Student Worker – Stagehand – Waco Civic Theatre

Job Title: Student Worker General Stagehand Waco Civic Theatre

Job Classification:Community Service Student

Department: Off Campus Community Service

Hiring Manager: Kelly MacGregor

Contact:

Work Schedule: Minimum Up to 20hrs

Desired Length of Employment: January 14th-May 20th

Pay Rate: $15/hr

Key Components:

This position is reserved for Federal Work Study (FWS) students only.

Work productions and behind the scenes throughout the theatre helping collaborate on each project in the theatre.

• In a student employee capacity may assist in working with external community service partners.
• Assist with the loading and unloading of sets props and equipment before and after performances.
• Help with swift and efficient scene changes during live performances ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption.
• Ensure that all props are properly stored prepared and available during rehearsals and performances.
• Assist in the operation and maintenance of stage equipment including lighting sound and rigging as directed by the technical team.
• Adhere to all safety protocols including lifting techniques handling equipment safely and maintaining a clean and organized backstage area.
• Set up for rehearsals by preparing the stage props and equipment as needed. Participate in running rehearsals to practice scene transitions and technical cues.
• Assist performers and crew during performances ensuring that all props costumes and cues are ready for each scene.
• Work closely with other team members including lighting and sound technicians to ensure that technical elements of the show run smoothly.
• Ability to stand walk and move for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform manual labor.
• Comfortable working in dark sometimes confined spaces.

Job Description:

• Work with local organization(s) or community partners
• Provide excellent customer service as a representative of the University
• May assist with planning organizing and implementing community services or programs
• May assist with various projects activities or tasks related to community projects
• May contribute to developing and maintaining good relationships with internal and external partners
• May serve as a source to provide information about resources and assistance related to community program(s) or service(s)
• May serve to enhance outreach for the greater Waco community
• Ensure confidentiality of all pertinent information
• May prepare and present information in a group or workshop setting
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylors mission
• Ability to comply with University policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Learning Outcomes:

• Problem-Solving Under Pressure Learn to troubleshoot and adapt quickly to challenges that arise during productions.
• Stage Operations & Scene Changes Learn how to assist with quick scene transitions and backstage logistics during live performances.
• Teamwork & Communication Work collaboratively with the production team to ensure smooth operations backstage.
• Time Management & Efficiency Develop the ability to work quickly and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  

Employer: Baylor University

Work Location: Waco Civic Theatre

Work Address: 1517 Lake Air Dr. Waco TX. 76706