Stage Crew Worker

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Job summary

Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts in New Brunswick is seeking a Stage Crew Worker to support theatre productions. The role involves handling scene, costume, sound, lighting, and properties, and working as part of carpentry, theatrical electricians, costume staff, backstage or front of house teams during rehearsals and performances.

This is a part-time, on-site hourly position (19.5 hours/week) with a nonexempt status.

Qualifications

• High school or vocational education or equivalent experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Professional experience in theatrical production is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handles scene, costume, sound, lighting, and/or properties during rehearsals and performances.
• Participates as part of carpentry, electrical, costume, backstage or front of house staff.

Education

High school / vocational education or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power tools

Sewing machines

Job description

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title: Stage Crew Worker

Posting Number: 26TM0384

Department: Theater Arts

Mason Gross School of the Arts is a vibrant community of artists and scholars committed to pursuing excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. Its mission is to create socially relevant art, foster diverse programming and curricula, cultivate community partnerships, and advance the arts through teaching, creative activity, advocacy, and research that contributes to the public good. Comprising 1200 undergraduate and graduate students across programs in music, theater, dance, filmmaking, and art & design, Mason Gross is housed within Rutgers-New Brunswick, a premier Big Ten research university that serves some 50,000 students and is the flagship campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The nation's eighth oldest institution of higher learning, Rutgers reflects the diversity of New Jersey, which is one of the most diverse states in the nation. The Rutgers-New Brunswick campus is located less than an hour by train or car to New York City and the beautiful beaches of the Jersey Shore and is just over an hour to Philadelphia.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Stage Crew Worker for the Mason Gross School of the Arts - Theater Arts department.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Handles scene, costume, sound, lighting, and or properties.
• Participates as part of carpentry, theatrical electricians, costume drapers/stitchers, backstage crew, or front of house staff during rehearsal and performance.

FLSA: Nonexempt

Salary Details: $15.92 - $30/per hour

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status: Part Time

Working Hours: 19.5 hours per week

Work Arrangement: This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment: Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school/vocational school education or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Professional experience in area of theatrical production or equivalent professional experience.

Equipment Utilized:

• Power tools including but not limited to drills, saws (circular, miter, band), routers, nail guns, and sanders.
• Sewing machines, steamers, and other costume related equipment utilized in the costume shop.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must be comfortable on ladders and be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs.
• Hours vary from sporadic to 19.5 hours per week.

Posting Details

Posting Open Date: 10/23/2026

Posting Close Date: 04/23/2027

Open Until Filled: No

Regional Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus: Douglass (RU-New Brunswick)

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement