Stagehand - Performing Arts Center
About The Position
This is a temporary, two year, intermittent, on-call position. This position assists with technical requirements for events in the Center. This involves moving and setting up equipment for events, and any necessary support such as wardrobe, wigs, makeup or props. Duties are performed under the supervision of a Stage Manager or crew leader to ensure proper use of technical equipment and the safety of all involved. The Performing Arts Center (PAC) consists of three venues: a 1288-seat concert hall, a 180-seat recital hall and a 350-seat rehearsal/performance pavilion. It hosts events including symphonies, choral concerts, contemporary and pop music events, plays and other theatrical events, dance programs, recitals, opera and light opera, touring shows and community productions. It also supports other uses, including workshops, business meetings, banquets, recording sessions, trade shows, etc.
Requirements
- Ability to follow verbal and written directions/instructions.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships and maintain a positive and productive working atmosphere in a group environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of safety in the work place and ability and willingness to follow safety rules and practices pertaining to backstage theatre work.
- Ability to perform complex technical set-ups under stress and within pressing deadlines.
- Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure, policies and procedures.
- Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the duties of the position
- ability to follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety
- ability to perform regular strenuous manual labor
- ability to safely move heavy items in excess of 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- assists with technical requirements for events in the Center
- moving and setting up equipment for events
- necessary support such as wardrobe, wigs, makeup or props
- Duties are performed under the supervision of a Stage Manager or crew leader to ensure proper use of technical equipment and the safety of all involved
Benefits
- health, dental and vision insurance
- retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System
- educational benefits for eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
