Stage Technician

Lancaster Theater • Ronks, PA

20h

About The Position

The Stage Technician provides technical support for the execution of cues and the movement and operation of set pieces and other show elements for Sight & Sound Theatres' productions. The role supports the preparation and setup of show elements and helps maintain each production’s technical and artistic vision. The Stage Technician is expected to uphold Sight & Sound’s core values and culture and work collaboratively with team members.

The work is active and involves being on your feet for most of the day, walking and running regularly, communicating with team members on a headset, and pushing and pulling set pieces. The role may include performing in costume in view of the audience. The position requires frequent lifting or exertion of up to 70 pounds and, seldom, up to 100 pounds; set pieces weighing up to 18,500 pounds are moved with a team. Full physical requirements are available upon request. Hired individuals must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Requirements

• Demonstrate humility, self-awareness, and a teachable spirit, with a commitment to personal growth and development.
• Have a positive, service-hearted attitude.
• Remain calm and rational under pressure.
• Have strong communication skills.
• Work well in a team atmosphere.
• Work independently without direct supervision.
• Maintain a high standard of behavior and productivity.
• Demonstrate attention to detail.
• Be able to stand for most of the day and walk and run regularly.
• Be able to communicate consistently with team members using a headset.
• Be able to push and pull set pieces throughout the day.
• Frequently lift or exert up to 70 pounds and seldom lift or exert up to 100 pounds; move set pieces weighing up to 18,500 pounds with a team.
• Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Promote and exemplify an environment that upholds the organization’s core values and culture.
• Assist the Deck Supervisor and Deck Chief with preparation and setup of show elements, including sets, props, fly systems, stage space, and animals.
• Execute cues accurately and consistently, which may include being in costume in view of the audience.
• Maintain the technical and artistic vision of the show.
• Assist other departments with show-related and non-show-related functions as required.
• Work with Lead Stage Technicians to learn and execute moves and ensure information is updated and accurate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed