Stage Operations Assistant (2 Openings)

Working closely with the Technical Director of Stage Operations, the Stage Operations Assistant’s primary responsibility will be to support the hang and focus of theatrical lighting for the Theatre, Dance, and Music Department productions at the Eisner Center. Functioning as a Head Production Electrician, they will lead student crews to safely and accurately install theatrical lighting in multiple performance venues. In addition, the Stage Operation team handles the load in of seating risers, audio equipment, and soft goods. The schedule will be flexible and scheduled on an as-needed basis between August – May. Basic Functions: Working closely with the Technical Director of Stage Operations, the Stage Operations Assistant’s primary responsibility will be to support the hang and focus of theatrical lighting at Denison University’s Eisner Center for the Performing Arts. Functioning as a Head Production Electrician, they will lead student crews to safely and accurately install theatrical lighting in multiple performance venues. In addition, the Stage Operation team handles the load in of seating risers, audio equipment, and soft goods. The schedule will be flexible and scheduled on an as-needed basis between August – May, not to exceed 100 hours each semester. Essential Job Functions: The Stage Operations Assistant will interpret theatrical lighting plots, lead the hang and focus of theatrical lighting fixtures. They will collaborate with the TD of Stage Operations on other technical elements of stage set ups, including pits eating, projections, etc. They will supervise and guide student staff members, ensuring they complete all necessary tasks in a satisfactory and safe manner. The Stage Operations Assistant will program and patch the lighting consoles (ETC IonXE) at Eisner for performances. Minimum Qualifications: -At least one year of documented experience in theatrical lighting. -Ability to read interpret lighting plots and install theatrical lighting -Experience with ETC Ion or ETC IonXE lighting control consoles. Preferred Qualifications: -Supervisory experience related to theatrical lighting installation and leading a crew. -Experience with digital audio consoles - Experience with ETCNet digital lighting systems - Facility with working with undergraduate students Pay Range: $18-21/hr Denison University is an independent, coeducational, residential college of liberal arts and sciences. Founded in 1831, Denison is one of the earliest colleges to be established in the old "Northwest Territory," west of the Allegheny Mountains and north of the Ohio River. Denison University is a leading liberal arts college where faculty and students collaborate in research, civic engagement, & cultivation of independent thinking. As a leader among the nation's top residential liberal arts colleges, Denison has earned a reputation for academic rigor that is rivaled only by its commitment to preparing students for a lifetime of personal, professional and civic success. Denison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Title IX Notice: Sex discrimination is prohibited by federal law through Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Denison does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates including admissions and employment. For Denison’s official Notice of Non-Discrimination, please visit You can learn more about Title IX at Denison at Job seekers who may need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io.