Stage Technician - PT

Davidson College; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Davidson College's Duke Family Performance Hall seeks a capable stagehand to assist with stage setup and show positions, and to serve as the second audio engineer for events. You will support the TD and other stage technicians in delivering professional staging for performances.

Qualifications include a minimum of 3 years in technical theater or related field, and the ability to lift up to 70 lbs and work at heights. A HS diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 3 years' experience in technical theater or live events.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and work at height.

Responsibilities

• Assist with stage setups and show positions for Duke Family Performance Hall.
• Act as the second audio engineer for events in DFPH.
• Assist the TD and other stage technicians in all functions with professional staging.

Skills

Stagehand operations

Audio equipment setup

Lighting & rigging basics

Teamwork with staff

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in technical theater

Tools

Fly rail equipment

Lighting consoles

Sound reinforcement gear

Video playback systems

Job description

Assisting with providing stage set-ups and show positions for the Duke Family Performance Hall. Act as the second audio engineer for events in DFPH. Assisting the TD, and other Stage Technicians in any and all functions with professional staging.

Responsibilities

• Fill various stagehand roles for the Duke Family Performance Hall events as needed. May include fly rail, lights, or other A/V work.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years' experience; technical knowledge is very experienced based. School work may not provide all knowledge needed fulfill duties adequately.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in technical theater

Skills & Training

• Understanding basic set-up, operations, and maintenance of lights, sound, video, rigging systems.
• Work effectively with faculty, administrators, students, and non-Davidson/touring performers and crew.
• Experienced in basic computer programs. Ability to keep a professional attitude at all times.

Work Environment

Indoor and Outdoor work; ability to lift up to 70lbs.; climb ladders, balancing work in lifts up to 35 ft. above stage; Crouching to reach objects; work in dark, silent places for extended periods of time; work on catwalks 45 ft. above audience; work on grid 90 ft. above stage

May work 12+ hours per day when needed