Nonprofit
Published 4/29/26 2:41PM

Production Assistant

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near Washington, DC
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Contract / Freelance
    Start Date:
    June 15, 2026
    End Date:
    December 31, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    May 12, 2026
    Education:
    4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:
    Entry level
    Compensation:
    USD $397.50 - $530 / week
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Children & Youth, Disability, Health & Medicine, Philanthropy

    Description

    Only Make Believe (OMB) performs interactive theatre for children with chronic illnesses and disabilities. The Production Assistant is a vital link in this mission, managing the day-to-day logistics of our DC operations to ensure our acting companies are equipped and shows run smoothly across all hospital and school partner sites. This role is approximately 80% production-focused and 20% administrative.

    Community Health & Safety: To ensure the safety of the children and facilities we serve, all staff are required to remain up-to-date on compliance. This includes background checks and may include vaccinations, PPD testing, drug testing, and general wellness visits as required by our partners.

    Essential Requirements:

    • Availability: Due to our performance schedules, this position requires consistent weekday, daytime availability (typically between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM).

    Transportation: Candidates must hold a valid Driver’s License to facilitate the transport of show materials and trunks between our Takoma office and partner facilities.

    Benefits

    Benefits are not offered for a Contractor position.

    Level of Language Proficiency

    Requirements: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Proficiency in Spanish is a significant plus, as we look to expand our community outreach.

    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in or near Washington, DC
    Associated Location
    6856 Eastern Ave NW, Washington, DC 20012, USA
    300

    How to Apply

    Please include cover letter and resume (in PDF format) to the link in description.

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