Extra Help - Stagehand/Audio Engineer

Governors State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Governors State University seeks extra-help stage hands to perform all work involved in the installation and operation of stage shows, special events, and public functions at The Center for Performing Arts and beyond. Responsibilities include stage direction, lighting, sound, video, and rigging, facility repairs, and safety.

Requires a high school diploma; prior stagehand experience preferred. Background check and lift test required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency required.
• Prior Stagehand experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with technical event production and stage management.
• Support venue maintenance and safety compliance.
• Handle lighting, sound, video and rigging tasks as assigned.
• Maintain client relationships under supervision.

Skills

Stagehand experience

Stage lighting

Sound operations

Video operations

Rigging

Safety compliance

Event production

Client relations

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Tools

Lighting equipment

Sound equipment

Rigging gear

Job description

Description

Governors State University seeks to hire extra-help stage hands toperform all work involved in the installation and operation of stage shows, special events, and public functions at The Center forPerforming Arts, and elsewhere at Governors State University, whereBroadway tours, concerts, plays, television broadcasts, dance, highprofile media and community-based events, banquets, lectures, andother entertainment for audiences up to 1200 people are performedon an almost daily basis. The Assembly Hall Stagehand isresponsible for maintaining client relationships, stage direction,show lighting, sound, video and rigging, facility repairs, and fireand public safety. This employee works under direct supervisionfrom a designated supervisor.

Essential Responsibilities

Extra-help Stagehands assist with technical event production, stagemanagement, venue maintenance, safety compliance, and other dutiesas assigned.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualification: High School diploma or equivalencycertificate.

Desired Qualification: Prior Stagehand experience.

Supplemental Information

Background check and lift test required.