Temporary - Technical Stagehand Crew

Campus. The Lied Center is host to professional music, dance and theatrical tours, University ensembles and organizations, and Community events. On an as needed basis, members of the Technical Stagehand Crew are responsible for assisting with the set-up, running and tear-down of Lied Center events. Crew members will be asked to hang and focus lights, change lamps, repair cables, run lighting consoles, move curtains, load and unload counterweight arbors, set-up and strike acoustical shell and large music ensembles, set up and run audio systems, set up and run cameras, run video projections, lay dance floor, sweep, mop, launder & press costumes, clean up production areas as needed and help repair, maintain all equipment and otherwise support the technical aspects of the facility with the supervision of full-time technical staff. The number and distribution of hours will vary depending on the production schedule. Position Requirements This position requires flexibility to work around performance schedules. This position requires working on-site. Perform physical tasks associated with this occupational group with or without accommodation. Required Qualifications Experience in production or theatre experience (wardrobe, lighting, audio, video, and/or fly systems) obtained through coursework, volunteer, or paid work experience, as evidenced in application materials. Preferred Qualifications Supervisory experience in technical theatre, as evidenced in application materials. Familiarity with multiple technical theatre systems, i.e. fly rail, audio, video, lighting, rough carpentry, as evidenced in application materials. Wardrobe experience, as evidenced in application materials. Contact Information to Applicants Reece Dickson ardickson@ku.edu Additional Candidate Instruction In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position: Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications. Resume List of three (3) professional references Only complete applications will be considered. Application review begins August 31, 2026. and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified. Advertised Salary Range 18.00 Application Review Begins 31-Aug-2026 Anticipated Start Date 05-Oct-2026 Primary Campus University of Kansas Lawrence Campus FTE .25 Reg/Temp Temporary FLSA Status Nonexempt Employee Class U-Unclassified Professional Staff Work Location Assignment On-Site Disclaimer The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.