AY Dance Student Stage Technician Tier 2 (WS-ST2)

St. Olaf College; Northfield (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Olaf College is seeking a Dance Student Stage Technician Tier 2 to assist the Dance Department with lighting, sound, and stage operations for performances and events.

The role supports the Technical Director and Production Run Crew, focusing on safety, preparation, and efficient cue execution during rehearsals and live shows. The position requires hands-on work, comfortable with heights, and a desire to learn.

Qualifications

• Interest in backstage work for live productions.
• Must be comfortable with heights.
• Willingness to work with hands and learn new tasks.
• Attention to details and ability to follow directives.
• Clear communication and adherence to safety.
• Knowledge of lighting basics and cable management.
• Willingness to guide less experienced workers.

Responsibilities

• Hang and focus lights.
• Run cable.
• Setup various audio and visual equipment.
• Assist Production Run Crew for rehearsals and live performances.
• Operate ETC Ion light board for rehearsals and shows.
• Set up and run audio and video on Q-Lab.
• Operate Sound Board and communications units.
• Operate Fly Rail during performances.
• Build, organize and maintain props and sets.
• Maintain theater equipment and space.
• Attend safety training and follow safety practices.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Self-Motivation

Organization

Observation

Application

Patience

Tools

ETC Ion light board

Q-Lab

Sound Board

Com units

Fly Rail

Job description

Job Title: Dance Student Stage Technician Tier 2 (WS-ST2)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

If the position requires the student to work off campus, provide the name and address here:

Department Name: Dance

Unit Number (5 digits): 11738

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization

Contact Person/Supervisor: Technical Director - Dance Department

Wage Range: $12.00-13.00

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):

To assist the Technical Director of the Dance Department with the setup, producing and striking of Dance Department and Dance Department sponsored performances and events as well as maintenance of theatrical equipment and storage.

Transferable Skills:

• Communication- Share production and shift information, respond to cues and directives, ask questions and seek clarity, report problems clearly and accurately

• Attention to detail- Be attentive to tasks and skills assigned and proper techniques to successfully accomplish

• Collaboration- Work with the Dance Technical Director, fellow Technicians, directors of productions, choreographers and students involved

• Self-Motivation- Ability to stay on task and attentive and seek out other duties to perform if able

• Organization- Keeping work area and work flow clear and well maintained

• Observation- Take in and absorb information in different forms

• Application- Apply all taught tasks and training to build self-confidence and skills during and beyond scheduled shifts

• Patience- Ability to be present and attentive for periods of low work flow

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Hang and focus lights

• Run cable

• Setup various audio and visual equipment

• Take on various positions for Production Run Crew including:

• • Assistant Stage Manage for rehearsals and live performances

  • Operate ETC Ion light board for rehearsals and live performances

  • Setup and run audio and video on Q-Lab for rehearsals and live performances

  • Operate Sound Board and Com units for rehearsals and live performances

  • Operate Fly Rail for rehearsals and live performances

• Build, organize and maintain props and sets

• Setup, clean, and strike Vinyl Dance Floor

• Maintain Theatrical Equipment and Dance Performance Space

• Attend annual Safety Training and observe safety at all times

• Guide and teach newer workers

• Additional Related duties as assigned

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

• Interest in backstage work for live productions

• Must be comfortable with heights or watching someone else operate at heights

• Must be willing to work with your hands

• Must be attentive to details

• Must be able to communicate clearly and follow directives

• Must be okay with a little dust

• Must be willing to learn new tasks and skills

• Must know how to properly hang, secure and focus theatrical lighting

• Must know how to properly coil cable

• Must know what a lighting gel is and how to change

• Must know the difference between DMX, XLR, Cat6, 4-pin and power cables

• Willingness to teach and guide less experienced workers

• At least one year of experience as a Dance Stage Technician or similar experience

• Must be able to tie a clove hitch

• Knowledge of backstage workflow during setup, live performances and strike

Physical and Environmental Factors:

This position requires crouching, kneeling/crawling, stooping, twisting/pivoting, climbing/balancing, reaching overhead, grasping/handling, pushing/pulling, lifting and carrying objects up to 50 lbs., operating hand tools, and operating equipment or machinery to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to loud noise, respiratory factors, chemicals, proximity hazards, and heights or cramped quarters to perform the essential functions. Protective equipment is required for some essential functions. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.