
Dates: October 2-November 14, 2026
The Young Actors Theatre (YAT) program is a drama program for ages 7-15 in which young people build skills in singing, acting, and dancing in order to put on a one-act play.
Program and Administrative Responsibilities
- Supports a YAT play by providing support in props, assistant stage management, and other production roles
- Assists in the supervision of participants during rehearsals
- Responsible for room preparation, set-up, and clean up
- Contributes to an organized and positive rehearsal environment
- Prepares for and attends production meetings as assigned.
- Evening availability required for technical rehearsals: Monday, November 9-Friday, November 13, 4:15 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
- Participates fully in performance date and in complete production strike. Saturday, November 14, 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Minimum Employment Standards
- Age 16
- Must be available for the full term of the contract
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience/knowledge in the performing arts
- Knowledge of backstage roles in theater
- Experience working with youth
- Must be collaborative, dedicated, reliable, patient, and mature
After notification of hire, the following will be required:
- Social Security card
- Criminal history record check, including fingerprinting. Results must be received prior to hire date.
To apply, please provide your resume reflecting your work with youth and/or in performing arts. Cover letters or a statement of purpose outlining your interest in the position are encouraged.
Please contact Rebecca Campana, Arts Education Director, Rebecca.campana@fairfaxcounty.gov