Student Technical Crew – Lied Center

Position Overview

The Lied Center of Kansas serves the state’s flagship university, students and the greater community by functioning as a catalyst for the arts, creativity, engagement and community building.

Job Description

Positions available on the Student Technical Crew for the Lied Center, which is a presenting venue on West Campus. The Lied Center is host to professional music, dance and theatrical tours, University ensembles and organizations, and Community events.

Members of the Student Technical Crew are responsible for assisting with the set-up, running and tear-down of Lied Center events.

Students will be asked to hang and focus lights, change lamps, repair cables, run lighting consoles, move curtains, load and unload counterweight arbors, set-up and strike acoustical shell and large music ensembles, set up and run audio systems, set up and run cameras, run video projections, lay dance floor, sweep, mop, launder & press costumes, clean up production areas as needed and help repair, maintain all equipment and otherwise support the technical aspects of the facility with the supervision of full-time technical staff.

Students will work as part of a team (50+ crew) and be expected to meet deadlines. Training is provided.

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to adhere to an online-based scheduling system.
• Must be able to follow directions diligently.
• Must be able to communicate in a clear, timely and consistent manner using email correspondence.
• Must have a flexible schedule and work well with others.
• 2 two-hour blocks of time available during weekdays, not including noon - 1pm.
• During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must : 1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2) be pre-enrolled in upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3) be enrolled in summer session or 4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester.

Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA / GTA / GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in concert, theatre, or video production
• Working knowledge of stagecraft with relevant background (ex : fly crew, sound, electrician, carpenter, prop handler, costumes, camera operator, etc.)
• 2 three-hour blocks of time available during weekdays, not including noon - 1pm.

Additional Candidate Instruction

Please attach a cover letter and resume that address the qualifications including any experience in technical theatre. Include contact information for at least 3 references.

Applicants must apply online to be considered and complete the online availability schedule.

To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 8 / 22 / 2024. A review of applications will continue until qualified candidates are identified.