Theatre Aide III

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University is seeking a part-time Theatre Aide for Ilfeld Auditorium to support lighting, sound, and stage operations on campus. You will assist with technical duties, coordinate rigging, and help maintain production quality.

The role requires good communication, basic IT skills, and a willingness to work evenings or weekends during events. Compensation is hourly and campus-based in Las Vegas, NM.

Qualifications

• College student at NMHU with ≥6 credit hours.
• Completed at least one semester at NMHU.
• GPA 3.0+ preferred.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for all lighting requirements.
• Provide technical support for performances.
• Coordinate flying and rigging responsibilities.
• Maintain records and report to Auditorium Supervisor.
• Promote safety and high production values.

Skills

Analyzing data

Preparing records

Writing reports

Creating videos

Managing confidential information

Maintaining attendance

Teamwork in theatre

Education

College student at NMHU with ≥6 credit hours

Completed one semester at NMHU

Tools

MS Windows (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Lighting control systems

Audios: digital/analogue desks

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The Highlands Career Services Center, located in the Felix Martinez Building, Room 230, provides assistance with your on-campus job application, cover letter, resume, interviewing strategies, as well as offer suggestions on student jobs that are related to your academic major, career interests, and skills. The Career Center offers free services to all NMHU students and alumni via in-person, online at www.nmhu.edu/careerservices , or by calling [phone] or emailing [e-mail]. to schedule a phone session or Zoom video conferencing session.

NMHU Student Jobs

A part-time job on-campus offers a great way for you to earn money to help pay for school as well as to get a jump start on your career track. Student employment allows you to acquire work experience, transferable job skills, self-confidence, and develop a network of professional contacts for your future career. On-campus jobs include departmental, federal/state work-study, and graduate assistantships (GA) in non-academic departments. Keep in mind that each department makes their own hiring decisions, therefore students are not placed in a job or guaranteed a job.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Theatre Aide

Department

Department Ilfeld Auditorium

Department Summary

A part-time job on-campus offers a great way for you to earn money to help pay for school as well as to get a jump start on your career track. Student employment allows you to acquire work experience, transferable job skills, self-confidence, and develop a network of professional contacts for your future career. On-campus jobs include departmental, federal/state work-study, and graduate assistantships (GA) in non-academic departments. Keep in mind that each department makes their own hiring decisions, therefore students are not placed in a job or guaranteed a job.

General Job Description

Job description may include technical and specialized duties requiring a high skill level in oral and written communications, critical thinking, initiative, and independent work requiring knowledge of theory, practices and procedures of the assigned area.

Skills and/or Duties:

• Analyzing data
• Preparing records
• Writing reports
• Creating videos
• Managing confidential information
• Maintain regular attendance
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Specific Duties

• To be the first point of call for all lighting requirements.
• To provide technical support for performances and events both in the theatre and outside coordinating additional workforce and equipment as required.
• To provide technical support and be responsible for all flying and rigging.
• To maintain records and report where necessary to the Auditorium Supervisor.
• Teamwork: To assist and manage the technical team and volunteers.
• To promote good working practices and maintain high production values at all times within the Department.

Building:

• To undertake basic maintenance duties as required to ensure the work place adheres to health and safety requirements and all staff are informed.
• To be familiar with, and comply with current Health & Safety regulations relevant to the industry and to keep abreast of any changes.

General:

• To understand and adhere to all policies and regulations, be a principal key holder and ensure that the security of the building is maintained at all times.
• To undertake other tasks as reasonably requested to ensure that Ilfeld Auditorium operates effectively.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• College student at NMHU and classified as a sophomore, junior, or senior and enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours
• Successfully completed one semester at NMHU ;

Preferred Qualification:

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

Experience:

• Work experience in college

Preferred Qualifications

Technical Skills:

Audio:

• Knowledge of digital & analogue desks & radio microphones.
• Experience of operating theatre productions, small bands and presentations.
• Ability to rig sound systems.
• Experience of rigging & operating theatre lighting including moving lights.

Staging:

• Understanding of theatrical rigging and staging techniques

General:

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows software including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Physical Demands

• Lifting a minimum of 30 pounds – Occasionally
• Standing – Frequently
• Walking – Frequently
• Bending – Frequently
• Squatting – Frequently
• Climbing – Occasionally
• Kneeling – Frequently
• Repetitive hand motion – Frequently
• Sitting – Frequently
• Prolonged use of computer – Frequently

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate $12.50/ Hour

Preferred Work Schedule

Employment Term

Employment Term Fall, Spring

Work Location/Campus Center

Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus

Posting Number

Posting Number S1092P

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/14/2023

Position End Date (if temporary)

Position End Date (if temporary) 05/13/2024

Job Posted Date

Job Posted Date 07/12/2023

Job Posting Close Date

Job Posting Close Date 12/11/2023

Special Instructions Summary

The Highlands Career Services Center, located in the Felix Martinez Building, Room 230, provides assistance with your on-campus job application, cover letter, resume, interviewing strategies, as well as offer suggestions on student jobs that are related to your academic major, career interests, and skills. The Career Center offers free services to all NMHU students and alumni via in-person, online at www.nmhu.edu/careerservices , or by calling [phone] or emailing [e-mail]. to schedule a phone session or Zoom video conferencing session.

EEO Statement

New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identiy, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessiblity, excellence, and responsiveness. For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or email [e-mail]

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