Theater Technical Assistant

Arts Programming Assistant 1 Non-Exempt

Provides administrative support for basic arts programming activities, such as scheduling events and coordinating with artists and volunteers.

• Assist with the operation and maintenance of theatrical facility/rental equipment at ASU Gammage and other venues where our department may hold events
• Operate theatrical lighting/audio/video equipment and software, as well as hydraulic /counterweight fly systems
• Set-up and take down lighting, sound, and video equipment
• Load and unload trucks
• Maintain theatrical equipment
• Transport of personnel and equipment
• Run errands using university vehicle
• Light cleaning duties typical of a theatre
• Perform other related duties as needed

• General knowledge of technical theatre and backstage working environment
• Comfortable working on high ladders, ceiling grid system and balcony rail.
• Drive on university business and possess a valid US driver license upon employment.
• Good knowledge of the area surrounding the ASU Tempe campus.
• Set up and take down of lighting, audio, and/or video equipment
• Running/Operating of lighting, audio and/or video equipment and software

• Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling and/or lifting up to 70 lbs.
• Remain standing for long periods of time.
• Climbing ladders 10-foot tall, working at heights above 40 feet and multiple flights of stairs in one shift.
• Frequent bending and reaching.
• Shifts can be over 8 hours long, for consecutive days, as business needs require.

This position may require driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Campus:
Tempe

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.