Stage Technician

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

Title

Posting Number

Posting Number C00448JP

Department

Department Theater and Dance

Job Summary

Responsible for providing standard professional activities relevant to the areas of Stage Production including Stage Lighting, Sound, Costuming, Rigging or Carpentry under the Supervision of the Department’s Production Staff. Hourly rate for this position is $25/per hour

Education/Skills Requirements

A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required; and a thorough knowledge of the tools, equipment, accessories, protocols and operating systems relevant to the specific areas of hire..

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

A minimum of three years’ experience in Stage Lighting, Production Audio, Costuming, Stage Rigging or Stage Carpenter. (Significant experience in sewing, stitching and pattern making can be found acceptable). Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.

Standard Work Days and Hours

This is a casual, part-time, non-benefit eligible position working less than 19 hours/week. We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions. Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

About Bowdoin

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff— a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine. Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting.

Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift

Shift N/A

Employment Category

Employment Category Casual

Benefits Eligible

Benefits Eligible No

Pay Type

Pay Type Hourly

Background Check Package Requirements Support Staff

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? No

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? No

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/10/2026

Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled No

Type of Posting

Type of Posting Internal/External

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job…