Production Tech Part-Time Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech
Production Tech Part-Time Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech
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Job Description
Job Description
These are non-student positions and are not available to Virginia Tech students. Students please refer to the Center for the Arts website for student hiring information: Production Technicians perform a variety of behind the scenes work to assist with live productions at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech. Tasks may include assisting staff technicians with lighting and sound setup assisting with scenery and occasionally assisting performers. Positions require evening and weekend availability and punctuality. Previous theatrical experience and experience with safety protocols for stage shop and catwalk work are preferred.
Responsibilities may include:
- Move materials and supplies.
- Assist incoming performance groups.
- Assist with road company lighting and sound equipment and scenery.
- Assist with motorized rigging.
- Assist with setup of Center for the Arts lighting and sound equipment and post-use teardown.
- Clean stages storage and other work areas.
- Perform cleaning and light duty maintenance of stage lighting sound and related equipment.
- Perform light duty carpentry and painting.
- Launder and press performer costumes and wardrobe.
- Operate control consoles for lighting audio and video systems.
- Operate fly system for raising and lowering scenery lighting etc.
- Operate motorized systems.
- Perform non-operator tasks during the run of a show including moving scenery and microphones assisting with wardrobe etc.
- Assist with intermission changeovers and stage resets.
Required Qualifications
Experience in a maintenance or laborer environment.
Experience working as part of a team.
Proven record of punctuality.
Willingness and ability to work evening and weekend hours.
Strong communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Performing arts production services experience including safe practices.
Experience in a technical skill area related to performing arts production.
Pay Band
1
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$15 per hour minimum
Hours per week
10-30
Review Date
7/25/2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Toni Carteeat during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Employment Type
Part-Time
