Overhire Stage Hand Job at Emerson College, Boston, MA

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  • Emerson College
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

The Office of the Arts is seeking professional, experienced, and dependable freelance theatrical technicians and artisans to assist in the setup, support, and breakdown of theater and events. Stagehands, artisans, and technicians, under the direction of production staff, will assist in setting up, supporting, and breaking down theatrical shows and live events, as well as general theater maintenance. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in theatrical electricians and operators, theatrical carpenters, fly rail operators, riggers, audio technicians and operators, wardrobe artisans, scenic painters, props carpenters and artisans, video technicians and operators, A/V specialists and event technicians. The position is freelance and scheduled on an as-needed basis. Pay rates vary from $23/hourly base rate to $27/hourly for artisan rates. Candidates must have working knowledge of theatrical and live events production, be able to work nights, weekends, and long shifts, take direction well, communicate effectively, have basic experience with tools and supplies, excellent time management, adaptability, professionalism, and teamwork skills. Ideal candidates have experience in professional theatre environments, knowledge of theatrical construction, lighting, audio consoles, rigging, signal flow, power tools, wardrobe maintenance, safety practices, and the ability to work at heights. The work environment includes theaters with variable conditions and requires physical demands such as lifting 50lbs, standing or sitting for long periods, and working in difficult physical positions. Current Emerson College students are not eligible to apply. Benefits include health plans, dental, time-off programs, and retirement benefits for staff working 20+ hours per week.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Freelance, Night shift, Weekend work,

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