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Part-Time Production Technicians perform a variety of behind the scenes work to assist with live productions at the Moss Arts Center. 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 Moss Arts Center 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.

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.

Performing arts production services experience, including safe practices.
Experience in a technical skill area related to performing arts production.

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Regular

$15 per hour minimum

Applications reviewed as received.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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