Stage Assistant

001 University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester in Rochester, New York is seeking stage assistants to prepare costumes, wigs, and makeup for Eastman productions. You will work in the costume shop and support on-stage attire for performances.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of related experience, familiarity with stage equipment, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Strong communication, safety awareness, and English literacy are required.

Qualifications

• One year related experience is required.
• Familiarity with all stage equipment is preferred.
• Awareness of safety at all times is essential.
• Good communication and concentration skills are needed.
• Ability to read and write English and follow instructions is required.
• Ability to lift items up to and including 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and creating makeup, wigs, and costuming for Eastman productions.
• Assembling and arranging equipment and props related to costuming on stage.
• Clean up, tear-down, and proper storage of props and costumes after performances.

Skills

One year related experience

Stage equipment knowledge

Safety awareness

Good communication

Reading and writing English

Physical lifting 25 pounds

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 26 Gibbs Str, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14604 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Time as Reported / Per Diem Scheduled Weekly Hours: As Scheduled Department: 300950 ESM Opera Work Shift: Range: UR URG 106 H Compensation Range: $21.78 - $30.53 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of faculty and supervisory staff, stage assistants will prepare costumes for special projects and performances, arrange wig and makeup design for productions. This includes working in the costume shop and may include cutting, draping and building of costumes and the application and preparation of make-up and wigs for EOT productions and special projects.

Specific Responsibilities

• Preparing and creation of make-up, wigs and costuming for Eastman productions.
• Assembling and arranging equipment, props related to costuming on stage for each production prior to and during the performance.
• Clean up and tear-down and proper storage of props and costumes, wigs, etc. at completion of production.

Qualifications

• One year related experience.
• Knowledge and/or familiarity with all stage equipment.
• Awareness of safety at all times.
• Good communication and concentration skills.
• Ability to read and write English, and to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to lift items up to and including 25 pounds.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.