Part-Time Stage Hands

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking applications for part-time theatre stagehands for the 2026 summer and 2026-27 academic year. Responsibilities include show load-in, strike, painting scenery, and hanging lights. These positions are short in duration and do not offer benefits. Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed as needed, with a commitment to equity and providing opportunities to all qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience in theatrical production or relevant field is preferred.
• Ability to work part-time on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Load in and strike shows every performance.
• Paint and prepare scenery for productions.
• Hang and operate stage lighting.

Job description

Application Instructions:

• Current Penn State employee (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• Current Penn State student (not previously employed at the university) seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• If you are not a current employee or student, click “Apply” and complete the external applicant process.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Job Description & Position Requirements

Penn State School of Theatre is accepting applications for theatre stagehands for the 2026 summer and 2026-27 academic year.

• Show load‑in
• Show strike
• Painting scenery
• Hanging lights

These positions are short in duration and part‑time without benefits.

Applications will be received on an ongoing basis and reviewed as needed.

Background Checks & Clearances

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EEO Is the Law

Penn State is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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