Musco Center Stage Technician

Position Title :

Musco Center Stage Technician

Position Type : Temporary

Job Number : SA69624

Full or Part Time :

part-time 0-19 hours weekly

Fair Labor Standard Act Classification :

Non-Exempt

Anticipated Pay Range :

$36.65 / hr

Pay Range Information :

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Job Description Summary :

The Marybelle and Sebastian P. Musco Center For the Arts is part of Chapman University’s College of Performing Arts (CoPA). Musco Center hosts professional touring companies as well as CoPA performances.Musco Center produces a variety of programming and has a diverse group of users. Staff are expected to navigate the season with impeccable, client-oriented service; a safety-first approach to stage operations; and a desire to foster a collaborative, respectful work environment. Stage Technicians work with designers, faculty, staff, and students in addition to professional tours. Our crew works with our full time Department Heads (Audio / Video, Stage & Rigging, Lighting) to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of our theatrical systems and practices, in support of stage productions.The tasks and duties associated with the Stage Technician position will vary based on the candidate’s experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. All candidates are expected to have at minimum a basic knowledge of stagecraft, and be willing to work across technical departments.Musco Center seeks candidates with proven skill and experience in :

• Lighting Department (ETC) : hang, focus, maintenance, board operation. Bonus : design experience (particularly busking).
• Audio and Video Department (DiGiCo & Yamaha) : install and manage microphones, speakers, projectors; monitor / front of house engineering; QLab programming.
• Stage & Rigging (Counterweight flyrail & chain motors) : Flyhouse rail experience; reading and implementing scenic paperwork and builds as well as general stage plots; working knowledge of safe onstage and shop work practices; knowledge of basic fall protection systems & use.

Stage Technicians are key to Musco Center’s culture of safety, and as such are expected to follow safe work procedures.The Musco Center for the Arts Production Department’s continued commitment to cultural equity aims to facilitate a brave venue in authentic partnership with artistic, academic, and surrounding communities to re-imagine, dream, and work toward a just, anti-racist, and equitable arts hub that reflects our community’s values and advocates for the most vulnerable.IATSE Local 504 has been certified as the sole bargaining representative for this position. Employment will be subject to any collective bargaining agreement negotiated by the parties.

Responsibilities :

Provide theatrical production support

Monitor the condition of equipment and perform maintenance

Required Qualifications :

Three plus years experience in :

Desired Qualifications :

Specific skillsets desired :

Specific certifications desired :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.