Dodd Auditorium Technician

University-of-Mary-Washington; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Mary Washington is seeking a Dodd Auditorium Technician to support events at Dodd Auditorium on Main Campus. You will run the sound and light board, operate follow spots, assist with stage management, and help maintain equipment.

All technicians will be cross-trained to cover lectures, concerts, student events, films and meetings. In-house training is provided; no prior experience required beyond being a student at UMW, with good communication and comfort with heights and

Qualifications

• Good communication skills; able to climb ladders and work at heights.
• Currently a student at UMW.
• No prior experience required; in-house training provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate sound and light boards during events.
• Serve as running crew and operate follow spots.
• Assist with stage management for events.
• Help maintain Dodd Auditorium equipment and be cross-trained for tasks.

Skills

Good communication

Climb ladders

Height tolerance

Hearing ability

Education

Student at UMW

Job description

Title: Dodd Auditorium Technician

VP Area: Chief of Staff - UMW

Department: University Events

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range: $12.77 per hour

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Dodd Auditorium Technicians provide the crews for events in Dodd Auditorium. This includes running the sound and light board, serving as running crew, running follow spots, and stage management. The Dodd Auditorium Technician also helps maintain the equipment in Dodd Auditorium. All technicians will be crossed train to perform any tasks needed to successfully run any event that is booked in the Auditorium. This includes: lectures, music department concerts, dance concerts, student club events, films, and meetings. All training is handled In-House.

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

Good Communication Skills, ability to climb ladders, not afraid of heights, ability to hear sound

Required Experience:

none - In-house training

Required Education:

Student at UMW

Required Licensure:

None

Additional Considerations:

Interested in the Performing Arts.

Excluding currentUMW employees, selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.

Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the EEO officer of the University.

UMW Values Veterans: UMW is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly Certificate of Disability or COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note:

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.