Part-time Theatre Technician (9 month)

Ferris State University

United States, Michigan, Big Rapids

1201 South State Street (Show on map)

Jun 07, 2025

Position Title:	Part-time Theatre Technician (9 month)
Location:	Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:	33500 - Humanities
Advertised Salary:	$17 to $20 per hour - Salary commensurate with education, experiences and other requirements.
Benefits:	Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position. Part Time Support
FLSA:	Non-Exempt
Temporary/Continuing:	Continuing
Part-Time/Full-Time:	Part-Time
Union Group:	N/A
Term of Position:	9 Month
At Will/Just Cause:	At Will
Summary of Position:	Part-time Theatre Technician working up to 28 hours per week will assist the Technical Theatre Instructor/Auditorium Manager with all the technical elements for events. This can include sound, scenery, lighting, painting, and running performances in Williams Auditorium. Job schedule will include some days, evenings & weekends. This is a 9-month part-time (no more than 28 hours per week) position during the academic year (mid- August to mid-May) at the main campus in Big Rapids. The start date for this position is August 2025.
Position Type:	Staff
Required Education:	High school diploma or equivalent.
Required Work Experience:	Experience beyond high school with the technical aspects of mounting and running events such as set construction, painting, lighting, sound, rigging and audio visual.
Required Licenses and Certifications:	Valid driver's license
Physical Demands:	Office Environment Bending Carrying Electrical Hazards Moving Reaching Sitting Twisting Balancing Climbing Driving Heights Lifting Pulling/Pushing Repetitive movement Standing
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:	* College degree in Technical Theatre * Professional work in the field or related fields * Experience with Social Media and Publicity/Outreach * Experience with Front of House/Management * Experience with graphic design
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:	* Assist auditorium manager with technical and event services for all Williams Auditorium events produced by campus entities and public users. * Assist auditorium manager to maintain inventory, schedule and perform maintenance of sound, lights, fly system and audiovisual equipment. * Responsible for picking items/materials from local vendors. * Help coordinate incoming show requirements and house capabilities. * Carry out responsibilities in accordance with University policies and applicable laws. * Assist auditorium manager working with students and student employees on all auditorium events and theatre productions. * Work evenings and weekends as needed. * Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically. * Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives. * Directly responsible to the Technical Theatre Instructor/Williams Auditorium Manager. * Supervise student employees and students when needed. * Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with the University Lab Safety Coordinator. * Operates university motor or personal vehicles safely while carrying out job responsibilities * Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:
Skills and Abilities:	* Skills and Abilities in all technical theatre aspects, or equivalent experience * Ability to help supervise an interdisciplinary group * Effective interpersonal skills * Effective communication skills * Experience working directly with people from diverse, racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Required Documents:	Cover Letter Resume
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Initial Application Review Date:	June 16, 2025
Open Until Position is Filled?:	Yes
Posting Close Date:
EEO Statement:	Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University's Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.
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