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 Office of the Arts maintains an overhire list of experienced freelance theater/events technicians and artisans to assist with load in, operation, and loading out shows or events. Individuals on this list are employed in a freelance capacity and are scheduled on an as-needed basis. The Office of the Arts sends out emails to the overhire list when stagehands, technicians, or artisans are required for projects. These emails are frequent between September and June and include positional needs, dates/times of the shifts/calls, and which venue the project work will be happening in. If interested in a call, individuals may reply by email with their availability for the shifts sent, provided they have the technical expertise to fill the call. If selected for the shift, a representative from the production department will respond by asking for confirmation. The overhire must then confirm they are taking the shifts. Preference is given to individuals who can commit to full projects, and the Office of the Arts fills shifts/calls on a first come, first served basis, taking into account the technical needs of the production. This overhire list has limited space and is refreshed/cycled regularly based on the availability and number of calls worked by individuals on the list. Individuals who are inactive/ do not work shifts with the Office of the Arts for a 6-month period will be removed from the list. Individuals removed from the list are invited to re-apply if and when their availability changes. Candidates must have a working knowledge of the theatrical and live events production industry, be able to work hours of the call, which may include nights, weekends, and potentially long shifts, take direction well and communicate effectively, have basic experience or familiarity with the tools and supplies of the department they work with, have excellent time management skills, adapt well within a fast-paced and changing environment, maintain professionalism and represent the Office of the Arts well when interacting with clients and students, work well within diverse teams with different personalities and experience levels, and be willing to work cross-departmentally if needed. Ideal candidates would have experience in a professional theatre environment including theatrical construction, scenic and prop carpentry, circuiting and focusing lights, knowledge of ETC EOS software, knowledge of Yamaha digital audio consoles, theatrical A2 working practices, understand basic theatrical rigging and counterweight line-set systems and automation, understand signal flow, use power tools in a safe and efficient manner, maintenance, repair, and minor alterations of wardrobe items, be comfortable working at heights, be familiar with general safety practices in a live production environment, have an excellent attitude and a desire to learn, and be proactive and work independently if required. The work environment includes theaters with variable conditions and requires long periods of mental concentration, constant coordination of mental and visual attention, ability to stand or sit for long periods, ability to lift and move objects up to 50lbs, ability to move materials, and ability to work in difficult physical positions and body contortions. Currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students at Emerson College are not permitted to apply for this position. The position is part-time with scheduled weekly hours of 20.00. Emerson College offers a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week including health plans, dental plans, time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible.

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