Stagehand (Part Time)

Performing Arts Operations

Perform stagehand duties with a specific departmental focus (lighting, sound, staging, and video) as needed. Duties include but are not limited to:

Deploying and coiling cables for various theatrical equipment (microphones, speakers, lighting instruments, etc.).
Hands-on work with lighting instruments and their accessories (c-clamps, side arms, gel frames, irises, etc.).
Under general direction, safely and efficiently place equipment (sound equipment, lighting equipment, other performance support items) on, around, or near stage or event spaces as is required/requested by the client.
Operate system boards (lighting, audio) for simple productions.
Assist departments leads with system preparations for production (lighting focus, speaker and microphone placement, camera placement and focus, moving or adjusting soft goods)
Operate specialized equipment including but not limited to:
Spotlights
Cameras
Playback software
Modular platform systems
Auxiliary or modular seating systems (retractable risers, scaffolding, pit sleds)

Under supervision, setup staging, seating, and banquet tables to match client requests. Items include but are not limited to:

Removable dance floor (marley)
Orchestra shell
Pipe and drape
Loading and unloading items and equipment from semi/box trucks as necessary.
Cleaning and maintaining the performance and presentation spaces before, during, and after events. Duties include but are not limited to:
Trash collection
Sweeping
Mopping
Scrubbing
Provide courteous and expeditious customer service for patrons and clients
Comport themselves in a professional manner in keeping with the core values of both the University of Missouri Saint Louis and the Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Variable depending on event needs

High school diploma or equivalent and some work experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

An understanding of theatrical terminology, equipment, and usages.
Ability to transport objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
Ability to work long and unusual hours, including late at night.
Willingness to work hard and take direction.
Experience and comfort with working on elevated positions.
Experience in event or theatrical setup and production (any area of emphasis).
Competency operating types of theatrical equipment during a performance or event.
Competency troubleshooting errors and issues types of theatrical equipment.
Experience working independently under general direction.
Problem solving skills.
Good communication skills and customer service experience.

Salary Range: $19.50 - $23.75 per hour

Grade: GGS-005

University Title: Stage Services Assistant

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

• Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
• Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Careers:
  https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/index.html
• Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.