Temporary Emens Laborer

Ball State University; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Ball State University is seeking temporary laborers for Emens Auditorium to assist with loading and unloading equipment, setting up and tearing down production items for events, and supporting various crews across Emens Auditorium, Pruis Hall, and Brown Family Amphitheatre.

These roles require standing for long periods and physical labor, with a compensation of $18.50 per hour. You must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and pass a background check. Start date is 01/12/2026.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Requires standing and physical labor.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with loading/unloading equipment.
• Set up and tear down production items for events.
• Work across Emens Auditorium, Pruis Hall, and Brown Family Amphitheatre.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Position Title

Temporary Emens Laborer

Compensation

$18.50

Department

Emens Auditorium

Temp Start Date

01/12/2026

About this opportunity

Emens Auditorium is seeking temporary laborers to work events.

What you'll do and what you'll bring

Position Description: This position is for stage hands that will be responsible for loading and unloading equipment trucks and will work setting up and tearing down of production items on upcoming events performing at Emens Auditorium, Pruis Hall, and Brown Family Amphitheatre. This position may include work with hair and make-up, audio, property crew, and follow spot operators. Electrical and carpentry work may also be needed.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

This position is for a wide variety of functions that is necessary for putting on a live production before an audience.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent (GED).
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Position requires extended periods of standing and physical laborer.
• Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
• Requires successful completion of a background check.

Preferred Experience

• Over 3 months of related experience.
• Experience in carpentry, electrical, follow spot operator, property crew, audio crew, truck loaders, pushers, backline, costumes, hair/make-up crew, and video crew.

About the Employer

Goodness requires action to grow. We're dedicated to doing our part to keep goodness growing in Muncie, at our university, and as far beyond as possible. That's where you come in. When you join our team, you become part of goodness in action. Our main priority: uplifting students so they can discover their full potential. This is how we fly. There are about 3,000 full-time faculty and staff in the Ball State University work family. Each brings unique gifts to help us be the kind of institution we want to be. In return, we do our best to take care of them through comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family. We can offer you more. Where you live matters just as much as where you work. We get it. That's why we've invested since the very beginning in making our hometown work. On campus, find state-of-the-art facilities and one-of-a-kind arts and cultural events. In Muncie, you'll find a warm and welcoming community with affordable housing and a vibrant downtown arts, food, and music scene. What could be better? You here - for starters.

Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.

Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position.

Contact

Contact Melissa Rubrecht, Director of Employee Relations, at 765-285-1823 for assistance.

People and Culture Services Administration Building (AD), Room G008 2000 University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]