Technician: Student Stage Crew Temporary All applicants for this position must have been PRE-SCREENED and INVITED to apply for the position prior to visiting this site to fill out this application. This position is designed for high school students who have been recruited to participate in the stage crew program within their current school. Please DO NOT apply for this position unless the Stage Crew Advisor of your current high school has invited you to apply. This position pays the current Maryland State minimum wage hourly rate.
Job Summary:
Supports the Stage Crew Advisor with drama, dance, music, and additional high school group events. Students may receive a stipend for duties assigned beyond the scope of events sponsored by the student's home high school such as events sponsored by the Board of Education, school community, or the feeder system. Students may assist with load in and out, lighting, sound, stage management, and house management.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Responsible for set-up, installation and operation of requirements on stage and in the theatre space during a work-shift or event such as but not limited to hanging and focusing of lights, laying dance marley, setting up microphones, setting up and running projectors and laptops, moving/arranging chairs. Cleans the stage and auditorium spaces (house/lobby) at the beginning of a work-shift or event. Restores the stage and auditorium spaces (house/lobby) at the end of a work-shift or event. Maintains and organizes auditorium and theatrical equipment. Responsible for being present throughout the entire duration of specific events scheduled for technical support. Attends production meetings as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.
Minimum Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education:
Other: Current enrollment at the high school of the event, Must be invited by the current Stage Crew Advisor and have training on auditorium equipment. Must have a completed safety form on file with current high school of enrollment. required.
Experience: Previous experience working in a theatre setting preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:- Must be able to operate theatrical equipment including, but not limited to, lights, sound, projectors and stage curtains.
- Must be able to work independently.
- Must be able to multi-task and operate under stress.
- Must be able to exercise initiative, courtesy and good judgement in dealing with students, parents, administrators, other employees and the general public.
- Demonstrates ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
- Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).Physical Demands/Working Conditions
- The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Physical Demands
- Standing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Pushing: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Stooping: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Kneeling: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Crouching: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.
- VisionThe vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- No special vision requirements
- Work Environment
- LocationOffice, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
- Noise Level
- Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Weight & Force
- Lifting and carrying requirements
- Up to 50 pounds: under 1/3 percent of the time
Travel Requirements: N/A
