University of North Carolina Wilmington
Temporary Theatre Technician Local Crew Positions - CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT Pool
University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412
About the Position
UNCW's Office of the Arts serves the campus and the Wilmington community by shining a spotlight on the intellectual life of the campus through diverse and unique cultural programming. The Office of the Arts curates the UNCW Presents Series, manages Kenan Auditorium, and advocates for the arts on UNCW's campus and in the Wilmington community, in collaboration with the five academic arts departments and community partners. UNCW's Office of the Arts participates in the cultural life of the region as a member of the NC Presenters Consortium and Arts North Carolina. UNCW is seeking applications of interest from candidates for temporary local stage crew positions to help with the variety of upcoming performances. We encourage applicants to submit an application for these positions if interested and qualified. Please include a cover letter that indicates the type of position interested in based on descriptions noted below. Review of applications will be ongoing and as needed for performances.
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include assisting with the assembling, disassembling, and maintenance of stages during theater productions. The positions receive general supervision from the Technical Director and have no supervisory responsibilities unless specifically appointed by the Technical Director.
Responsibilities
Clothing processes, sewing, cleaning, pressing and steaming, familiarity with construction and repair of costumes and accessories; or knowledge of wig and hair processes
Load and unload materials from trucks
Assemble and disassemble parts
Set up lighting, props and microphones
Move and rearrange furniture
Unload and set up road cases
Perform spotlight operation during shows
Construct and paint set pieces
Set up risers and musical equipment
Ensure props are affixed properly
Assist with video, sound and light production
Disassemble and store set pieces
Ensure props are present at the beginning of a scene and taken away at the end
Set up flats
Dismantle scenery and other set pieces
Work with electricians and lighting assistants
Set up lights and microphones
Operate sound and lighting systems
Build and install scenery
Operate scenery‑moving machinery
Clean stage and backstage before and after each production
Handle, wash and repair wardrobe
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge
English grammar, spelling and punctuation
University infrastructure, policies and procedures or ability to learn quickly
General methods and problems related to theatrical production; familiar with basic stage directions, terminology and theatrical equipment and materials
Design principles and the ability to translate specifications, blueprints or drawings into real‑world solutions if needed
Maintenance procedures for lighting and/or sound equipment and routine theater maintenance
Knowledge of stage properties, familiarity with construction of sets and scenes; or knowledge of stage lighting techniques, controls, and follow spot use; or knowledge of sound techniques; or knowledge of video production and playback techniques; or knowledge of stage rigging techniques
Safety rules and standards pertaining to backstage theater work
Abilities
Work independently in the absence of supervision
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Maintain effective audio‑visual discrimination and perception needed for: making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, recognizing and responding to questions, operating assigned equipment
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities that may include: sitting/standing for extended periods of time, lifting and/or moving at least 50 pounds, operating assigned equipment
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Maintain mental capacity that allows the capability of: making sound decisions, answering questions, demonstrating intellectual capabilities
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Crew Positions
Wardrobe – responsible for supervising all wardrobe related activities during the production run. Duties include laundry, primary dressing assistance, and quick changes. Must be proficient at sewing, quick repairs, steamers, irons, laundry facilities, sewing machines, and hand darning equipment.
Carpenters – hired to load in scenic elements. Duties include unloading trucks, unpacking boxes, loading scenery, repairing or constructing scenic elements, moving furniture or large props, run crew duties, and load out. Must provide own hand tools.
Flymen – operate a fly system from its locking rail. Responsibilities include bringing battens in/out, maintaining line sets, ensuring rope locks when lines are idle. Loaders are flymen who work high above the stage.
Riggers – assist in delivery, set up, operation, dismantling and striking rigging equipment. Duties include rigging for video, audio, lighting, scenery, ensuring safety and maintenance, operating rigging during load‑in, show, load‑out, identifying additional rigging, compliance with health and safety, working as crew during events, and packing equipment.
Electricians – responsible for all non‑design aspects of lighting, special effects, powering motors, installing, pointing and shaping beams, connecting to power, adding gels, patterns, gobos, and accessories.
Master Electrician – supervises all other electricians on a production or show.
Lighting Programmer – familiar with the lighting board, sits next to designer during tech, programs cues, often serves as Light Board Operator.
Light Board Operator – executes cues, writes cues for lighting board, adjusts for equipment failure, may create cues live, experience with ETC Eos family expected.
Audio Crew – responsible for load‑in, set‑up, load‑out of audio/video, unloading speakers, monitors, mixers, microphones, projectors, screens, cameras, running cables, troubleshooting.
Soundboard Operator (A1) – head of Audio Crew, responsible for sound engineering, signal routing, live mixing, sound cues, extensive knowledge of live sound production, experience with Yamaha M7CL Digital Consoles or similar.
Props – responsible for maintenance and repair of props, organizing prop table, ensuring props are functioning and set properly, highly organized with carpentry craft experience.
Minimum Experience and Education
Some experience required.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Experience in Theater or Film preferred.
