Temporary - Technical Stagehand Crew

Job Description

• Assist with the set-up, running and tear-down of Lied Center events.
• Hang and focus lights.
• Change lamps.
• Repair cables.
• Run lighting consoles.
• Move curtains.
• Load and unload counterweight arbors.
• Set-up and strike acoustical shell and large music ensembles.
• Set up and run audio systems.
• Set up and run cameras.
• Run video projections.
• Lay dance floor.
• Sweep, mop, launder & press costumes.
• Clean up production areas as needed.
• Help repair, maintain all equipment.

Position Requirements

• This position requires flexibility to work around performance schedules.
• This position requires working on-site.
• Perform physical tasks associated with this occupational group with or without accommodation.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in production or theatre experience (wardrobe, lighting, audio, video, and/or fly systems) obtained through coursework, volunteer, or paid work experience, as evidenced in application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in technical theatre, as evidenced in application materials.
• Familiarity with multiple technical theatre systems, i.e. fly rail, audio, video, lighting, rough carpentry, as evidenced in application materials.
• Wardrobe experience, as evidenced in application materials.

Additional Candidate Instructions

• In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
• A cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
• A resume.
• A list of three (3) professional references.

Contact Information to Applicants

• Reece Dickson
• ardickson@ku.edu

Advertised Salary Range

18.00

Application Review Begins

Tuesday June 2, 2026

Anticipated Start Date

Monday June 8, 2026