Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $18.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Missouri State University is a respected public university located in Springfield, Missouri, renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, diversity, and community engagement. The university serves a broad student population by offering a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs that focus not only on intellectual development but also on practical applications and career readiness. Missouri State University is home to numerous facilities that support both academic and extracurricular activities, including performance venues and athletic facilities such as the Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, the GSB Arena, Hammons Student Center, Plaster Stadium, and the Betty and Bobby... Show More
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or equivalent
- three years of progressively responsible experience in technical operations, theatre, concert, or entertainment production at a comparable facility
- strong verbal and written communication skills
- supervisory skills
- ability to design and construct production equipment from sketches or plans
- ability to read and understand floor plans, color schemes, stage lighting, and basic construction plans or blueprints
- mechanical skills in the construction, operation, and minor repair of sound and lighting equipment
- ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 100 pounds frequently
- ability to stand for prolonged periods and climb ladders
- willingness to work evenings and weekends during major events
- authorization to work in the United States
- no work visa sponsorship provided
Job Qualifications
- high school diploma or equivalent
- bachelor’s degree preferred
- three years of progressively responsible experience in technical operations, theatre, concert, or entertainment production at a comparable facility
- experience in stage lighting operations, sound reinforcement and design, counterweight operations, construction, maintenance, and operations
- strong verbal and written communication skills
- supervisory skills
- ability to design and construct production equipment from sketches or plans
- ability to read and understand floor plans and blueprints
- mechanical skills for maintenance and repair of equipment
Job Duties
- develop, construct, and maintain lighting and sound equipment for daily operations and special events
- provide production assistance to university departments and commercial entertainers
- recommend staging, counterweight tightening, lighting, and sound techniques
- supervise production and technical crews composed of student and temporary employees
- act as Technical Director’s representative during events when the Technical Director is unavailable
- read and interpret floor plans, color schemes, and construction blueprints
- operate and perform minor repairs on sound and lighting equipment
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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