Hiring Department
Performing Arts Operations
Job Description
The Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of
Missouri-St. Louis creates opportunities for the people of our
region to experience, appreciate and embrace the transformational
power of the performing arts. It is a welcoming place, a leading
cultural partner in our community and a symbol of this University's
commitments to integrate education, innovation and
excellence.
The Stage Services Assistant provides operational and technical
support for performances, events, and venue activities by assisting
with the setup, operation, and teardown of staging, seating, audio,
lighting, video, and other event-related equipment.
[Event Setup] – 25%
- Under specific direction, safely and efficiently place
equipment (sound equipment, lighting equipment, other performance
support items) on, around, or near stage or event spaces.
Load and/or unload items and equipment from semi-/box trucks,
client vehicles as necessary.
Safely stage equipment in preparation for use as
necessary.
[Reception Setup] – 25%
- Under supervision, safely set up portable staging, seating, and
tables to match client requests.
[Direct Event Support] – 20%
- Under specific direction, safely operate or handle theatrical
equipment as required in support of an event; equipment may be
staging, audio, lighting, or video equipment; specific training
and/or Touhill qualification may be required to be authorized to
operate/handle certain equipment.
[Teardown and Load-out Support] – 25%
- Under supervision, remove portable staging, seating, tables, or
other theater or stage equipment that was previously utilized;
return items to specified storage locations.
- Organize areas that were utilized in preparation for subsequent
events.
[Training] – 5%
- Complete University-mandated training as required.
- Complete Touhill-specific training (and/or Touhill
qualification(s)) as required.
As with all positions, may perform other job-related
responsibilities as needed to support departmental and campus-wide
needs.
Shift
Variable depending on event needs
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and some work experience from
which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is
necessary
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to transport objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
- Ability to work long and unusual hours, including late at
night.
- Willingness to work hard and take direction.
- Experience and comfort with working at heights in elevated
positions.
- Experience in event or theatrical setup and production (any
area of emphasis).
- An understanding of theatrical terminology, equipment, and
usages.
- Good communication skills and customer service experience is
recommended.
Anticipated Hiring Range
$19.50-$25.00
Grade: GGS-005
University Title: STAGE SERVICES ASSISTANT
Internal applicants can determine their University title by
accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Application Materials
- Application materials include a cover letter and resume.
Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
- Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF
or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the
UMSL Careers: https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/index.html
- Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is
11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).
For questions about the application process, please email
employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems,
please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.
Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this
position.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals
in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the
Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan,
please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at
https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement/retirement/core-voluntary-plans
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human
Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.
