Stagehand

University of Missouri, St. Louis; Clayton (MO); Vor Ort; USD 41.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri-St. Louis is seeking a Stage Services Assistant. This role supports event setup, reception setup, direct event support, teardown, and training tasks across performances and productions.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, comfort with heights, and strong communication skills to assist audiences and crews. Evening and variable shifts are common.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some work experience in event or theatrical setup preferred.
• Ability to transport objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Willingness to work long and unusual hours, including late nights.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Experience working at heights in elevated positions.

Aufgaben

• Under direction, safely place equipment on stage or event spaces.
• Load and unload items from trucks or client vehicles as needed.
• Safely stage equipment in preparation for use during events.
• Under supervision, set up portable staging, seating, and tables per client requests.
• Operate or handle theatrical equipment as required; Touhill qualification may be needed.
• During teardown, remove staging and equipment and return to storage.

Kenntnisse

Transport 60 lbs

Flex hours

Communication

Customer service

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Theatrical equipment knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

Hiring Department

Performing Arts Operations

Job Description

The Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University ofMissouri-St. Louis creates opportunities for the people of ourregion to experience, appreciate and embrace the transformationalpower of the performing arts. It is a welcoming place, a leadingcultural partner in our community and a symbol of this University'scommitments to integrate education, innovation andexcellence.

[Event Setup] – 25%

• Under specific direction, safely and efficiently placeequipment (sound equipment, lighting equipment, other performancesupport items) on, around, or near stage or event spaces.
• Load and/or unload items and equipment from semi-/box trucks,client vehicles as necessary.
• Safely stage equipment in preparation for use asnecessary.

[Reception Setup] – 25%

• Under supervision, safely set up portable staging, seating, andtables to match client requests.

[Direct Event Support] – 20%

• Under specific direction, safely operate or handle theatricalequipment as required in support of an event; equipment may bestaging, audio, lighting, or video equipment; specific trainingand/or Touhill qualification may be required to be authorized tooperate/handle certain equipment.

[Teardown and Load-out Support] – 25%

• Under supervision, remove portable staging, seating, tables, orother theater or stage equipment that was previously utilized;return items to specified storage locations.
• Organize areas that were utilized in preparation for subsequentevents.

[Training] – 5%

• Complete University-mandated training as required.
• Complete Touhill-specific training (and/or Touhillqualification(s)) as required.

As with all positions, may perform other job-relatedresponsibilities as needed to support departmental and campus-wideneeds.

Shift

Variable depending on event needs

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and some work experience fromwhich comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired isnecessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to transport objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to work long and unusual hours, including late atnight.
• Willingness to work hard and take direction.
• Experience and comfort with working at heights in elevatedpositions.
• Experience in event or theatrical setup and production (anyarea of emphasis).
• An understanding of theatrical terminology, equipment, andusages.
• Good communication skills and customer service experience isrecommended.

Anticipated Hiring Range

$19.50-$25.00

Grade: GGS-005

University Title: STAGE SERVICES ASSISTANT

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Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for thisposition.

Benefit Eligibility

• This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individualsin non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in theTax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan,please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement/retirement/core-voluntary-plans

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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