Student Assistant Stage Manager
About The Position
The Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality is the largest student employer at Illinois State University. We provide the campus community and guests with high-quality and professional event services and dining experiences in a variety of settings dedicated to enhancing the campus experience in a diverse community. The Assistant Stage Manager maintains daily operations for the Production Services division within Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality. This includes the setup and teardown of events and event-related equipment, including but not limited to lighting, sound, video, streaming equipment, and other staging equipment. This position also frequently interfaces and works with clients to meet all production service needs for events. Other duties include training and supervising stagehands, performing maintenance and cleaning tasks, and assisting full-time staff members as needed. The Assistant Stage Manager is also expected to perform other duties as assigned and contribute to continual improvement initiatives throughout the department. Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality is committed to providing an outstanding experience for students, faculty, staff, and guests in all of our locations. The Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality takes great pride in providing welcoming and inclusive spaces, high-quality food, and superior service, by trained and caring student and professional staff. It is our philosophy to recruit, inspire, and retain talented team members while we foster their development. It is our goal to promote a more fully diverse and inclusive campus community.
Requirements
- Applicant must have worked for Production Services for 1 semester.
- Be available to work nights and weekends.
- Be proficient with time management.
- Be proficient with the setup, teardown, and operation of equipment commonly used within Production Services.
- Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Have a strong sense of self-motivation, able to perform duties without supervision.
- Have a strong aptitude for customer service.
- Be committed to working potentially long work hours as necessary and filling open shifts if available.
- Be committed to teamwork, learning new skills, sharing known skills, and contributing to the continual improvement of the department.
- Lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
- Climb several flights of stairs and tall ladders.
- Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
Nice To Haves
- Have previous experience training, supervising, and leading others.
- Have experience operating scissor lifts, bucket lifts, or similar machinery.
- Be able to work in extreme temperatures.
- Be able to work at heights over 70 feet.
Responsibilities
- Setup and teardown of events and event-related equipment, including but not limited to lighting, sound, video, streaming equipment, and other staging equipment
- Interface and work with clients to meet all production service needs for events
- Training and supervising stagehands
- Performing maintenance and cleaning tasks
- Assisting full-time staff members as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned and contribute to continual improvement initiatives throughout the department
Benefits
- Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
