Technical Stagehand

Title: Technical Stagehand
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Event Management Dining and Hospitality

Job Summary

Duties include the setup operation and teardown of audio video and lighting systems and equipment in the Bone Student Center and Braden Auditorium. Stagehands will work under the supervision of fulltime staff and student managers on a regular basis.

This is a flexible eventbased position where stagehands will have the opportunity to sign up to work events around their class schedules. You may also have the opportunity to work throughout summer and winter break.

Events worked have the potential to be physically and mentally demanding. They may also last for long periods of time. Stagehands should be prepared to work long hours and in highly demanding conditions. Tasks may involve working from ladders lifts and catwalks.

Upon employment the individual shall partake in and complete the basic and level I sections of the training program in this area.

Event Management Dining and Hospitality is committed to providing an outstanding dining experience for students faculty staff and guests in all of our locations.

The Department of Event Management Dining and Hospitality takes great pride in providing welcoming and inclusive spaces highquality food and superior service by trained and caring student and professional staff. It is our philosophy to recruit inspire and retain talented team members while we foster their development. It is our goal to promote a more fully diverse and inclusive campus community.

Upon completion and processing of this application approved applicants will be emailed a link to choose from several different opportunities and environments within Event Management Dining and Hospitality.

Additional Information

Student employees are eligible to participate in the Universitys 403(b) Plan. More information can be foundhere.

Pay Rate

$15.25/hour

Required Qualifications

Availability to work Weekends on a rotating schedule (Generally every third weekend)
Availability and willingness to work during the day early mornings late nights and evenings (based around class schedule)

Preferred Qualifications

Basic knowledge of common hand tools
Prior knowledge of sound lighting and projection equipment
Positive attitude
Ability to think on your feet

Work Hours

Varies/Event Based

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete daytoday work
Ability to lift 50lbs
Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

Fall 2025

Optional Applicant Documents

Fall 2025 Class Schedule

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply

Contact Information for Applicants

Christy Moss

(309)

Central Hiring Office

(309)

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

In addition all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986 Public Law 99603 requires all new employees to file an I9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University as your employer is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages withholding and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of oncampus employment for all positions held.

International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of oncampus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309). The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system please call Human Resources at (309).