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Job Title: Overhire
Reports to: Theater General Manager
Department: Theatre
Starting salary: $20-30 per hour depending upon experience
Desired Hiring Date: As needed
Job Summary:
We are looking for Overhires to work as Stagehands, Light Board Operators, Programmers, Electricians, Carpenters, and Audio Engineers.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Stagehands
Act as run crew for shows in the Theatre and events in the Church
Light Board Operators, Programmers and Electricians
Act as run crew for shows in the Theater and events in the Church
Run ETC Ion or Element Lighting Console
Assist in Lighting Hangs and Focus Calls
Carpenters
Act as run crew for shows in the Theatre and events in the Church.
Assist Master Carpenter in construction of sets and props
Audio Engineers
Act as run crew for shows in the Theatre and events in the Church.
Conduct Front of House Mixing for live musicals and concerts.
Experience and Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required, emphasis in Theater or Design.
1-3 years working in a professional theatrical setting
Professional demeanor is a must, as the candidate will be expected to be the representative of the Church to clients
Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high professionalism
Fantastic customer service ethic and high expectations for quality
Ability to behave within the Staff Vision of The Riverside Church - “Love is our Aim and Mutual Respect our Pathway”
Audio Engineers: Must have 2 years’ experience in FOH mixing. Qlab and LS9 proficiency essential, as are a basic understanding of signal flow, a/v troubleshooting, Clearcom Systems, and theatrical protocol. Experience with basic recording/ orchestral micing techniques preferred.
Lighting Board Programmers: Must have 1 years’ professional experience or 4 years educational experience in Programming. Must have experience with ETC ION and Element. Problem-solving skills, sound judgment.
Electricians: Must have 1 year Theatre experience or 4 years educational experience in Theatrical Lighting.
Stagehands and Carpenters: Must have 1 year Theatre experience or 4 years educational experience.
TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee, or applicant for employment, shall be discriminated against in any term or condition of employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are constantly striving to make our organization anti-racist. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. As an employee, you become part of that mission. We expect this same commitment from our staff.