Theater Technician

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

Description

Our Company

The Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (TRMF) is a premier tourism operation and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. TRMF welcomes hundreds of thousands of guests each year through a diverse lineup of entertainment, historical, and educational attractions. We are committed to connecting people to Medora through positive, life-changing experiences.

Summary

The Theater Technician will work as Stage Crew for the Medora Musical & as General Technicians at the Old Town Hall Theater & Andrist Stage.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining, repairing, and cleaning set pieces and props as instructed by the Deck Manager & Old Town Hall Theater Manager
• Run and maintain backstage tracks as assigned the Deck Manager
• Swing into additional backstage tracks as needed
• Help strike reset props and scenery between performances of Medora Musical
• Clean stage surface daily as well as dressing rooms and other backstage spaces.
• Assists with Amphitheatre concessions and retail as needed
• Set up scenery & 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 BHA safety procedures and protocols
• Participate in workplace safety meetings.
• Promote sales of events and by providing all guests with enthusiastic and accurate information for these offerings.
• Interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers, and management consistent with TRMF values.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities - None.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Reliable, on time, and ready for every shift.
• Provide outstanding customer service.

Required Education and Experience

• Must give exceptional service.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and create solutions if needed.
• Previous Guest Service Experience preferred.
• Must be familiar with Theater operations and terminology.
• Must possess critical thinking skills.
• Must be fluent in English, bilingual a plus.

Work Environment

This position is working outside in hot conditions when working at the Medora Musical but may be inside buildings when needed.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk, hear, hand/eye coordination, stand, walk, have repetitive use of hands and arms, and grasp. Visual acuity to determine accuracy, details and transcribe data, determine neatness and thoroughness of work assigned, and determine safety of workplace surroundings for themselves and guests. Occasionally required to push, pull, stoop, bend, lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work long hours and available for evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of TRMF to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, TRMF will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Our Location

• TRMF is in Medora, North Dakota, in the heart of the Badlands and near the entrance to Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
• Located near the North Dakota and Montana border along Interstate 94, Medora offers convenient access to 110 square miles of rugged natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and regional attractions. Employees have opportunities to experience the surrounding Badlands through activities such as stargazing, biking along the Maah Daah Hey Trail, and exploring the Medora area.
• The Life Skills Center serves as TRMF’s central hub of operations and provides a state-of-the-art campus designed to support employee work, learning, wellness, and community. The facility includes a dining room, fitness center, and designated spaces for music, studying, learning, prayer, reflection, and social connection.