STAGEHAND (PT)

City of Dearborn Career Opportunities; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Dearborn Career Opportunities seeks a part-time events staff member to support operations at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center and other City locations in Dearborn. Responsibilities include loading and unloading stage and AV equipment, setting up and striking staging, lighting, and rigging, and providing behind-the-scenes support for events.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of live events experience, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and flexibility to work varied hours based

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of technical theatre and live event operations.
• Regular and predictable attendance; shifts vary.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stay active during events.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload stage, AV, lighting and event equipment.
• Assist in setup, operation and strike of staging and equipment.
• Provide behind-the-scenes support to clients and staff.
• Assist in general maintenance of stage and storage areas.
• May drive city vehicles to deliver supplies and equipment.

Skills

Technical theatre basics

Live event operations

Team collaboration

Customer service

Tools

Manual tools

Power tools

Stage equipment handling

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Ford Community and Performing Arts Center - Dearborn, MI 48126

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $17.12 Hourly

Location: Ford Community and Performing Arts Center & locations around City of Dearborn

Hours of Work: Part time. Scheduling is based upon events and needs of the department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

An employee in this classification works on a part-time basis, providing support for the successful operation of events and activities at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center and other locations throughout the City of Dearborn. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Loading and unloading of stage, audio visual, lighting and event equipment from city vehicles; client and vendor vehicles.
• Assist in the setup, operation and strike of staging, audio, video, lighting, rigging, and event equipment.
• Part of a team that provides, behind the scenes, support to internal and external clients, in the successful operation of their event.
• Assist in general maintenance of stage, scene shop and storage areas
• May be required to drive city vehicles to deliver supplies and equipment to various locations.

QualificationsKnowledge, Skills, and Physical Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of technical theatre and live event operations.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Hours vary as scheduled. Some shifts may be 10+ hours.
• Ability to follow directions and complete assigned tasks without continued supervision
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external clients.
• Ability to move and lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand and be physically active for long periods of time.

Experience and Training Requirements:

• Must have 1-2 years previous experience in live events or technical theatre.
• Personal interest in live event and technical theatre operations.
• Knowledge of theatrical lighting, audio, video, and rigging systems a plus.
• Knowledge and ability to use basic manual and power shop tools.

Licensing Requirements:

• Criminal history check, drug screen and physical
• Valid State of Michigan driver’s license