Student Worker Stagehand 26/27

Iowa Western Community College Inc; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Iowa Western Community College Arts Center is seeking a Part-time Stagehand to support live performances and events. The role involves assisting with lighting, sound, video, rigging, staging, and A/V systems under supervision of the Technical Director.

Prior experience with theater tech is preferred. The position requires ability to set up and tear down equipment, load and unload gear, and work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as events occur.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical field in an entertainment venue, school theater, or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Take direction from Technical Director or production staff and carry out tasks which support live performances or events in the performance spaces of the Arts Center.
• Set-up, tear-down, manipulation and operation of theater technical equipment, including lighting, sound, scenery, rigging, staging, and other equipment.
• Loading and unloading performance equipment from event transportation vehicles.

Skills

Stage operations

Technical equipment knowledge

Communication

Independent work

Tools

Lighting equipment

Sound equipment

Rigging

Job description

Description

The Arts Center Part-time Stagehand is a theater technician who performs tasks and duties necessary to the presentation of a variety of events at the Arts Center. Part-time Stagehand is reasonably knowledgeable on the use and operation of live performance systems, including lighting, sound, video, staging, rigging, and A/V systems. Part-time Stagehand takes direction from Arts Center Technical Director or management of the various events that take place in the performance spaces of the Arts Center.

The Arts Center Part-time Stagehand is a theater technician who performs tasks and duties necessary to the presentation of a variety of events at the Arts Center. Part-time Stagehand is reasonably knowledgeable on the use and operation of live performance systems, including lighting, sound, video, staging, rigging, and A/V systems. Part-time Stagehand takes direction from Arts Center Technical Director or management of the various events that take place in the performance spaces of the Arts Center.

Job Duties

• Take direction from Technical Director or production staff and carry out tasks which support live performances or events in the performance spaces of the Arts Center.
• Set-up, tear-down, manipulation and operation of theater technical equipment, including lighting, sound, scenery, rigging, staging, and other equipment.
• Loading and unloading performance equipment from event transportation vehicles.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a technical field in an entertainment venue, company, or school theater.
• Must be able to listen to and comprehend instructions and work independently to complete the task.
• Competence in oral and interpersonal communication.
• Technical knowledge of modern sound, lighting, stage, and rigging equipment.
• Knowledge of stage operations and theater etiquette.
• Maintain a professional appearance appropriate to the nature of the event.
• Must be an Iowa Western student

Physical Demands

• Must be able to withstand occasional long and irregular hours of concentrated physical activity.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders.
• Manual manipulation of tools and theater instruments.
• Standing or sitting for long periods of time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.