Music Concert Staff Leader
About The Position
The Concerts Production Crew assists the Music Technical Associate with concert planning, setup, performance technical support, and breakdown for Music Department concerts. On concert shifts, Crew members will work in one of three areas: House Manager, Stage Manager, or A/V Technician. Crew members may ask to specialize, or may try each position. The Music Technical Associate may require Crew members to specialize due to broader concerns related to training and scheduling. Each role requires both self-direction and collaboration. While the duties are delegated separately, the Crew should act as a team. The Crew manages 30-40 events each semester, from student ensembles to world-class guest artists.
Requirements
- Excellent organization and communication skills.
- Professional demeanor.
- Punctuality and attendance availability.
- Must perform all concert work on-site.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ensemble setup.
- Experience with stage management (theatre or music).
- Experience with audio technology – recording, amplification, software, etc.
- Experience with livestreaming.
- Experience with videography / photography.
- Experience with media archive / librarian.
Responsibilities
- Assists the Music Technical Associate with concert planning, setup, performance technical support, and breakdown.
- Manages the attendees of the performance (House Manager role): Opens doors, ushers, hands out programs.
- Manages venue needs such as lighting, music stands, on-stage technology, and other performance requirements (Stage Manager role).
- Coordinates with performers/music director, House Manager, and A/V Technician to ensure punctuality and professionalism throughout the event (Stage Manager role).
- Manages the technical aspects of the concert, including audio and video recording and live/amplified sound (A/V Technician role).
- Works with a variety of audio and video hardware and software, and other media platforms (A/V Technician role).
- Helps maintain an organized and up-to-date concert archive (A/V Technician role).
- Regularly check communication platforms such as Teams and Email.
- Maintain a professional demeanor, serving a variety of people from students to faculty to guest artists and broader audience members.
- Ensure punctuality and attendance availability for all on-site concert work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
