Duke Family Performance Hall Limited Hour Temp

Davidson College; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Davidson College is seeking an experienced stagehand to support the Duke Family Performance Hall. The role involves assisting with stage setups, lighting, sound, video, and rigging, and working closely with the TD and technicians to ensure events run smoothly.

Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years in technical theater and a high school diploma or GED; a Bachelor's degree in technical theater is preferred. The environment includes indoor and outdoor work with demanding physical requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in stage or technical theater.
• Bachelor’s degree in technical theater preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fill various stagehand roles for Duke Family Performance Hall events as needed.
• Assist TD and other Stage Technicians with set-ups and operations, including lights, sound, video, rigging, and A/V work.

Skills

Stage setup knowledge

A/V operation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in technical theater

Tools

Computer programs

Job description

Assisting with providing stage set-ups and show positions for the Duke Family Performance Hall. Assisting the TD, and other Stage Technicians in any and all functions with professional staging.

Responsibilities:

• Fill various stagehand roles for the Duke Family Performance Hall events as needed. May include fly rail, lights, or other A/V work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years' experience; technical knowledge is very experienced based. School work may not provide all knowledge needed fulfill duties adequately.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in technical theater

Skills & Training:

• Understanding basic set-up, operations, and maintenance of lights, sound, video, rigging systems.
• Work effectively with faculty, administrators, students, and non-Davidson/touring performers and crew.
• Experienced in basic computer programs. Ability to keep a professional attitude at all times.

Work Environment:

Indoor and Outdoor work; ability to lift up to 70lbs.; climb ladders, balancing work in lifts up to 35 ft. above stage; Crouching to reach objects; work in dark, silent places for extended periods of time; work on catwalks 45 ft. above audience; work on grid 90 ft. above stage

May work 12+ hours per day when needed