Hoover Auditorium Stage Crew

Lakeside•Marblehead, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Hoover Auditorium in Lakeside Chautauqua is home to a busy summer arts series which presents 5-6 events per week between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. Programs include a wide variety of shows including rock bands, symphony concerts, family variety acts (magicians, jugglers), lectures, worship events and more. The Hoover Crew is responsible for completing day-to-day work tasks which include load in/set up/load out for each show, as well as cleaning/housekeeping/maintenance backstage and front of house. Crew functions as running crew for every performance, worship service, or event. Must be available from May – August, and ideally through Labor Day weekend, and the Saturday following Labor Day weekend.

Requirements

Experience in technical theatre production at college or professional level preferred. Areas of experience to include audio, lighting, and/or video for live theatre, music and/or dance.
Must be able to lift/roll/move up to 75 lbs.
Employee may be exposed to wet, cold, humid, hot conditions and may be required to work outdoors and in inclement weather for load in and other duties.
Employee must be able to climb ladders and work on an elevated spotlight platform.
Must be able to work long stretches of time on their feet
Must be able to work well and complete tasks without direct supervision.
Must be able to take direction from Front of House Manager, Audio Engineer, Lighting Director, Technical Director, and Director of Performing Arts.

Responsibilities

Assist in pre- and post-season cleaning, maintenance and equipment set up for both front of house and backstage
Pre- and post-event cleaning, housekeeping, maintenance and set up and tear down related to the event, and the next day’s event
Perform daily load in/set up/load out of all equipment required for performance including staging, sound equipment, backline gear, etc. Performs daily/weekly facility maintenance and stage set-up duties
May assist Hoover Lighting Technician with hang & focus of stage lighting
Assists with providing performers’ hospitality needs including hospitality runs to procure food and beverages and setting up and tearing down the hospitality area at Hoover Auditorium
Assists the Audio Engineer with set up and tear down at other venues on campus such as Orchestra Hall, and the lakefront bandstand
Serve as running crew for evening show, or Sunday morning worship in one of the following roles: Video Switcher Camera Operator Spotlight Operator Backstage Crew/Asst. Stage Manager
Provide a safe atmosphere for all guests and employees of Hoover Auditorium and other onsite venues
Ensure customer service and satisfaction are of highest priority with all staff
Communicate with all parties in an efficient and effective manner
Exhibit a teamwork attitude, strong work ethic and professionalism in all aspects of position
Run the movie events at Orchestra Hall: prep the room and lobby, play the movie on the A/V equipment, close the event and clean up the hall before exiting
Other duties as assigned