Theater Technical Assistant

Job Profile:

Arts Programming Assistant 1 Non-Exempt

Job Family:

Arts Programming

Time Type:

PRN

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$20.00 USD Hourly

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:
Provides administrative support for basic arts programming activities, such as scheduling events and coordinating with artists and volunteers.

Job Description:

Position Salary Range:

$20.00 per hour

ASU Gammage is seeking several part-time technical assistants to assist in backstage operations at ASU Gammage, ASU Desert Financial Arena, and other facilities on and off campus as needed. This position reports to the Production Managers and is part time, hourly and requires a flexible work schedule to accommodate events. Ideal candidates will have some hours available during the day during the week as well as nights weekends and holidays. 

Essential Duties:

•    Assist with the operation and maintenance of theatrical facility/rental equipment at ASU Gammage and other venues where our department may hold events 
•    Operate theatrical lighting/audio/video equipment and software, as well as hydraulic /counterweight fly systems
•    Set-up and take down lighting, sound, and video equipment
•    Load and unload trucks
•    Maintain theatrical equipment
•    Transport of personnel and equipment
•    Run errands using university vehicle
•    Light cleaning duties typical of a theatre
•    Perform other related duties as needed

Desired Qualifications:

•    General knowledge of technical theatre and backstage working environment
•    Comfortable working on high ladders, ceiling grid system and balcony rail.  
•    Drive on university business and possess a valid US driver license upon employment. 
•    Good knowledge of the area surrounding the ASU Tempe campus.
•    Set up and take down of lighting, audio, and/or video equipment
•    Running/Operating of lighting, audio and/or video equipment and software

Working Environment:

•    Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling and/or lifting up to 70 lbs.
•    Remain standing for long periods of time.
•    Climbing ladders 10-foot tall, working at heights above 40 feet and multiple flights of stairs in one shift.
•    Frequent bending and reaching.
•    Shifts can be over 8 hours long, for consecutive days, as business needs require.

Department Statement:

ASU Cultural Affairs is comprised of three units - ASU Gammage, ASU 365 Community Union and ASU Kerr. Through the mission of Connecting Communities™, ASU Cultural Affairs makes an impact across the Valley of the Sun through the arts, entertainment, education and events.

ASU Cultural Affairs is committed to providing a welcoming, equitable and respectful environment for all in order to realize our mission of Connecting Communities™ through the arts, entertainment, education and events. Our core values serve as a guide for daring engagement, respectful dialogue and cross-collaboration. Learn more about our commitment and values at https://www.asugammage.com/about/asu-cultural-affairs-core-values

To learn about the ASU Charter and goals, visit: president.asu.edu/asu-mission-goals 

Driving Requirement:

This position may require driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$24727.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter

• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

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Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Background Check Statement:

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Fingerprint Check Statement:

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