Mishkan Chicago · 2 days ago
Associate Producer (Part-Time)
Mishkan Chicago is a community-focused organization that creates Jewish spaces for connection and inspiration. The Associate Producer will play a key role in ensuring the smooth execution of programs, Shabbat services, and events, while collaborating with the Creative Producer and Director of Programs to enhance operational systems.
Religious Institutions
Responsibilities
Serve onsite as event producer or onsite coordinator for 3 events each weekly, the majority of which occur between Thursday and Monday
Produce alternating Friday and Saturday Shabbat services as directed by the Creative Producer
Act as onsite logistical lead for Mishkan programs, events, and classes as directed by the Director of Programs
Coordinate and execute advance and day-of logistics for offsite Holiday gatherings in August - October (based on the High Holidays and Jewish calendar), with direction from, and in coordination with the Director of Programs
In collaboration with the Creative Producer, hire and train contractors including Shabbat Coordinators and Producers, Sound Engineers, and Livestream Camera Operators
Develop and maintain training materials for Shabbat Coordinators and Producers
Assist the Creative Producer & Director of Programs with program & Shabbat pack outs, load ins, and unpacks
Create and send production timelines to Coordinators, Producers and programmatic contractors
Attend Thursday afternoon Programs Team Meetings and collaboratively solve problems with Mishkan Staff
Assist with facilities initiatives for Mishkan HQ as necessary
Assist with maintenance of Shabbat & programs storage and supplies, including ritual items and specialty sound and video equipment
Qualification
Required
3+ years of professional event or production experience, including event planning and producing, production management or stage management
Experience managing contractors and effectively delegating
Meticulous attention to detail and experience maintaining systems
Charisma and warmth when working when working public facing events with the Mishkan community
Experience working in collaborative environments
Ability to lift 45 or more pounds
Preferred
Experience in a customer service facing industry, including hospitality, food service, or other equivalent experience is a plus
Benefits
A commitment to a positive and collaborative staff culture.
Flexible scheduling
Company
Mishkan Chicago
Our mission is to reimagine and breathe new life into Judaism.
Funding
Current Stage
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