Stage Technician: Live Production & A/V Specialist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Utah Presents seeks a Stage Technician to support diverse campus events as a part‑time, per‑call team member. Responsibilities cover backstage tasks across departments, with opportunities to operate fly-rail, lighting, audio‑video gear, and wardrobe support.

Candidates should be comfortable learning on the job and working with a dynamic event slate. The role emphasizes reliability, adaptability, and teamwork, with shifts that may occur evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in theatrical or related technical fields.
• Experience in live events or arts productions preferred.
• Ability to learn new tasks and adapt to varied events.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time and prepared for all assigned shifts.
• Hang soft goods, lighting focus, cable wrapping, and truck loading/unloading.
• Follow instructions and complete training for each event.
• Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork.
• Adapt to a varied theatre schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Theatre experience

Backstage operations

Team collaboration

Education

Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education can substitute for 1 year of related work experience

Tools

Fly-rail operation

Audio-Video equipment

Lighting focus

Wardrobe support

Job description

Utah Presents seeks a Stage Technician to support diverse campus events as a part‑time, per‑call team member. Responsibilities cover backstage tasks across departments, with opportunities to operate fly-rail, lighting, audio‑video gear, and wardrobe support.

Candidates should be comfortable learning on the job and working with a dynamic event slate. The role emphasizes reliability, adaptability, and teamwork, with shifts that may occur evenings, weekends, and holidays.