Student Stage Crew: Live Event Tech & Setup

Shawnee-State-University; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Shawnee State University’s Vern Riffe Center for the Arts seeks an as-needed Stage Crew member to support concerts and events. You will assist with load-in, setup, operation, changeover, and load-out, and work under the Production Manager to maintain safety and professionalism.

Ideal candidates are full-time SSU students eligible to work in the United States, with strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work independently or with a team.

Qualifications

• Registered full-time SSU student
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and follow instructions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Dress code policy followed by SSU

Responsibilities

• Assist with load-in, setup, operation, changeover, and load-out of performances and events.
• Load and unload trucks containing scenery, lighting, audio equipment, musical instruments, road cases, and other production equipment.
• Set up and strike staging, platforms, risers, orchestra equipment, chairs, tables, music stands, curtains, and other event equipment.
• Assist with the installation, focusing, cabling, operation, and removal of theatrical lighting equipment.
• Assist with audio equipment, including microphones, speakers, monitors, consoles, cabling, stands, and related equipment.
• Assist with scenery, props, soft goods, projection/video equipment, and other production elements.
• Serve as deck crew, running crew, spotlight operator, lighting assistant, audio assistant, stagehand, or other backstage position during performances.
• Assist VRCFA staff and visiting touring personnel with production requirements.
• Perform stage changeovers during concerts and other live events.
• Assist with maintaining clean and organized stages, backstage areas, dressing rooms, control areas, shops, loading areas, and equipment storage spaces.
• Properly handle, transport, and store VRCFA and Shawnee State University equipment.

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Education

SSU student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Job description

Shawnee State University’s Vern Riffe Center for the Arts seeks an as-needed Stage Crew member to support concerts and events. You will assist with load-in, setup, operation, changeover, and load-out, and work under the Production Manager to maintain safety and professionalism.

Ideal candidates are full-time SSU students eligible to work in the United States, with strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work independently or with a team.