Public Works Community Assistant

COMMUNITY ASSISTANT: CIVIC ARTISTIC PROGRAMS 
Part-Time Hourly, with the anticipation of full-time 40/hours a week
Available July 7, 2026 –September 18, 2026

Public Works is a major initiative of The Public Theater that seeks to engage the people of New York by making them creators and not just spectators. Each year, working with partner organizations in all five boroughs, Public Works invites members of diverse communities to participate in theater workshops, to attend classes, to become involved in the daily life of the Public, and, most importantly, to join in the creation of ambitious works of participatory theater. 

The Seasonal Community Assistant, reporting to the Manager of Community Curriculum, will support the Civic Artistic Programs team in administrative and community-related tasks during the post-show process of the Mobile Unit and during the rehearsal preparation process, in rehearsal, and during the performance run of Public Works. They will aid in general arts administration and grassroots community organizing. The Public Works Seasonal Community Assistant will provide steady, front-facing support to community members involved in the production, and will be a vital part of the Public Works team.

Responsibilities:

• Processing audience feedback to the Mobile Unit tour
• Facilitating a supportive and welcoming environment for our community through rehearsals and throughout the duration of the run
• Tracking community members and materials as needed
• Demonstrating model participation in the rehearsal room
• Assisting in the documentation of the rehearsal process as well as community member interviews
• Providing backstage assistance during performances
• Assisting in carrying out the logistics of community events, including but not limited to dinners and opening/closing night gatherings
• Additional duties to be assigned as needed

Requirements: 

The ideal candidate has: 

• exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and is organized, detail-oriented, flexible, and personable.
• Interest in and/or experience with community-based arts
• A deep sense of pride in their work ethic
• humor in a fast-paced, sometimes unpredictable theater environment.
• experience in theater and/or previous volunteer or work experience with a community-based organization.
• interest in and familiarity with theater and community organizing.

Encouraged: A previous position or internship with administrative duties in an arts or community-based organization; a second language, especially Spanish or Chinese, is helpful.

 
Compensation 
This is a seasonal, non-exempt position, according to the Fair Labor Standards Act with an hourly rate of $22. The overtime rate is $33.

The employment term is Monday, July 7, 2026 – Friday, September 18, 2026