AY Dance Student Stage Technician Tier 2 (WS-ST2)

St. Olaf College•Northfield, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists the Technical Director of the Dance Department with the setup, production, and striking of Dance Department and Dance Department sponsored performances and events. It also involves the maintenance of theatrical equipment and storage.

Requirements

Interest in backstage work for live productions
Must be comfortable with heights or watching someone else operate at heights
Must be willing to work with your hands
Must be attentive to details
Must be able to communicate clearly and follow directives
Must be okay with a little dust
Must be willing to learn new tasks and skills
Must know how to properly hang, secure and focus theatrical lighting
Must know how to properly coil cable
Must know what a lighting gel is and how to change
Must know the difference between DMX, XLR, Cat6, 4-pin and power cables
Willingness to teach and guide less experienced workers
At least one year of experience as a Dance Stage Technician or similar experience
Must be able to tie a clove hitch
Knowledge of backstage workflow during setup, live performances and strike
Crouching, kneeling/crawling, stooping, twisting/pivoting, climbing/balancing, reaching overhead, grasping/handling, pushing/pulling, lifting and carrying objects up to 50 lbs., operating hand tools, and operating equipment or machinery
Exposure to loud noise, respiratory factors, chemicals, proximity hazards, and heights or cramped quarters
Ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

Hang and focus lights
Run cable
Setup various audio and visual equipment
Take on various positions for Production Run Crew including: Assistant Stage Manage for rehearsals and live performances
Operate ETC Ion light board for rehearsals and live performances
Setup and run audio and video on Q-Lab for rehearsals and live performances
Operate Sound Board and Com units for rehearsals and live performances
Operate Fly Rail for rehearsals and live performances
Build, organize and maintain props and sets
Setup, clean, and strike Vinyl Dance Floor
Maintain Theatrical Equipment and Dance Performance Space
Attend annual Safety Training and observe safety at all times
Guide and teach newer workers
Additional Related duties as assigned