Stage & Event Setup Technician

University of Missouri, St. Louis; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri-St. Louis is seeking a Stage Services Assistant. This role supports event setup, reception setup, direct event support, teardown, and training tasks across performances and productions.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, comfort with heights, and strong communication skills to assist audiences and crews. Evening and variable shifts are common.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some work experience in event or theatrical setup preferred.
• Ability to transport objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Willingness to work long and unusual hours, including late nights.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Experience working at heights in elevated positions.

Responsibilities

• Under direction, safely place equipment on stage or event spaces.
• Load and unload items from trucks or client vehicles as needed.
• Safely stage equipment in preparation for use during events.
• Under supervision, set up portable staging, seating, and tables per client requests.
• Operate or handle theatrical equipment as required; Touhill qualification may be needed.
• During teardown, remove staging and equipment and return to storage.

Skills

Transport 60 lbs

Flex hours

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Theatrical equipment knowledge

Job description

The Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri-St. Louis is seeking a Stage Services Assistant. This role supports event setup, reception setup, direct event support, teardown, and training tasks across performances and productions.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, comfort with heights, and strong communication skills to assist audiences and crews. Evening and variable shifts are common.