Student Worker Stagehand 26/27

The Arts Center Part-time Stagehand is a theater technician who performs tasks and duties necessary to the presentation of a variety of events at the Arts Center. Part-time Stagehand is reasonably knowledgeable on the use and operation of live performance systems, including lighting, sound, video, staging, rigging, and A/V systems. Part-time Stagehand takes direction from Arts Center Technical Director or management of the various events that take place in the performance spaces of the Arts Center. Take direction from Technical Director or production staff and carry out tasks which support live performances or events in the performance spaces of the Arts Center. Set-up, tear-down, manipulation and operation of theater technical equipment, including lighting, sound, scenery, rigging, staging, and other equipment. Loading and unloading performance equipment from event transportation vehicles. Experience working in a technical field in an entertainment venue, company, or school theater. Must be able to listen to and comprehend instructions and work independently to complete the task. Competence in oral and interpersonal communication. Technical knowledge of modern sound, lighting, stage, and rigging equipment. Knowledge of stage operations and theater etiquette. Maintain a professional appearance appropriate to the nature of the event. Must be an Iowa Western student Must be able to withstand occasional long and irregular hours of concentrated physical activity. Must be able to climb stairs and ladders. Manual manipulation of tools and theater instruments. Standing or sitting for long periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.