Stage Operations Assistant (2 Openings)
Granville, OH - USA
Job Summary
The schedule will be flexible and scheduled on an as-needed basis between August May.
Basic Functions:
Working closely with the Technical Director of Stage Operations the Stage Operations Assistants primary responsibility will be to support the hang and focus of theatrical lighting at Denison Universitys Eisner Center for the Performing Arts. Functioning as a Head Production Electrician they will lead student crews to safely and accurately install theatrical lighting in multiple performance addition the Stage Operation team handles the load in of seating risers audio equipment and soft goods.
The schedule will be flexible and scheduled on an as-needed basis between August May not to exceed 100 hours each semester.
Essential Job Functions:
The Stage Operations Assistant will interpret theatrical lighting plots lead the hang and focus of theatrical lighting fixtures. They will collaborate with the TD of Stage Operations on other technical elements of stage set ups including pits eating projections etc.
They will supervise and guide student staff members ensuring they complete all necessary tasks in a satisfactory and safe manner. The Stage Operations Assistant will program and patch the lighting consoles (ETC IonXE) at Eisner for performances.
Minimum Qualifications:
-At least one year of documented experience in theatrical lighting.
-Ability to read interpret lighting plots and install theatrical lighting
-Experience with ETC Ion or ETC IonXE lighting control consoles.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Supervisory experience related to theatrical lighting installation and leading a crew.
-Experience with digital audio consoles
- Experience with ETCNet digital lighting systems
- Facility with working with undergraduate students
Pay Range: $18-21/hr
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Denison University is a leader among the nation's liberal arts colleges, offering some 60 academic programs to 2,200 students in Granville, Ohio.