Theater Stage Technician & Backstage Crew

THEODORE ROOSEVELT MEDORA FOUNDATION; Medora (ND); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation in Medora, North Dakota, is hiring a Theater Technician to work as Stage Crew for the Medora Musical and as General Technician at the Old Town Hall Theater and Andrist Stage. You will support set pieces, props, lighting, and sound operations behind the scenes.

This role requires excellent verbal communication, reliability, guest service focus, and familiarity with theater operations.

Qualifications

• Must provide outstanding customer service and maintain professionalism.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve stage-related issues as they arise.
• Familiarity with theater operations, terminology, and backstage safety.
• Strong communication skills for guest interaction and team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining, repairing, and cleaning set pieces and props as instructed by the Deck Manager and Old Town Hall Theater Manager.
• Run and maintain backstage tracks as assigned by the Deck Manager.
• Swing into additional backstage tracks as needed.
• Help strike reset props and scenery between Medora Musical performances.
• Clean stage surfaces daily and tidy dressing rooms and backstage areas.
• Assist with amphitheatre concessions and retail as needed.
• Set up scenery and speakers at the Andrist Stage.
• Function as board operator at the Old Town Hall Theater and Andrist Stage.
• Participate in the Medora Musical as an extra when needed.
• Be familiar with safety procedures and participate in workplace safety meetings.
• Promote events and provide guests with enthusiastic, accurate information.
• Interact positively with guests, coworkers, and management in line with TRMF values.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Reliable and punctual

Customer service

Education

Exceptional service focus

Ability to troubleshoot and create solutions

Guest service experience preferred

Familiar with theater operations and terminology

Critical thinking skills

Fluent in English; bilingual a plus

Job description

The Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation in Medora, North Dakota, is hiring a Theater Technician to work as Stage Crew for the Medora Musical and as General Technician at the Old Town Hall Theater and Andrist Stage. You will support set pieces, props, lighting, and sound operations behind the scenes.

This role requires excellent verbal communication, reliability, guest service focus, and familiarity with theater operations.