Stage Operations Lead - Live Events

City of Dearborn; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Dearborn's Ford Community and Performing Arts Center is seeking a part-time Theatre Technician to support events and activities across Dearborn venues. You will assist in loading, setting up, operating, and striking staging, lighting, and AV equipment, and help manage day-of productions.

The role requires 1–2 years in live events or technical theatre, knowledge of lighting, audio, video, and rigging is a plus, and you must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stay active during long shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in live events or technical theatre.
• Knowledge of theatrical lighting, audio, video, and rigging systems a plus.
• Ability to stand and be physically active for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload stage, audio visual, lighting and event equipment from city vehicles.
• Assist in set-up, operation and strike of staging and equipment.
• Provide day-of-event coordination and management on stage and backstage.
• Work with theater staff to ensure smooth event operations.
• Assist with general maintenance of stage and storage areas.

Skills

Technical theatre

Live event operations

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Formal education in technical theatre

Tools

Lighting equipment

Audio equipment

Rigging systems

Job description

City of Dearborn's Ford Community and Performing Arts Center is seeking a part-time Theatre Technician to support events and activities across Dearborn venues. You will assist in loading, setting up, operating, and striking staging, lighting, and AV equipment, and help manage day-of productions.

The role requires 1–2 years in live events or technical theatre, knowledge of lighting, audio, video, and rigging is a plus, and you must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stay active during long shifts.