Work Study Stage Tech

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 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 are defined by skill and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Operating fly-rail, follow-spot, audio-video equipment, and stage electrician duties
• Providing wardrobe support and stagehand labor
• Arriving on time and prepared for all assigned shifts
• Hanging soft goods, lighting focus, cable wrapping, and truck un-loading/loading
• Following instructions and receiving specific training as required for each event
• Asking questions and following through on all assigned tasks
• Demonstrating effective communication skills and fostering a collaborative team environment
• Adapting to a varied theatre schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Completing additional duties as assigned

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in theatrical or related technical fields
• Enthusiasm about growing skills in new areas
• Experience may include time spent in professional, community, educational, or recreational arts production or live event fields

Minimum Qualifications

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, which requires little to no related experience. This job posting is only available to University of Utah students who have been awarded a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.

Pay

$16–$17/hour