Position Details Position Information Job Title PRAx Production Assistant: Stage Technician I Appointment Type Student Employee Job Location Corvallis Position Appointment Percent 100 Appointment Basis 12 Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Remote or Hybrid option? Min Hourly Rate $14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (Portland Metro) Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro) Position Summary This recruitment will be used to fill four part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Production Student Lead: Stage Technician II position for the Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts (PRAx) at Oregon State University (OSU). PRAx Production Student Leads will work many of the back of house positions at PRAx, and will help to train and guide other students, provide production support at on and off-campus events, and will be assigned where needed on any given day. Duties may include stage setup and strike, load-in, load-out, stage management, setting and operating lighting, sound, and/or video systems, organizing and maintaining equipment and spaces. The Student Lead will be required to learn and follow safety policies and procedures of PRAx and may be asked to assist in training and supervising other students in those policies and procedures. The position requires a demonstrated high level of discretion and sense of appropriateness, ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor when working in stressful situations, as well as excellent communication and customer service skills. PRAx employees are expected to use good judgement, to conduct themselves professionally while at work, to follow the guidelines for proper work attire, and to be punctual and reliable. This is a pooled posting. That means it will stay open for several months and we will pull applicants from the "pool" for interviews as openings occur, until the closing date, and possibly beyond. Reports to: Senior Venue Technical Manager Schedule: Varied schedule, up to 24 hours per week. Preference given to those who can work 12-24 hours a week. These positions will require evening and weekend work. Position Duties Duties Support all aspects of back of house/production, which may include: * Hanging and focusing lights * Running cables * Operating follow spots * Operating audio equipment, including audio or monitor mixing * Moving equipment and furniture * Operation of video equipment * Changeovers of the black box theatre configuration * Maintaining administrative systems and organization * Stage management * Loading and unloading equipment from various spaces * Setting up the stage * Operating lighting equipment * Clean up: picking up venue spaces, sweeping and mopping stage, stowing equipment in its proper places, resetting spaces for the next users * Reading, interpreting or creating stage plots * Taping down cords and/or carpeting * Potentially driving for work, picking up and/or dropping off equipment * Other duties as assigned Physical demands: * Climbing; ascending or descending from a ladder, stairs scaffolding, etc. * Bending or stooping; bending downward and forward by bending spine at waist or by bending leg/spine. * Twisting; tuning the upper body while maintaining a stationary at lower body position. * Kneeling; bending at the knee to come to a rest on knee or knees * Crawling; moving about on hands and knees or hand and feet. * Reaching; extending hand(s) and arm(s) overhead, lower or horizontally of the body. * Standing; particularly for extending periods of time. * Sitting; particularly for extending periods of time. * Walking; moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Excludes walking to/from work area or cafeteria, etc. * Lifting; raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to- position. Ability to lift 40 lbs. * Fine hand manipulation; fingering, picking pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand a in a handle. * Pushing/Pulling; using upper extremities to press against something with a steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward or to exert force in order to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion. * Frequently Grasping; applying pressure to an object with the finger or palm Minimum Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements * Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study * Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment * Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard * High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program * Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term * Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term* * Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term * Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term* * International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center. Additional Required Qualifications A minimum of two years' experience supervising, managing, or mentoring others. Ability to communicate directions in a clear and concise manner. Ability to communicate professionally with internal and external clients, other staff and guests. Reliability and punctuality is a must. Production leads should arrive ready to work in approved dress code. Prior experience working with live performance, such as sound, lighting, theater, stagehand, live performance. Ability to be trained on current AV technologies and in safety procedures, to continually follow safety procedures as trained; and to train and supervise other students in learned procedures. This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq. Preferred (Special) Qualifications * Current driver's license and excellent driving record. * Ability to occasionally drive PRAx and/or personal vehicle for work. * Current training in CPR, First Aid, Use of AED. Working Conditions / Work Schedule Working Conditions: * Possible exposure to weather or outdoor conditions * Work in confined and/or crowded areas * Work in high locations such as catwalks and tension grid. * Exposure to operating machinery * Potential exposure to loud noises, flashing or bright lights * Driving and occasional travel; requires a current Driver's License. Posting Detail Information Posting Number P11334SE Number of Vacancies 4 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/13/2025 Posting Date 08/05/2024 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 06/13/2025 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students Special Instructions to Applicants When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: ● A Resume ● A Cover Letter For additional information please contact: Kyle Lemoi at kyle.lemoi@oregonstate.edu OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval Supplemental Questions