Stage Crew

Berklee College of Music•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Berklee Stage Crew is responsible for the technical production work in Berklee's 6 performance halls. Every employee is required to develop proficiency in live sound, concert lighting, live recording, video for stage, and theater stagecraft. The duties encompass all aspects related to producing hundreds of live events each year, as well as the maintenance and upkeep of the venues. Prior experience in this type of work is preferred, but not always required depending on applicant's fulfilling other eligibility requirements, and dependent on interview. Due to the large amount of productions we support, one of our main considerations when hiring is availability. We have to ensure we can support multiple events from early in the day until late evening every day of the week. To learn and be effective in this position you will need to have time and energy available to commit to this new opportunity. It's not a commitment to be entered into lightly, please make sure you are aware and fully prepared to add this new time and energy commitment into your busy Berklee life.

Requirements

Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program (or pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester if only employed during the summer).
Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).
Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable.
A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA (students in their first semester are exempt).
In good disciplinary standing.
Must be located in the U.S.
At least 3 semesters remaining at Berklee (may be waived for individuals with advanced understanding and experience in stagecraft).
Provide weekly class schedule and availability.
Communication Skills: Required to interact and communicate with Berklee faculty, staff, students, professional bands and musicians, general audience members. Need to respond promptly to email and phone communication with managers.
Organized and Responsible: Expected to be able to balance academic and performance schedules with work obligations.
Self Motivated: Required to constantly develop skills by staying engaged and inquisitive during all shifts. Must be willing to dedicate time to the skills of audio engineering, lighting, and stage craft.
Knowledge in Live Audio, Lighting, Stagecraft.
Calm Under Pressure: Must be able to keep calm and clear-headed at all times to operate safely and efficiently in a live concert environment.
Ability to move heavy equipment, climb stairs, and ladders.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in this type of work is preferred.
Preferred availability include: 1 day M-Thurs completely open between 8am-midnight; 1-2 weekdays open 8am-3pm. 1-2 weekdays open from 12pm-12am. 3-5 weekdays open from 4pm-12am.

Responsibilities

Technical production work in Berklee's performance halls.
Develop proficiency in live sound, concert lighting, live recording, video for stage, and theater stagecraft.
Encompass all aspects related to producing live events.
Maintenance and upkeep of the venues.