Laxson Stagehand

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STATUS: Part-time / Non-benefitted / Hourly / Non-exempt

COMPENSATION: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

DEPARTMENT: University Public Engagement

LOCATION: This position will be in-person at Chico State University's Laxson Auditorium with the possibility of working in other on-campus performing arts venues and outdoor special events.

RECRUITMENT

RESIDENCY:
Candidate must be a California resident. Chico State Enterprises is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Stagehand's primary responsibility is to support the Technical Directors, Lighting Technicians, Audio Engineers, Production Managers and traveling Tour Managers with all theater/performing arts venue/show related tasks and duties. Work hours are scheduled as needed and vary depending on show needs, schedules and theater maintenance requirements. Work can be expected up to 7 days per week and often includes early mornings, late evenings, and occasional holidays.

Work schedules are not very flexible due to the nature of the business. No work will be done remotely.

Duties assigned will vary significantly depending upon level of experience working in theater /performing arts venue. A general list of stagehand duties includes:

• Load-in and load-out of shows {concerts, dance performances, musicals, theater productions, etc.)
• This is the physical loading and unloading of equipment from trucks, trailers, tour busses, etc.
• Involves transporting, rolling, carrying and careful handling of instruments, supplies, equipment and props
• Requires excellent teamwork and working closely with artists and tour/band personnel
• Stage set up {audio, lighting, video, instruments, props, etc.)
• Running cables and testing equipment
• Learning to read and interpret stage plots in order to more effectively assist with set up
• Assisting with assembly and disassembly of stage props and sets
• Sweeping and mopping stage floors prior to shows
• Installing special flooring for dance shows (“Marley" floors)
• Learning to operate power tools and other theater equipment
• Learning to safely and properly use Genie lift, tall ladders, and access items stored at heights
• Performing routine maintenance of theater equipment, under the supervision of technical directors
• Cleaning, inventory and organization of instruments and equipment
• Collaborating with other show/production crew/departments such as video, audio, com, carpentry, house, etc
• All elements of post production load-out, clean up, storage of equipment, etc.
• Other duties as assigned. Most training is done "on the job" and is very hands on

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

• Interest in learning more about theater operations, including lighting, audio, video, stage management, etc.
• Ability to focus, listen, take direction well and learn quickly
• Ability to successfully work as part of a team as well as independently
• Ability to calmly, effectively, and professionally communicate to resolve conflicts, ask informed questions, and relay information to others.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to lift, bend, move equipment, stand for long periods, work in small spaces, at heights, etc.

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered, submit the following documents by August 18, 2025. Documents submitted after this date may not be considered.

• Resume

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Paper applications will not be accepted; however, Chico State Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is happy to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants at any step of the application process. If you need assistance in this regard, or are having technical difficulties, please contact the Human Resources office at  or csejobs prior to 5:00 pm on the document deadline date.

The employer is Chico State Enterprises, a non- profit corporation serving as an auxiliary organization of California State University, Chico. Employment is considered to be at-…