Stage Technician & Running Crew Lead (Part-Time)

Stony Brook; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Stony Brook University invites applications for an Instructional Support Assistant in the Staller Center for the Arts. The role advances stage production support, load-ins/load-outs, installation of lighting and scenic elements, and participation in running crews for performances.

Responsibilities span lighting, sound, rigging, scenery or costumes, with opportunities to assist film projects such as introductions, Q&A events, branding trailers, and advertising spots.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 2 years related experience required.
• Experience in at least one listed technical area of stage work.

Responsibilities

• Fill crew requirements for stage productions, load-ins and load-outs.
• Assist in loading/unloading scenery and stage equipment as needed.
• Install lighting, scenery, flying scenery or costume maintenance for productions.
• Work as part of a running crew for a production.
• Assist in design or execution of lighting, sound, rigging, scenery or costumes.
• Operate and repair theatrical technical equipment.
• Support for films: record/edit introductions, Q&A with filmmaker, branding trailers, and ads.
• Additional duties as assigned to support departmental mission.

Skills

Stage electrics

Stage carpentry

Stage rigging

Costuming

Theater sound

Video projection

Education

Associate's degree (foreign equivalent)

Job description

Stony Brook University invites applications for an Instructional Support Assistant in the Staller Center for the Arts. The role advances stage production support, load-ins/load-outs, installation of lighting and scenic elements, and participation in running crews for performances.

Responsibilities span lighting, sound, rigging, scenery or costumes, with opportunities to assist film projects such as introductions, Q&A events, branding trailers, and advertising spots.