Title: Stagehand Work-Study

Position Type: Workstudy

College: Community College of Denver

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: CCD Arts, Communication, Design and Education Pathway

Campus: Auraria Campus

Location: Denver

Salary Range: 19.29

Job Summary:

A Work Study Stagehand will assist the Performing Arts department in day-to-day operations within the department as well as assisting in production-based tasks for music recitals, theatrical productions, and other events. The purpose of this position is to give students valuable experience in an event production environment while mutually benefitting the department in moving productions forward and staffing events of the department.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Including but not limited to:

Office Tasks:
Copying/Scanning Documents
Printing copies, posters, and other documents sent from faculty/staff
Replenishing office supply stock and communicating when stocks are low
Maintaining the condition of the Studio Blackbox Theatre and King Center fifth floor common areas
Assisting in technological tasks for faculty/staff (troubleshooting printers, projectors, etc)
Hang posters for departmental events around campus and surrounding areas
Design posters (occasional)
Updating costume, flat, and prop inventories
Folding programs for recitals

Production Tasks:
Hanging, focusing, troubleshooting, and designing lights for events
Audio set up, live event mixing, QLab operation
Theatrical rigging
Set carpentry, scenic painting
House management for events
Staffing for events (this is variable, definitely plays into Students' individual skills)

Minimum Qualifications:

All CCD Work Study eligibility requirements must be met.
A general knowledge of/appreciation for theatre and music.

Preferred Qualifications:

6 months of theatre/stagehand/concert "roadie" experience (could be high school theatre/music program experience or professional)
6 months of customer service experience
Graphic design experience (Adobe Photoshop, Canva, etc)
Major in Theatre, Music, Record Arts preferred

Selection Process:

All applications will be reviewed

Additional Information/Benefits:

This role will allow the student to gain valuable event/concert/theatrical production experience in a proper learning environment, and it will teach valuable skills in the paperwork side of theatre/music production that beginning artists typically don't experience. This position aims to teach personal responsibility, accountability, and time management skills, which are imperative in any career.
The ACD-EDU Pathway-- Theatre, Music, Recording Arts, Graphic Design, Architecture, etc.

This position is fantastic for a creative person who can handle a fast paced environment, enjoy tasks which require fine motor skills or a designer's eye, can learn quickly, isn't afraid to fail or be told "No", and works well in teams.