Stage Technician

Weber State University Department of Automotive Technology; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 13,776 - 19,286; Part time

Job summary

Weber State University is seeking a Stage Technician to assist with the setup, strike, and run of shows at the Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts (VBC).

You will gain hands-on experience across departmental, university, and touring productions, working primarily in the afternoons and evenings. This hourly, 10-hour-per-week position offers growth in stage management, lighting, sound, A/V, and rigging, with pay starting near $10 per hour and adjusted by skill level.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform minor physical labor.
• Not afraid of heights.
• Interest in sound, lighting, A/V or stage management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• As a Stage Technician, you will assist with the set‑up, strike, and run of all shows at the VBC.
• You will be trained with hands‑on experience across show schedules and departments.
• Shifts are mainly in the afternoons and evenings; opportunities vary with the schedule.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

Not afraid of heights

Interest in sound, lighting, A/V or-st

Job description

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

• Position Title: Stage Technician
• Requisition Number: H00086P
• Position Category: Hourly/Work Study
• Campus Location: Weber State University - Ogden, UT
• Hours per week: 10
• Months per year: 12 (Alternate work schedule)
• Pay Grade: Salary
• Hourly Pay Rate: $12.00

Job Summary / Basic Function

As a Stage Technician, you will assist with the set‑up, strike, and run of all shows that take place at the Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts (VBC). You will be trained while working through hands‑on experience in departmental, university, and professional touring company shows. While the VBC facilitates over 200 events a year, hours vary depending on the show schedules. Most shifts will take place in the afternoon and evenings with very few morning calls. Pay starts at $10.00 an hour but will be adjusted according to skill level and motivation to excel in the areas of stage management, lighting, sound, A/V, rigging, and other various skills.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform minor physical labor.
• Not afraid of heights.
• Interest in sound, lighting, A/V or stage management is preferred.
• Background check: No.