PAC Stagehand

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Scenic Construction & Deck Work: Build, assemble, transport, and strike scenic elements, staging platform systems (e.g., Wenger risers), and props according to production specifications, established venue SOPs, and safety guidelines.
• Live Audio & Lighting Support: Assist with the installation, cabling, operation, and strike of audio reinforcement and lighting rigs for theatrical performances, concerts, district board meetings, and special events using standard equipment packages.
• Collaborative Execution: Execute scenic, lighting, or audio elements collaboratively, maintaining the flexibility to adapt technical and artistic choices to align with the primary Director's or Technical Director's vision.
• Venue & Shop Maintenance: Maintain clean, safe, and organized scene shops, backstage areas, lighting catwalks, and technical storage facilities.
• Event Support & Customer Service: Interact professionally and calmly with educators, student crews, guest performers, and administrative personnel during rehearsals and live events, maintaining an appropriate dress code for the venue.
• Proactive Task Ownership: Execute daily task lists independently or as part of a crew, demonstrating self-directed initiative to prepare venues ahead of scheduled event timelines.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic familiarity with hand tools and portable power tools (e.g., drills, saws) with a strict commitment to workshop safety procedures.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions, technical diagrams, standard venue setup sheets, or basic production run sheets.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate productively with non-technical school staff and maintain composure under pressure.
• Adaptable mindset with the ability to balance creative input with objective direction from project leads.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Must be able to repeatedly lift and carry up to 50–60 lbs (team lifting required for heavier staging elements).
• Comfortable working at height from ladders, scaffolding, and personnel lifts (genie lifts), as well as working in darkened venue environments and tight spaces.
• Able to perform occasional outdoor work in varying weather conditions to support outdoor district events (e.g., graduation ceremonies, field days, athletic audio setups).

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Prior hands-on experience in live technical theater, event production, or scenic carpentry (formal degree not required).
• Valid Driver's License (Chauffeur's endorsement or willingness to obtain one for district vehicle operation is a plus).