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Hersheypark | Backstage Technician

RWS Global · Mechanicsville, PA · 3 wk ago
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We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes description: "RWS Global is a full service..." That's about company. Could be "About the role" or "About the company"? The instruction: use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we need to decide which sections have content. We have: - Job Title: Backstage Crew Member (Stagehand) (but we should not repeat as heading) - Type of Employment: Seasonal - Location: Hersheypark, Hershey, PA (housing provided if needed) - Dates: Rehearsal: Oct 28 - Nov 12; Performance Dates: list - Salary: $850/week - Position Overview paragraph. - Key Responsibilities list. - Qualifications & Skills list (with subpoints) - Working Conditions paragraph. - Diversity and Inclusion Statement (maybe not needed? It's boilerplate? It's specific to company but maybe we can include as a section? The instruction says remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. Diversity statement might be considered EEO? It's about diversity inclusion; could be considered EEO boilerplate. Safer to drop it. - Powered by JazzHR etc drop. We need sections: About the role (maybe position overview), Responsibilities, Requirements (maybe Qualifications & Skills), Skills (maybe separate?), Benefits (housing provided if needed?), Pay (salary), Schedule (dates). We should only include sections when there is real specific content. Let's extract: About the role: Could be the Position Overview paragraph. Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities bullet list. Requirements: Could be Qualifications & Skills (physical stamina etc). Could also include Experience note. Skills: Could be communication etc but it's already within Qualifications & Skills. Might combine. Benefits: Housing provided if needed. Pay: Salary $850/week. Schedule: Dates (rehearsal and performance dates). Provide as list. We must not include placeholder like "commensurate with experience". Not present. We need to output only HTML fragment, no /. Use

for each section heading. Use
  • for lists. Use

    for prose. We must preserve all substantive information. Ensure we include location, type of employment, dates, housing, salary. Let's craft:

    About the role

    Position Overview The Backstage Crew member supports all logistical and technical aspects of a live production behind the scenes. Responsibilities include executing rapid scene shifts, managing props, handling set pieces, and maintaining a safe backstage environment under fast-paced conditions.

    But we need to avoid repeating "Position Overview" maybe just include the paragraph. Better:

    The Backstage Crew member supports all logistical and technical aspects of a live production behind the scenes. Responsibilities include executing rapid scene shifts, managing props, handling set pieces, and maintaining a safe backstage environment under fast-paced conditions.

    Now Responsibilities:

    Responsibilities

    • Scene Shifts: Move, assemble, and strike scenery, furniture, and heavy set pieces on and off the stage quickly and quietly during transitions
    • Prop Management: Assist the Prop Master or ASM in tracking, placing, and resetting hand props and set decorations before, during, and after shows
    • Safety & Maintenance: Keep the backstage and wing areas clean, organized, and free of hazards during all rehearsals and performances
    • Cue Execution: Follow cues and directions precisely from the Stage Manager via headset or visual signals
    • General Support: Assist lighting, sound, or wardrobe departments with basic equipment moves or quick changes when required
    Now Requirements/Qualifications: We could have

    Qualifications

    with list. But we also have Skills separate? The instruction allows Skills section. We could split: Qualifications (physical stamina, reliability, experience) and Skills (attention to detail, communication). However we can combine into one Qualifications section if we think it's substantive enough. But we need to follow instruction: prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe one section "Qualifications & Skills". Use heading

    Qualifications & Skills

    . Then list items. List: - Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing for long periods, bending, and safely lifting/moving heavy objects (up to 50 lbs) - Attention to Detail: Able to memorize precise blocking, prop placements, and complex movement sequences in dark or cramped backstage spaces - Communication & Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills to communicate clearly and calmly on headset and work effectively with a diverse cast and crew - Reliability & Punctuality: Must arrive on time for all scheduled calls, technical rehearsals, and performances (often 60 to 90 minutes before curtain) - Experience: Prior backstage or stagehand experience in live entertainment is a plus, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential Now Benefits:

    Benefits

    Housing provided if needed.

    Pay:

    Pay

    $850 per week.