Audio, lighting, rigging and video preferred.
Degree in Theater or Film preferred.
Compensation & Hours Pay: $15.00 - $19.50 per hour. Hours per week, days, and weekly schedule vary.
Application Process To receive full consideration, please complete the entire online application, including the Work History section, and provide a cover letter describing the specific skill set you are applying for and your supporting experience. This is a temporary position. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to Affordable Care Act guidelines.
EEO Statement UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
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Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include assisting with the assembling, disassembling, and maintenance of stages during theater productions. The positions receive general supervision from the Technical Director and have no supervisory responsibilities unless specifically appointed by the Technical Director.
Responsibilities
Clothing processes, sewing, cleaning, pressing and steaming, familiarity with construction and repair of costumes and accessories; or knowledge of wig and hair processes
Load and unload materials from trucks
Assemble and disassemble parts
Set up lighting, props and microphones
Move and rearrange furniture
Unload and set up road cases
Perform spotlight operation during shows
Construct and paint set pieces
Set up risers and musical equipment
Ensure props are affixed properly
Assist with video, sound and light production
Disassemble and store set pieces
Ensure props are present at the beginning of a scene and taken away at the end
Set up flats
Dismantle scenery and other set pieces
Work with electricians and lighting assistants
Set up lights and microphones
Operate sound and lighting systems
Build and install scenery
Operate scenery‑moving machinery
Clean stage and backstage before and after each production
Handle, wash and repair wardrobe
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge
English grammar, spelling and punctuation
University infrastructure, policies and procedures or ability to learn quickly
General methods and problems related to theatrical production; familiar with basic stage directions, terminology and theatrical equipment and materials
Design principles and the ability to translate specifications, blueprints or drawings into real‑world solutions if needed
Maintenance procedures for lighting and/or sound equipment and routine theater maintenance
Knowledge of stage properties, familiarity with construction of sets and scenes; or knowledge of stage lighting techniques, controls, and follow spot use; or knowledge of sound techniques; or knowledge of video production and playback techniques; or knowledge of stage rigging techniques
Safety rules and standards pertaining to backstage theater work
Abilities
Work independently in the absence of supervision
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Maintain effective audio‑visual discrimination and perception needed for: making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, recognizing and responding to questions, operating assigned equipment
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities that may include: sitting/standing for extended periods of time, lifting and/or moving at least 50 pounds, operating assigned equipment
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Maintain mental capacity that allows the capability of: making sound decisions, answering questions, demonstrating intellectual capabilities
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Crew Positions
Wardrobe – responsible for supervising all wardrobe related activities during the production run. Duties include laundry, primary dressing assistance, and quick changes. Must be proficient at sewing, quick repairs, steamers, irons, laundry facilities, sewing machines, and hand darning equipment.
Carpenters – hired to load in scenic elements. Duties include unloading trucks, unpacking boxes, loading scenery, repairing or constructing scenic elements, moving furniture or large props, run crew duties, and load out. Must provide own hand tools.
Flymen – operate a fly system from its locking rail. Responsibilities include bringing battens in/out, maintaining line sets, ensuring rope locks when lines are idle. Loaders are flymen who work high above the stage.
Riggers – assist in delivery, set up, operation, dismantling and striking rigging equipment. Duties include rigging for video, audio, lighting, scenery, ensuring safety and maintenance, operating rigging during load‑in, show, load‑out, identifying additional rigging, compliance with health and safety, working as crew during events, and packing equipment.
Electricians – responsible for all non‑design aspects of lighting, special effects, powering motors, installing, pointing and shaping beams, connecting to power, adding gels, patterns, gobos, and accessories.
Master Electrician – supervises all other electricians on a production or show.
Lighting Programmer – familiar with the lighting board, sits next to designer during tech, programs cues, often serves as Light Board Operator.
Light Board Operator – executes cues, writes cues for lighting board, adjusts for equipment failure, may create cues live, experience with ETC Eos family expected.
Audio Crew – responsible for load‑in, set‑up, load‑out of audio/video, unloading speakers, monitors, mixers, microphones, projectors, screens, cameras, running cables, troubleshooting.
Soundboard Operator (A1) – head of Audio Crew, responsible for sound engineering, signal routing, live mixing, sound cues, extensive knowledge of live sound production, experience with Yamaha M7CL Digital Consoles or similar.
Props – responsible for maintenance and repair of props, organizing prop table, ensuring props are functioning and set properly, highly organized with carpentry craft experience.
Minimum Experience and Education
Some experience required.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Experience in Theater or Film preferred.
Audio, lighting, rigging and video preferred.
Degree in Theater or Film preferred.
Compensation & Hours Pay: $15.00 - $19.50 per hour. Hours per week, days, and weekly schedule vary.
Application Process To receive full consideration, please complete the entire online application, including the Work History section, and provide a cover letter describing the specific skill set you are applying for and your supporting experience. This is a temporary position. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to Affordable Care Act guidelines.
EEO Statement UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
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