Overhire Stage Hand

Join our community and experience Emerson College! Purpose of this Position: The Office of the Arts is seeking eager, responsible and dependable stagehands and technicians to join our Overhire list and work in a fast-paced theater and event production environment. Please read the job description below carefully for further details. Report To: Office of the Arts Production Team Direct Staff Reports: None Student Workers this position supports: None Is this position ?Essential? and be needed for emergencies or to work when the College is closed? Yes Job Description Essential Functions of the Role: Stagehands and technicians, under the direction of production staff, will assist in setting up, supporting, and taking down of theatrical shows and live events, as well as general theater maintenance. How does an Overhire List work? The way that the Overhire position works is similar to that of a freelance position. When there is a show or event coming up, an email will be sent out for a... ?call? for folks to work in the various roles necessary for running an event (Stage Hands, Electricians, Sound Board Operations, ect.). In that email will be the name of the event as well as all of the pertinent information for the call including when, where and what positions are needed. If you are available and interested in working on the event and are available for the call, you simply need to respond to the email letting us know that you are able to work the call. If you are scheduled for an event, you will get an email back confirming your status on the call. When it comes time for the event, you?ll just come to the location outlined in the call email and you?ll work with a supervisor on staff who will provide instructions for what to do that day. Calls vary from as short as 4 hours on a single day to full week theatrical runs. The call emails will detail availability requirements for multi-day productions. There are no minimum or maximum number of hours you can work so it is flexible if you have other projects going on. Qualifications: Must be able to work within diverse teams and may be asked to work cross-departmentally. The ability to work nights, weekends, and potential long shifts is required. An ideal candidate would- ?Be able to lift 50lb or more. ?Be able to take direction. ?Have basic experience or familiarity with hand tools. ?Have an excellent attitude and a desire to learn. Work Environment and Demands of the position: Physical Place and Existing Conditions Theaters with variable conditions Intellectual and Mental Concentration for extended periods of time Requires long periods of mental concentration Requires constant coordination of Mental and Visual Attention Yes Requires ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time: Yes Requires ability to lift and move objects that are 50lbs Requires ability to move materials Yes Requires working in difficult physical positions and body contortions Yes Amount of time required to travel to do this job Less than 25% Pay Rates: $19/hour base rate $22.50/hour for Operator positions (Sound Board Op, Light Board Op, Flyperson, etc.) When submitting, please let us know the date you are available to start working. Grade of Position: T01N40 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20.00 In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week. Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits such as life and disability coverage as well as commuter offerings are available. Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements. Diversity Statement Emerson College believes diversity enriches every experience by providing the opportunity to learn from individuals who may have different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Engagement with diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the College enhances the personal and intellectual growth of all members of our campus community. Emerson is committed to strengthening communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of the intercultural competencies necessary for meaningful citizenship in an increasingly complex, pluralistic society. Emerson College embraces and encourages differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make each of us unique. Emerson College is the nation?s only four-year institution dedicated exclusively to majors in communication and the arts in a liberal arts context. It is located in the dynamic multi-cultural city of Boston in close proximity to major arts institutions, performing art venues, and research centers. The college enrolls over 5,800 graduate and undergraduate students from more than 70 countries and all 50 states. Emerson College has campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands. At Emerson College, we seek individuals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to our campuses to increase our depth, breadth, and diversity in our educational offerings. Emerson?s commitment to inclusive excellence is supported by a range of resources. Annual Clery Report In accordance with the federal Clery and Campus SaVE Acts, Emerson College commits to providing all current and prospective students and employees with access to the annual campus security reports for each of our campuses. This report may be accessed from the Emerson College Police Department website. Emerson College has designated the Associate Vice President of Equity, Access & Equal Opportunity/ Title IX Coordinator to respond to inquiries regarding the College's Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment & Sexual Violence. The Associate Vice President of Equity, Access & Equal Opportunity/ Title IX Coordinator is located in the Ansin Building, 180 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111, Suite 409, and may be reached by calling (617) 824-8999 or by emailing oeo@emerson.edu

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