Academic ConnectPart-time Theatre Technician (9 month)
| Position Title: | Part-time Theatre Technician (9 month) |
| Location: | Big Rapids (Main Campus) |
| Department: | 33507 - Williams Auditorium |
| Advertised Salary: | $17 to $20 per hour; Salary commensurate with education, experiences and other requirements. |
| Benefits: | Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position. Part Time Support |
| FLSA: | Non-Exempt |
| Temporary/Continuing: | Continuing |
| Part-Time/Full-Time: | Part-Time |
| Union Group: | N/A |
| Term of Position: | 9 Month |
| At Will/Just Cause: | At Will |
| Summary of Position: | Part-time Theatre Technician working up to 28 hours per week will assist the Technical Theatre Instructor/Auditorium Manager with all the technical elements for events. This can include sound, scenery, lighting, painting, and running performances in Williams Auditorium. Job schedule will include some days, evenings & weekends. This is a 9-month, part-time (no more than 28 hours per week) position during the academic year (mid- August to mid-May) at the main campus in Big Rapids. The anticipated start date for this position is March 2026, however this is an estimated date and can be revised as needed. |
| Position Type: | Staff |
| Required Education: | High school diploma or equivalent. |
| Required Work Experience: | Experience beyond high school with the technical aspects of mounting and running events such as set construction, painting, lighting, sound, rigging and audio visual. |
| Required Licenses and Certifications: | Valid driver's license |
| Physical Demands: | Office Environment, Bending, Carrying, Electrical Hazards, Moving, Reaching, Sitting, Twisting, Balancing, Climbing, Driving, Heights, Lifting, Pulling/Pushing, Repetitive movement, Standing |
| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: | • College degree in Technical Theatre • Professional work in the field or related fields • Experience with Social Media and Publicity/Outreach • Experience with Front of House/Management • Experience with graphic design |
| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: | • Assist auditorium manager with technical and event services for all Williams Auditorium events produced by campus entities and public users. • Assist auditorium manager to maintain inventory, schedule and perform maintenance of sound, lights, fly system and audiovisual equipment. • Responsible for picking items/materials from local vendors. • Help coordinate incoming show requirements and house capabilities. • Carry out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws. • Assist auditorium manager working with students and student employees on all auditorium events and theatre productions. • Work evenings and weekends as needed. • Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically. • Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives. • Directly responsible to the Technical Theatre Instructor/Williams Auditorium Manager. • Supervise student employees and students when needed. • Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with the University Lab Safety Coordinator. • Operates a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities. • Any other duties assigned within the position classification area. |
| Skills and Abilities: | • Skills and Abilities in all technical theatre aspects, or equivalent experience • Ability to help supervise an interdisciplinary group • Effective interpersonal skills • Effective communication skills • Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic and life experiences. |
| Required Documents: | Cover Letter, Resume |
| Initial Application Review Date: | February 16, 2026 |
| Open Until Position is Filled?: | Yes |
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