Work Study Stage Tech

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking a part-time Work-Study Stage Tech to provide backstage support for diverse events on campus. The role involves collaboration with full-time staff and may specialize as needed across departments such as lighting, audio-visual, wardrobe, and stage labor.

Qualified candidates should have at least two years of theatrical/technical experience and be eligible for Federal Work-Study for the current year. Shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of theatrical or related technical field experience.
• Eligible for Federal Work-Study Award for current year.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hanging soft goods, lighting focus, cable wrapping, and truck loading/unloading.
• Operate stage equipment and provide wardrobe support as needed.
• Collaborate with department staff and other technicians across joints.
• Be punctual and prepared for all assigned shifts.

Skills

Theatre tech experience

Communication skills

Education

Higher education equivalency

Tools

Fly-rail operation

Lighting and focus

Audio-Video equipment

Job description

Work Study Stage Tech

UtahPresents is a non-profit, mission driven, multi-disciplinarypresenter at the University of Utah which brings diverse artisticand cultural experiences to campus and the surrounding region. TheStage Technician is a part-time, per-call position fitting foranyone interested in providing backstage support to an excitingarray of multi-disciplinary events such as dance, concerts, comedy,and opera.

This role varies by project, with technicians serving asspecialists or general stagehands in collaboration with full-timestaff. Responsibilities are defined by skill and willingness tolearn, but may include operating fly-rail, follow-spot, audio-videoequipment, providing wardrobe support, stagehand labor, and workingas a stage electrician. Technicians will work across thesedepartments.

Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications: Qualified candidateswill have a minimum two years experience in theatrical or relatedtechnical fields and will be enthusiastic about growing skills innew areas. Experience may include time spent in any professional,community, educational or recreational arts production or liveevent field.

Job Functions: Candidates must be able to reliably perform the following essential duties:

• Arrive on time and prepared for all assigned shifts.
• Perform tasks such as hanging soft goods, lighting focus, cablewrapping, and truck un-loading/ loading.
• Follow instructions and receive specific training as requiredfor each event.
• Ask questions and follow through on all assigned tasks.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and foster acollaborative team environment.
• Adapt to a varied theatre schedule, including nights, weekends,and holidays.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Physical Abilities:

• Ability to repeatedly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move continuously during longshifts, including load-ins and load-outs.
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, reach overhead, and performother physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to work in varied environments, including dark spaces,loud environments, and fluctuating temperatures.
• Adequate vision and hearing to operate and evaluate productionequipment safely.
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively in high-pressure oremergency situations.
• Ability to work flexible and extended hours, includingevenings, weekends, and holidays

This description covers core duties but is not exhaustive of all responsibilities associated with the role

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher educationcan be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related workexperience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following joblevels:

Audio-Visual Technician, I: Requires little to norelated experience.

This job posting is only available to University of Utahstudents who have been awarded a Federal Work-Study Award for thecurrent year. Please login to CIS and go to the Finance/FinancialAid section to view your Financial Aid Status. If you have notreceived a Federal Work-Study Award, then do not complete andsubmit this application. Before hire, this employer will confirmthat you have received a Federal Work-Study Award for the currentyear.

Requisition Number: PRN17438N

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Work Schedule Summary:

Department: 00491 - Utah Presents

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $16-$17/hr

Close Date: 11/25/2026