Forbes Center and Wilson Hall Production Crew IE
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Job Location:
Harrisonburg, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Working Title: Forbes Center and Wilson Hall Production Crew - IE
State Role Title:Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study
Position Type:Institutional Employment
Position Status: Part-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime
College/Division: College of Visual and Performing Arts
Department: 100551 - College of Visual and Performing Arts
Pay Rate:Hourly
Specify Range or Amount: $12.77
Is this a JMU only positionN/A
Is this a grant-funded positionNo
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionN/A
Beginning Review Date:01/05/2026
About JMU:
Located in the heart of Virginias beautiful Shenandoah Valley the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington D.C. and Richmond VA. With a population of just over 53000 Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20000 undergraduate and 1900 graduate students with over 1000 full-time instructional faculty.
General Information:
The employee will support rehearsals events and performances at the Forbes Center and Wilson Auditorium. The employee will be involved in setting up and taking down technical equipment moving material on stage during performances and supporting artists backstage.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in the set-up run and tear-down of events at the Forbes Center for the Performing Arts and Wilson Auditorium. Duties may include but are not limited to: serving as the stage manager for student performances setting up and moving cases racks platforms curtains and scenery; hanging and focusing lights running cables and setting up audio equipment moving equipment on stage during performances operating venue technical equipment during performances such as consoles and spotlights and communicating with performers and visiting professional companies.
- Arrive on time for all scheduled work calls.
- Follow the direction of production supervisors and act independently on assigned tasks.
- Be mindful that actions are reflective of the Forbes Center Wilson Hall and James Madison University.
- Maintain a positive demeanor and respectful attitude at all times.
Qualifications:
- Familiarity with backstage environments for the entertainment or live events industry.
- Ability to take clear direction from various supervisors.
- Interest in learning about technical production to include lighting audio video scenic props and automation.
- Ability push pull and lift objects of up to 50 lbs unassisted.
- Ability and willingness to work with the proper PPE around loud sounds flashing lights theatrical haze and smoke and other theatrical effects for sustained periods of time.
- Comfortable with working at height if needed and if trained on catwalks overhead grids ladders and personnel lifts.
Additional Posting Information:
This position does not have a set schedule and may be performed in conjunction with other student wage positions. Student employees will have access to a system where they can see available shifts for which to sign up. These shifts are available on a first-come first-serve basis. Due to the nature of this the number of hours that a student might work in a week may vary but they will have control over when they choose to work.
Conditions of Employment:
Students must be degree-seeking students enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
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: .
Reasonable Accommodation:
If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at or You may also visit the Office of Disability Services located in the Student Success Center Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.
Key Skills
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Service
- Customer Service
- Hand Tools
- Basic Math
- Construction Experience
- Lawn Care
- Mobile Devices
- Cooking
- Water Damage Restoration
- Heavy Lifting
