Stage Technician

About the role

UtahPresents is a non-profit, mission-driven, multi-disciplinary presenter at the University of Utah which brings diverse artistic and cultural experiences to campus and the surrounding region. The Stage Technician is a part-time, per-call position fitting for anyone interested in providing backstage support to an exciting array of multi-disciplinary events such as dance, concerts, comedy, and opera. This role varies by project, with technicians serving as specialists or general stagehands in collaboration with full-time staff.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time and prepared for all assigned shifts.
• Perform tasks such as hanging soft goods, lighting focus, cable wrapping, and truck unloading/loading.
• Follow instructions and receive specific training as required for each event. Ask questions and follow through on all assigned tasks.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Adapt to a varied theatre schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.
• Operate fly-rail, follow-spot, audio-video equipment, provide wardrobe support, stagehand labor, and work as a stage electrician.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to repeatedly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move continuously during long shifts, including load-ins and load-outs.
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, reach overhead, and perform other physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to work in varied environments, including dark spaces, loud environments, and fluctuating temperatures.
• Adequate vision and hearing to operate and evaluate production equipment safely.
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively in high-pressure or emergency situations.
• Ability to work flexible and extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in theatrical or related technical fields (professional, community, educational, or recreational arts production or live event field).
• Enthusiasm about growing skills in new areas.
• Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (e.g., bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: Audio-Visual Technician, I: Requires little to no related experience.

Pay

$16-$17/hr

Schedule

Part-time, per-call position with a varied schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.