Overhire Stage Hand

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Purpose of this Position:

Seeking eager, responsible, dependable, intermittent stagehands and technicians to work alongside Office of the Arts production staff in a fast-paced theater and event production environment.

Hours listed below are an average of potential hours based upon each week's events.

Direct Staff Reports: n/a
Student Workers this position supports: n/a
Is this position Essential' and be needed for emergencies or to work when the College is closed?
Yes

Essential Functions of the Role:
Stagehands and technicians, under the direction of production staff, will assist in setting up, supporting, and taking down of theatrical shows and live events, as well as general theater maintenance.

Qualifications:

Must be able to work within diverse teams and may be asked to work cross-departmentally. The ability to work nights, weekends, and potential long shifts is required.

An ideal candidate would-

• Be able to lift 50lb or more
  
• Be able to take direction
  
• Have basic experience or familiarity with hand tools
  
• Have an excellent attitude and a desire to learn
  
  Work Environment and Demands of the position:
  
  Physical Place and Existing Conditions
  
  Theaters with variable conditions
  
  Intellectual and Mental Concentration for extended periods of time
  
  Requires long periods of mental concentration
  
  Requires constant coordination of Mental and Visual Attention
  
  Yes
  
  Requires ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time:
  
  Yes
  
  Requires ability to lift and move objects that are
  
  50lbs
  
  Requires ability to move materials
  
  Yes
  
  Requires working in difficult physical positions and body contortions
  
  Yes
  
  Amount of time required to travel to do this job
  
  Less than 25%
  
  Grade of Position: T01N40
  
  Scheduled Weekly Hours: 15.00
  
  In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week.
  
  Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits such as life and disability coverage as well as commuter offerings are available.
  
  Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.
  
  About Us
  Emerson College is the nations only four-year institution dedicated exclusively to majors in communication and the arts in a liberal arts context. Its main campus is located in the center of the dynamic multicultural city of Boston, in close proximity to major publishing houses, arts institutions, and research centers. The college also has campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands. Emerson College enrolls over 4,300 graduate and undergraduate students from more than 70 countries and all 50 states.
  
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