Living Traditions Festival: Production Assistant Lead

POSITION:                           Production Assistant Lead

SUPERVISOR:                      Production Lead 

EMPLOYMENT LENGTH:        May 4 - 20, 2026

PART TIME/FULL TIME:          Part-time Seasonal

COMPENSATION:              $23.50 per hour 

NOTE: Projected hours for the duration of employment are approximately 80 hours. Festival dates are May 15 - 17, 2026. 

DESCRIPTION: These positions assist in the production of the Living Traditions Festival, a free and public festival that has served upwards of 30,000 members of the public each year for 39 years. These positions are responsible for the assistance in the execution of all production-related activities during our annual Living Traditions Festival. The Production Assistants directly support the Production Lead and Performing Arts Program Manager, operating in whatever capacity necessary to ensure successful execution of the Festival, among other duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Event Execution

• Assist the Production Lead in training and overseeing tasks for the Production Assistants;

• Distribute and set up canopies/tents, tables, chairs, barricades, banners, associated displays, and garbage & recycling cans around event grounds;

• Install environmental graphics & directional signage around event grounds, ensuring a high degree of professionalism and that quality production standards are met;

• Monitor radio transmissions, respond to calls for Production assistance, and troubleshoot issues as they arise;

• Assist all Festival Leads as assigned during the festival weekend. Duties may include transporting artists and their equipment across the festival grounds, assisting with food market back of house setup and cleanup, setting up the Kids Area, etc;

• Striking and restoring festival grounds in cooperation with production staff and other festival vendors, ensuring quality and precision while remaining safe and efficient;

• Aid in the organization, inventory, and storage of production material and supplies; 

• Support the Production Lead in all miscellaneous production aspects of the Living Traditions Festival. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

• Preference for experience working large-scale festivals or events. 

• Preference for experience in leading a team. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• This position is physically demanding. You must be able to lift upwards of 75 pounds and sit or stand for prolonged periods; 

• Professional and positive attitude and demeanor (tact, sensitivity, positivity, and diplomacy);

• Detail oriented, able to audit work to avoid mistakes, and perform tasks accurately;

• Ability to think and act quickly under pressure;

• Strong teamwork skills;

• Positive attitude.

To apply, please email a resume, in PDF format only, to Jeda Higgs. 

Jeda Higgs
Production Lead
Salt Lake City Arts Council 
Production@SaltLakeArts.org