Stage Operations Assistant (Casual) at Denison University in Granville, Ohio

Job Description:

Position Type:

Casual

Classification Title:

Casual

Position Title:

Stage Operations Assistant (Casual)

Position Number:

CA3045

Pay Grade Level:

CA 01

Salary:

$18-$24 hourly

Department:

Eisner Center

Posting Number:

S 121301382

Full or Part Time:

Casual

Position End Date:

05/30/2025

Work Schedule:

The schedule will be flexible and scheduled on an as-needed basis between August - May, averaging 100 hours per semester

Basic Function:

Working closely with the Technical Director of Stage Operations, the Stage Operations Assistant's primary responsibility will be to support the hang and focus of theatrical lighting at Denison University's 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 venues. In addition, the Stage Operation team handles the load in of seating risers, audio equipment, and soft goods.

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 pit seating, 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 ETCNet digital lighting systems
Facility with working with undergraduate students
Experience with digital audio consoles

Physical Demands:

Physical Activity Demands: Significant, including standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing stairs/ladders, kneeling, crouching, reaching overhead, pulling/pushing, and lifting over 50 pounds.
Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.
Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.

Contact(s):

Owen Beamer

Contact Email:

beamero@denison.edu

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Denison University Background Check Statement:

The final candidate will undergo a background check as a conditional offer of employment.

Denison University EEO Statement :

Denison University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to attract and hire candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences and identities. Denison fosters a campus community that recognizes the value of all persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression and identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. For additional information and resources about diversity at Denison, please see our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and antiracism (IDEA) at
Denison Forward.
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (740)587-6299 or by email at
HR@denison.edu.

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