Student Dance Stage Technician presso St. Olaf College

Job Title: Student Dance Stage Technician

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

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Department Name: Dance    

Unit Number (5 digits): 11738

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization 

Contact Person/Supervisor:  Technical Director Dance Department

Pay Rate (Check One)   X  Standard Hourly Rate     Supervisory/Special Skills Hourly Rate

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): 

To assist the Technical Director of the Dance Department with the setup, running and striking of Dance Department and Dance Department sponsored performances as well as maintenance of theatrical equipment and storage.

Transferable Skills: 

• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Collaboration
• Self Motivation
• Organization
• Observation
• Application
• Patience

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Hang and focus lights
• Run cable
• Setup various audio and visual equipment
• Stage Manage
• Assistant Stage Manage
• Operate ETC Ion light board
• Setup and run audio and video on Q-Lab
• Operate Sound Board and Com units
• Operate Fly Rail
• Organize props and sets
• Setup, clean, and strike Vinyl Dance Floor
• Maintain Theatrical Equipment and Dance Performance Space
• Observe safety at all times

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

• Must be comfortable with heights or watching someone else operate at heights
• Must be willing to work with your hands
• Must be attentive to details
• Must be able to communicate clearly and follow directives
• Must be okay with a little dust

This job description is for general information purposes.  It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position.  This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.