STUDENT-Commencement Rigging & Lighting Assistant

Job Description

Job Summary

Provides lighting, rigging, staging, and help with the video walls for this event. Install the rigging, trussing, lighting and control for the event, as well as act as run crew for the concert. Following the concert and Commencement, the crew will strike all equipment and pack it on to trucks.

Supervision

This position reports to the Commencement Technical Coordinator.

Representative Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties

1. Unpack, prep, and hang lighting fixtures onto trussing. Run and manage cabling according to technical plots. Assist with "focusing" lights and installing gels, gobos, or top hats. Perform basic troubleshooting of cables and fixtures during setup.
2. Assemble truss sections using pins, bolts, and hammers. Assist ground riggers with the preparation of motors, hoists, slings, and shackles. Loom and secure cables to trussing for a clean, professional appearance. Maintain a safe work perimeter during all overhead lifting operations.

Qualifications

Knowledge of entertainment lighting, sound and/or rigging. Completion of relevant coursework is preferred. Availability to work after exams (May 9th to May 18th, housing and meals for on-campus students is provided).

Work Environment

Most of the work of the incumbent is carried out within a generally accessible, safe, indoor environment. The incumbent will be required to operate specialized lighting and rigging equipment. The incumbent may be exposed to varying levels of noise when operating the machines. The incumbent will be required to bend and kneel and lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Pay Rate:

$16.45

Hiring Manager:

Mike Garrett

About Us

Ithaca College's student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth.

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

It is advised that applicants apply attaching both a resume and cover letter. Application screening will begin immediately. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the I-9 and employment eligibility requirements. You will need to bring your original, unexpired, authorized personal identification documents to your designated representative or The Office of Human Resources (Peggy Ryan Williams Center, Garden Level) to complete the form. More about acceptable documentation can be found here: Please note that photos or copies will not be accepted.

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