Technical Jobs
Thank you for your interest in the Technical Services department. At this time, the Technical Services department is hiring stage managers.
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Thank you for your interest in the Technical Services department. At this time, the Technical Services department is hiring stage managers.
Overview
Technical staff are responsible for stage management (70% of shifts), video streaming and recording (15% of shifts), archival audio recording (10% of shifts), and speech mic operation (5% of shifts) in support of over 500 services a year including rehearsals, concerts, rental events, and other productions taking place in the Bienen School of Music’s venues.
All technical staff are trained and work as stage managers, and are encouraged to complete additional trainings in order to rotate into recording, speech mic operation, and video roles.
Wage: Base: $14.05/hr.; Maximum: $18.00/hr.; Work-Study preferred, but not required. (Wage increases contingent upon training, performance, and tenure.)
Supervisors: Technical Services Managers
Note: Technical staff must be able to lift up to 70 pounds (32 kg).
Location: In-person shifts at Northwestern's Evanston Campus in Bienen School of Music performance venues
Hours and Scheduling: Hours of employment for technical staff are in effect every week of the academic quarter, including reading and exam weeks. Shifts occur regularly in the evenings and less frequently during the day throughout the week and weekend. Staff members are given access to a shared calendar, and request shifts in advance according to their availability and training level. Unfilled shifts are assigned based on staff availability. Individual or group trainings outside of events are scheduled with the supervisors. Staff members are expected to work a minimum of ten shifts per quarter, approximately 5-10 hours per week.
General Duties:
Stage Manager
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PA Technician
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Set-up, set-change, and strike all necessary sound reinforcement equipment
Operate one speech microphone using a variety of mixing consoles and PA systems
Oversee organization and monitoring of audio equipment inventory
Assist Stage Manager, Recording Technician, Video Technician, House Manager, Head Usher, and other CMO staff as necessary
Recording Technician
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Video Technician
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