Overhire Stage Hand Job at Emerson College, Boston, MA

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  • Emerson College
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

Join Our Community And Experience Emerson College!

Purpose of this Position: The Office of the Arts is seeking eager, responsible and dependable stagehands and technicians to join our Overhire list and work in a fast-paced theater and event production environment. Please read the job description below carefully for further details.

Report To: Office of the Arts Production Team

Direct Staff Reports: None

Student Workers this position supports: None

Is this position 'Essential' and be needed for emergencies or to work when the College is closed? Yes

Job Description

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.

How does an Overhire List work?

The way that the Overhire position works is similar to that of a freelance position. When there is a show or event coming up, an email will be sent out for a 'call' for folks to work in the various roles necessary for running an event (Stage Hands, Electricians, Sound Board Operations, etc.). In that email will be the name of the event as well as all of the pertinent information for the call including when, where and what positions are needed. If you are available and interested in working on the event and are available for the call, you simply need to respond to the email letting us know that you are able to work the call. If you are scheduled for an event, you will get an email back confirming your status on the call. When it comes time for the event, you'll just come to the location outlined in the call email and you'll work with a supervisor on staff who will provide instructions for what to do that day. Calls vary from as short as 4 hours on a single day to full week theatrical runs. The call emails will detail availability requirements for multi-day productions. There are no minimum or maximum number of hours you can work so it is flexible if you have other projects going on.

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

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

Requires ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time

Requires ability to lift and move objects that are 50lbs

Requires ability to move materials

Requires working in difficult physical positions and body contortions

Amount of time required to travel to do this job: Less than 25%

Pay Rates

$19/hour base rate

$22.50/hour for Operator positions (Sound Board Op, Light Board Op, Flyperson, etc.)

When submitting, please let us know the date you are available to start working.

Grade of Position: T01N40 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20.00

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.

Emerson College

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Freelance, Shorter hours, Work at office, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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