Dance Stage Tech Apprentice: Lighting, Sound & Sets

Socket.dev; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, is seeking a Dance Student Assistant Technician (WS-ST1) to support the Dance Department’s productions. The role involves lighting, sound, AV setup, stage management, and equipment maintenance alongside the Technical Director and staff.

The position emphasizes hands-on work, safety, and attention to detail in a dynamic performance environment on campus.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable with heights or someone operating at heights.
• Must be willing to work with hands.
• Must be attentive to details.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and follow directives.
• Must be okay with a little dust.

Responsibilities

• Hang and focus lights.
• Run cable.
• Setup various audio and visual equipment.
• Stage Manage.
• Assistant Stage Manage.
• Operate ETC Ion light board.
• Setup and run audio and video on Q-Lab.
• Operate Sound Board and Com units.
• Operate Fly Rail.
• Organize props and sets.
• Setup, clean, and strike Vinyl Dance Floor.
• Hang and Focus lights for the Art Galleries and Spaces.
• Maintain Theatrical Equipment and Dance Performance Space.
• Observe safety at all times.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Self Motivation

Organization

Observation

Application

Patience

Tools

ETC Ion console

Q-Lab

Sound Board

Com units

Job description

St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, is seeking a Dance Student Assistant Technician (WS-ST1) to support the Dance Department’s productions. The role involves lighting, sound, AV setup, stage management, and equipment maintenance alongside the Technical Director and staff.

The position emphasizes hands-on work, safety, and attention to detail in a dynamic performance environment on campus.