Production Coordinator

We’re looking for an exceptional person to join our team!

  • Our shop runs 5 days per week. In addition to creating work in our shop, we offer installation on both weekdays and weekends.

  • We’re looking for the right people and can be flexible for part-time (3 days a week) or full-time (4-5 days a week) employment.

  • In addition to your regularly scheduled days, every shop position is required to work two weekend shifts per month (can range from 2 hours to 6 hours on the weekends). You choose the shifts via our scheduling software.

  • This is an entry-level role. We’ll look to our coordinators first when filling a Production Manager role later in the year.

  • Please read this information in full. Once you get to the bottom, if you feel like this is your dream role, please reach out.

About Girl Friday

  • Girl Friday is a small, growing business based in NE Minneapolis.

  • We create handmade décor for private clients and brands—such as Coke, Google, and Target.

  • Every project is different — and is often challenging since we’re always learning new skills and materials.

  • We're inspired by our client. Our goal is to understand our client and their goals—and use that to create décor that delights and surprises.

  • Girl Friday averages around 300 custom projects per year.

  • We’re growing quickly and aren't able to keep up with the requests for work. This year, we're working to expand the team and further grow the company as we find the right people.

Our culture

  • We are a valued-driven company. We expect a lot from ourselves and our teammates. We’re hard workers. We help each other. We tell the truth and keep our promises.

  • We work in a fast-paced and detail-oriented environment. We’re almost always racing the clock while striving for excellence.

  • We’re inclusive and believe that teammates should be as diverse as humankind. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard for race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, martial status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law or decency.

  • Click here to read about our 5 values: Hospitality, Excellence, Safety, Active Growth Culture, and Trust

What you’ll do

  • Assist in executing the day’s goals through building, crafting, installing, organizing, packing, doing whatever needs to be done (tasks vary with our project needs)

  • Help set, maintain and monitor pace and production quality

  • Support the care and maintenance of tools, equipment, materials and stored installations and rentals

  • As opportunities arise, teach others best practices for production and safety

  • Help brainstorm and troubleshoot issues as they arise

  • Lead individual projects, as assigned (examples: make a backdrop from start to finish, re-organize rental items to make them easier to access and see what we have in stock, lead a small installation on -site)

  • Attend and contribute to production meetings with the Creative Director and Production Manager

Please apply if you’re…

  • Knowledgeable in tools, materials and techniques.

  • Adaptive — this industry requires us to change directions quickly.

  • Personable

  • Trustworthy

  • Reasonably fearless! We are can-do people and we need to do what’s willing to be done happily.

  • Detail-oriented

  • Hard-working

  • Quick on your feet — this is a fast-paced atmosphere

  • Inquisitive — We love people that ask a lot of questions to show they’re invested in producing great work that fits the brief.

  • Able to lift 40 pounds

  • Have a driver’s license and reliable transportation

  • Passionate about the kind of work we do—while this is a job, it’s also a labor of love.

Compensation + Extras

  • The range for this position is $22-26 per hour (commiserate with experience).

  • Opportunities to join the strike team and pick-up higher paid shifts happen regularly.

  • We buy lunch! We provide a meal when you work 6+ consecutive hours (a value of $17-25 per shift).

  • Coffee, water, soda and snacks are provided in our kitchenette.

  • Logo T-shirts and sweatshirts are provided.

  • Should it be needed, we pay for parking and any travel further from our shop than 20 miles.

If this sounds like the perfect fit, we want to hear from you!

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