Forbes Center and Wilson Hall Production Crew - IE

Forbes Center and Wilson Hall Production Crew – IE

Position Type: Institutional Employment (Part‑Time, Non‑Exempt: Eligible for Overtime)

Pay Rate: $12.77 per hour

Location: James Madison University, College of Visual and Performing Arts, Harrisonburg, VA

Employment Status: Institutional Employment, Part‑Time

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt:
Eligible for Overtime

Department: 100551 - College of Visual and Performing Arts

Opening Date: December 17, 2025

Closing Date: February 6, 2026

The employee will support rehearsals, events, and performances at the Forbes Center and Wilson Auditorium. Tasks include setting up and taking down technical equipment, moving material on stage during performances, and supporting artists backstage.

• Set up, run, and tear‑down events at the Forbes Center for the Performing Arts and Wilson Auditorium. Duties include serving as the stage manager for student performances, setting up and moving cases, racks, platforms, curtains, and scenery; hanging and focusing lights, running cables, and setting up audio equipment; moving equipment on stage during performances; operating venue technical equipment such as consoles and spotlights;
  
  communicating with performers and visiting professional companies.
• Arrive on time for all scheduled work calls.
• Follow direction of production supervisors and act independently on assigned tasks.
• Represent the Forbes Center, Wilson Hall, and James Madison University in a professional manner.
• Maintain a positive demeanor and respectful attitude at all times.

• Familiarity with backstage environments for the entertainment or live events industry.
• Ability to take clear direction from various supervisors.
• Interest in learning about technical production (lighting, audio, video, scenic, props, automation).
• Ability to push, pull, and lift objects up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Ability and willingness to work with PPE around loud sounds, flashing lights, theatrical haze, smoke, and other effects for sustained periods.
• Comfortable working at heights if needed, trained on catwalks, overhead grids, ladders, and personnel lifts.

This position does not have a set schedule and may be performed in conjunction with other student wage positions. Students can view available shifts and sign up on a first‑come, first‑serve basis. Hours may vary week to week.

Students must be degree‑seeking, enrolled at least part‑time (6 credits undergraduate, 5 credits graduate).

New hires must complete an I‑9 form and complete E‑Verify after accepting employment.

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: .

If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at  or disability-svcs. You may also visit the Office of Disability Services, located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.