Stagehand

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

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Evening and weekend shifts

Job summary

Stony Brook University seeks an Instructional Support Assistant (Stagehand) to fill crew requirements for stage productions, load-ins, and maintenance of stage spaces at the Staller Center for the Arts. Per Diem schedule with varied shifts and evenings/weekends.

The role involves loading/unloading scenery, installing lighting and scenery, and assisting with design or execution of lighting, sound, rigging, scenery or costumes. Previous stage crew experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (foreign equivalent or higher); in lieu, two years of related full-time experience.
• Experience in at least one of: stage electrics, stage carpentry, stage rigging, costuming, theater sound, video projection and related terminology.

Responsibilities

• Fill crew requirements for stage productions, load-ins, load-outs, installations, maintenance of stage spaces.
• Assist in loading and unloading of scenery and stage equipment as required by incoming performing companies.
• Installation of lighting, scenery or flying scenery or costume maintenance and repair for a production.
• Work as part of a running crew for a production.
• Assist in the design or execution of lighting, sound, rigging, scenery or costumes.
• Operate, adapt, repair theatrical technical equipment.
• Assist in the design or execution of either lighting, sound, rigging, scenery or costumes.
• Other duties including support for films: recording and editing introductions, Q&A with the filmmaker, branding trailer for each film, and creating commercials for advertising.
• Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Skills

Stage electrics

Stage carpentry

Stage rigging

Costuming

Theater sound

Video projection

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Tools

Genie lift

Job description

Required Qualifications

Associate's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). In lieu of an Associate’s degree, two [2] years of directly related full-time experience or a combination of education and experience totaling two [2] years may be considered.

Experience working in at least one of the following technical areas: Stage electrics, stage carpentry, stage rigging, costuming, theater sound video projection and associated terminology.

Preferred Qualifications

Supervisory stage work experience. Experience in more than one of the following technical areas: Stage electrics, stage carpentry, stage rigging, costuming, theater sound and associated terminology. Prior experience working in an Arts Center.

Brief Description of Duties

Fill crew requirements for stage productions, load-ins, load-outs, installations, maintenance of stage spaces.

Assist in the loading and unloading of scenery and stage equipment as required by incoming performing companies.

Installation of lighting, scenery or flying scenery or costume maintenance and repair for a production.

Work as part of a running crew for a production.

Assist in the design or execution of either lighting, sound, rigging, scenery or costumes.

Operate, adapt, repair theatrical technical equipment.

Assist in the design or execution of either lighting, sound, rigging, scenery or costumes.

Other to include but not limited to support for films: recording and editing introductions, Q&A with the filmmaker, branding trailer for each film, and creating commercials for advertising.

Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Stagehands are tiered based on experience/skill

Stagehand 1

Required Experience: Novice Level 0-2 years prior experience

Expected Duties:

Box Pushing

Coiling Cables

Stage Cleaning/Organization

Setting up chairs and stands for concert under supervision

Installing sound under supervision

Other basic Production tasks as assigned by crew leaders

Stagehand 2

Required Experience: Intermediate Level 2-5 years prior experience

Expected Duties:

Proficiency and reliability in Stagehand 1 tasks

Ability and willingness to sling weight

Ability and willingness to work slots

Ability to work the follow spots

Ability and willingness to work the fly rail

Setting up chairs and stands for concert independently

Ability and willingness to work in genie lift

Patching lights on the light board

Other intermediate Production tasks as assigned

Stagehand 3

Required Experience: Experienced Level 2-5 years prior experience

Expected Duties:

Proficiency and reliability in Stagehand 2 tasks

Independence in installing lights with other crew members

Independence in installing sound with other crew members

Knowledge and leadership in stagehand 2 tasks

Assisting with the line check

Ability and willingness to be rail captain

Ability to execute and manage a basic concert/event independently

Regularly take on Lead crew positions

Stagehand 4

Required Experience: Professional Level 5+ years prior experience

Expected Duties:

Proficiency and reliability in Stagehand 3 tasks

Run a Light and/or Sound Board

Ability to run a department for a big show (lighting, sound, carpentry, etc.)

Regularly take on Manager crew positions

Leadership with crew members

Special Notes:

This is a part-time appointment. FLSA Non-Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

Evening and weekend work may be required at times.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

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Job Number:

2504407

Official Job Title:

Instructional Support Assistant

Job Field:

Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Primary Location:

Department/Hiring Area : Staller Center for the Arts

Schedule

Per Diem

Shift

Variable Shift Hours : Various shifts/hours