Stage Hand- Opera-3
About The Position
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Prepares, sets up, tears down, adjusts, repairs, and maintains stage and theatre equipment, including orchestra instruments, seating, stage lighting, audio and visual equipment, scenery, and any other equipment needed for rehearsals and performances within assigned production and performance spaces. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year of experience required
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge and/or familiarity with all stage equipment required
- Awareness of safety at all times required
- Ability to lift items weighing up to and including 100 pounds required
- Good communication and concentration skills required
- Ability to read and write English and to understand and follow verbal and written instructions required
Responsibilities
- Prepares, sets up, tears down, adjusts, repairs, and maintains stage and theatre equipment, including orchestra instruments, seating, stage lighting, audio and visual equipment, scenery, and any other equipment needed for rehearsals and performances within assigned production and performance spaces.
- Assembles and arranges equipment, instruments, scenery on stage for each production prior to and during the performance.
- Tears down and loads out equipment and scenery at completion of production.
- Loads in equipment and scenery for productions.
- Repairs and maintains equipment and scenery.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