    Schedule:

    Schedule

    • Rehearsal: October 28 - November 12
    • Performance Dates: November 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29; December 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27
    Also include Type of Employment and Location maybe as part of About the role or a separate section like "Job Details". But we have no heading for that; we could embed in About the role paragraph: include Type of Employment: Seasonal; Location: Hersheypark, Hershey, PA (housing provided if needed). However housing already in Benefits. Could mention location and employment type in About the role. Let's incorporate: About the role paragraph: "RWS Global is a full service, worldwide production company... Job Title: Backstage Crew Member (Stagehand) - Type of Employment: Seasonal - Location: Hersheypark, Hershey, PA." But we shouldn't repeat job title as heading but can mention in paragraph. However we should avoid repeating job title as heading only; it's okay to mention in paragraph. But we need to preserve all substantive information: company description, establishment year, mission, etc. The first paragraph about RWS Global is also substantive. Should we include that? It's about the company, not the role. Could be part of About the role or maybe a separate "About the company". But instruction only gave examples of headings; we could add About the company if we want. But we should not create unnecessary sections. However the company description is substantive; we could include it in About the role paragraph as context. Let's craft About the role paragraph: "RWS Global is a full service, worldwide production company that provides custom-designed and pre-packaged events and live shows for corporations, theme parks, cruise ships, resorts, and the fashion industry. Established in 2003, the company’s mission is to Raise Your Experience. This seasonal position is based at Hersheypark in Hershey, PA." We also need to mention housing provided if needed (but we have Benefits). Could mention location only. Now ensure we didn't miss any details: The posting also had "Job Title: Backstage Crew Member (Stagehand)" and "Position Overview". We used position overview. We also had "Working Conditions" paragraph: Fast-paced environment requiring quick problem-solving; Frequent work in dimly lit or dark backstage areas; Flexible schedule including evening, weekend, and holiday hours. This is substantive; we could add a section "Working Conditions". But we already have Schedule section covering flexible schedule; but working conditions also includes fast-paced environment, dimly lit areas. Could be part of About the role or a separate section. Since we prefer few sections, maybe we can incorporate into About the role or Responsibilities? But it's not a responsibility; it's condition. Could add a short paragraph under About the role after location. Let's add a sentence: "The role involves a fast-paced environment with frequent work in dimly lit or dark backstage areas, requiring quick problem-solving and flexibility for evening, weekend, and holiday hours." Now we have covered working conditions. Now check for any other details: "Diversity and Inclusion Statement" we decided to drop as EEO boilerplate. Good. Now ensure we didn't include any boilerplate like "Powered by JazzHR". Dropped. Now output HTML fragment. Let's construct:

    About the role

    RWS Global is a full service, worldwide production company that provides custom-designed and pre-packaged events and live shows for corporations, theme parks, cruise ships, resorts, and the fashion industry. Established in 2003, the company’s mission is to Raise Your Experience. This seasonal position is based at Hersheypark in Hershey, PA. The role involves a fast-paced environment with frequent work in dimly lit or dark backstage areas, requiring quick problem-solving and flexibility for evening, weekend, and holiday hours.

    Responsibilities

    • Scene Shifts: Move, assemble, and strike scenery, furniture, and heavy set pieces on and off the stage quickly and quietly during transitions
    • Prop Management: Assist the Prop Master or ASM in tracking, placing, and resetting hand props and set decorations before, during, and after shows
    • Safety & Maintenance: Keep the backstage and wing areas clean, organized, and free of hazards during all rehearsals and performances
    • Cue Execution: Follow cues and directions precisely from the Stage Manager via headset or visual signals
    • General Support: Assist lighting, sound, or wardrobe departments with basic equipment moves or quick changes when required

    Qualifications & Skills

    • Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing for long periods, bending, and safely lifting/moving heavy objects (up to 50 lbs)
    • Attention to Detail: Able to memorize precise blocking, prop placements, and complex movement sequences in dark or cramped backstage spaces
    • Communication & Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills to communicate clearly and calmly on headset and work effectively with a diverse cast and crew
    • Reliability & Punctuality: Must arrive on time for all scheduled calls, technical rehearsals, and performances (often 60 to 90 minutes before curtain)
    • Experience: Prior backstage or stagehand experience in live entertainment is a plus, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential

    Benefits

    Housing provided if needed.

    Pay

    $850 per week.

    Schedule

    • Rehearsal: October 28 - November 12
    • Performance Dates: November 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29; December 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27

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