CHS Student Worker - Theatre Tech Operator

Comal Independent School District; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Comal Independent School District is seeking a Student Technical Theatre Assistant to support the High School Performing Arts Center during events. The role involves setting up gear, running lights and sound, and assisting patrons with a professional demeanor.

Requirements include current Canyon High School student status and related theatre tech experience. Physical demands are typical for stage operations, including lifting up to 25 pounds and working in a noisy environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Canyon High School student.
• Technical Theatre Class work or related experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up all technical needs prior to the event start.
• Monitor patron entrance to the facility to ensure safety and professional demeanor.
• Assist with handicapped patrons.
• Operate lights/sounds/curtains during the event.
• Maintain professional appearance.
• Assist with end of event strike.
• Assist with any emergency procedures.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Skills

Mic setup

Sound level control

Cue lighting

Curtain operation

Education

Current Canyon High School student

Tools

Soundboard

Light board

Job description

Primary Purpose

Responsible for the set-up and technical operations for events held at the High School Performing Arts Center

Education / Certification

• Must be a current Canyon High School student.

Experience / Other Requirements

• Technical Theatre Class work or related experience is required.

Special Knowledge / Skills

• Ability to hook up microphones, patch and operate levels on soundboard.
• Ability to play music through sound system from various components.
• Ability to program cues, patch and operate the light board.
• Ability to manipulate curtains and other back stage headsets, etc.

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Set up all technical needs prior to the event start.
• Monitor patron entrance to the facility to ensure safety and professional demeanor.
• Assist with handicapped patrons.
• Operate lights/sounds/curtains during the event.
• Maintain professional appearance.
• Assist with end of event strike.
• Assist with any emergency procedures.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Equipment Used

Basic Office equipment (computer, copier, etc.), Stage Lighting, Stage Sound, and Communication Equipment.

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent: Sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pulling, pushing, reaching, hearing, speaking clearly, visual acuity and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent exposure to noise, low or intense illumination.
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written), instruct, read and understand verbal instructions, and maintain emotional control under stress and work with frequent interruptions.