Technical Stagehand - Normal, United States - Illinois State University

Illinois State University

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Normal, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job no: 518597

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Work type: On Campus

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Location: Normal, Illinois

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Title: Technical Stagehand

Employee Classification:
Student Help Regular

Division Name:
Student Affairs

Department:
Event Management, Dining and Hospitality

Job Summary:

Duties include the setup, operation, and teardown of audio, video, and lighting systems and equipment in the Bone Student Center and Braden Auditorium.

Stagehands will work under the supervision of full-time staff and student managers on a regular basis.

This is a flexible, event-based position, where stagehands will have the opportunity to sign up to work events around their class schedules.

You may also have the opportunity to work throughout summer and winter break.

Events worked have the potential to be physically and mentally demanding. They may also last for long periods of time. Stagehands should be prepared to work long hours and in highly demanding conditions. Tasks may involve working from ladders, lifts, and catwalks.

Upon employment, the individual shall partake in and complete the basic and level I sections of the training program in this area.

Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality is committed to providing an outstanding dining experience for students, faculty, staff and guests in all of our locations.

The Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality takes great pride in providing welcoming and inclusive spaces, high-quality food, and superior service, by trained and caring student and professional staff.

It is our philosophy to recruit, inspire, and retain talented team members while we foster their development. It is our goal to promote a more fully diverse and inclusive campus community.

Additional Information:

Pay Rate:

$14.25 per hour

Required Qualifications:

Availability to work Weekends on a rotating schedule (Generally every third weekend)
Availability and willingness to work during the day, early mornings, late nights, and evenings (based around class schedule)

Preferred Qualifications:

Basic knowledge of common hand tools
Prior knowledge of sound, lighting, and projection equipment
Positive attitude
Ability to think on your feet

Work Hours:

Varies/Event Based

Functional Expectations:

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
Ability to lift 50lbs

Proposed Starting Date:

Fall 2024

Optional Applicant Documents:

Fall 2024 Class Schedule

Contact Information for Applicants:

Christy Moss

Central Hiring Office

Important Information for Applicants:

Illinois State University, as your employer, is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages, withholding, and employment taxes is accurate.

For this reason, every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date.

Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.

International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session.

International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at

Application Opened: 04/19/2024 08:00 AM CST

Application Closes: 05/09/2024 11:55 PM CST