Events, Backstage and Production Booth Tech
About The Position
This employee will be assigned one of two work areas for each School of Music event: backstage event support and production booth technician. When assigned to backstage event support, the employee would provide behind-the-scenes support during events, including stage management; making sure artists are in place for performance; setting chairs and music stands; clearing stage before, during, and after a performance; ensuring that concerts run smoothly; troubleshooting when necessary and with limited supervision. When assigned to the production booth, the employee would record and live stream music recitals, and handle stage lights, using equipment provided by the School of Music. Requires technical ability and knowledge, troubleshooting skills, and ability to work well with others. Must be reliable and a quick learner. Concerts are scheduled August through April and are held mainly on campus in the McCorkle Music Building. School of Music event calendar can be viewed at https://music.mercer.edu/. Must qualify for federal work study program. Must be able to work evenings and some weekends. Some experience preferred but not required. We will train. Must be dependable, available evenings Monday through Fridays and occasional weekends. Must be a self-starter, able to think on your feet and act independently. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and stand for extended periods. Attire is all-black (pants and shirt, dress, or blouse with skirt or pants).
Requirements
- Technical ability and knowledge
- Troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work well with others
- Must be reliable and a quick learner
- Must qualify for federal work study program
- Must be able to work evenings and some weekends
- Must be dependable, available evenings Monday through Fridays and occasional weekends
- Must be a self-starter, able to think on your feet and act independently
- Must be able to lift 30 pounds and stand for extended periods
- Attire is all-black (pants and shirt, dress, or blouse with skirt or pants)
Nice To Haves
- Some experience preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Provide behind-the-scenes support during events, including stage management
- Make sure artists are in place for performance
- Set chairs and music stands
- Clear stage before, during, and after a performance
- Ensure that concerts run smoothly
- Troubleshoot when necessary and with limited supervision
- Record and live stream music recitals
- Handle stage lights
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
