Technical and Operations Fellowships - Forbes Center for the Performing Arts
Technical and Operations Fellowships - Forbes Center for the Performing Arts
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Working Title: Technical and Operations Fellowships - Forbes Center for the Performing Arts
State Role Title:Part time Salaried
Position Type:Temporary
Position Status: Part-Time
FLSA Status: N/A
College/Division: College of Visual and Performing Arts
Department: 100551 - College of Visual and Performing Arts
Pay Rate:Stipend
Specify Range or Amount: $17225
Is this a JMU only positionNo
Is this a grant-funded positionNo
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionNo
Beginning Review Date:07/22/2025
About JMU:
JMU is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future.
General Information:
Technical and Operations Fellowships at the Forbes Center for the Performing Arts at James Madison University provide advanced hands-on training in theatre production and stage management as well as opportunities to operate state-of-the-art audio lighting and video systems.
The Fellowship begins September 1 2025 and runs through May 10th 2026. Fellowships require a season-long commitment. The Fellow will receive a stipend total of $17225 for the 36 week contract which will be paid in increments bi-weekly. The Fellow will not work more than 40 hours per week but will average 29 hours per week across the length of the contract. Housing and benefits are not included.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Mentored by the Production Services Manager the Fellows will set up and operate sound lighting video and staging equipment for a variety of professional and university productions. Fellows may support equipment maintenance advancing events and stage management. Daily activities may include event prep show running general maintenance and basic office operations. Work hours will be irregular and include early morning evening and weekend calls.
Qualifications:
Ideal candidates will have a broad knowledge and experience in technical theatre as well as solid organizational and essential computer skills. Experience working with theatrical audio lighting and video systems is a plus. Hands-on knowledge of lighting systems audio systems and DANTE networking systems is helpful. An undergraduate degree in the arts is preferred.
Additional Posting Information:
Conditions of Employment:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
This is a part-time position working up to an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.
EEO Statement:
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age color disability gender identity or expression genetic information national origin parental status political affiliation race religion sex sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access inclusion and diversity for all students faculty staff constituents and programs believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: .
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Employment Type
Temp
