James Madison University · 1 month ago
Forbes Center and Wilson Hall Production Crew - IE
Harrisonburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$12.77/hr - $12.77/hrJames Madison University is a selective public institution located in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. They are seeking a student employee to support rehearsals, events, and performances at the Forbes Center and Wilson Auditorium, involving technical setup and support for artists backstage.
AssociationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Participate in the set-up, run, and tear-down of events at the Forbes Center for the Performing Arts and Wilson Auditorium. Duties may include but are not limited to: serving as the stage manager for student performances, setting up and moving cases, racks, platforms, curtains and scenery; hanging and focusing lights, running cables and setting up audio equipment, moving equipment on stage during performances, operating venue technical equipment during performances such as consoles and spotlights, and communicating with performers and visiting professional companies
Arrive on time for all scheduled work calls
Follow the direction of production supervisors and act independently on assigned tasks
Be mindful that actions are reflective of the Forbes Center, Wilson Hall, and James Madison University
Maintain a positive demeanor and respectful attitude at all times
Qualification
Required
Familiarity with backstage environments for the entertainment or live events industry
Ability to take clear direction from various supervisors
Interest in learning about technical production, to include lighting, audio, video, scenic, props, and automation
Ability push, pull, and lift objects of up to 50 lbs unassisted
Ability and willingness to work with the proper PPE around loud sounds, flashing lights, theatrical haze and smoke, and other theatrical effects for sustained periods of time
Comfortable with working at height if needed and if trained on catwalks, overhead grids, ladders, and personnel lifts
Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate)
Company
James Madison University
James Madison University offers programs on the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels with its primary emphasis on the undergraduate student.
Founded in 1908Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Johnny Ginnity, SES, FACHE
University Lecturer--CEO
Caroline Shelly
Co-founder and President of SMAD Club
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