Stage Hand (Temporary - Multiple Positions)
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- Location
- Lexington County, South Carolina
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $35,360 - $45,760/yr
- Posted
- today
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
The Stagehand provides technical support for performances, rentals, rehearsals, and special events at Harbison Theatre @ Midlands Technical college. It is a 400-seat performing arts venue that welcomes artist from all over the world and right here locally as well. This position assists with the setup, operation, and strike of productions while maintaining a safe, professional, and efficient work environment. The ideal candidate is dependable, follows directions well, has a strong work ethic, and is eager to learn theatrical production skills.
Position Duties
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull 50 pounds or more on a regular basis.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb ladders, work from elevated platforms, and reach overhead for extended periods.
- Ability to work in dimly lit backstage environments and occasionally outdoors.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on event needs.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work effectively under the direction of supervisors.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety and adherence to established procedures.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional appearance, positive attitude, and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion while working with performers, touring productions, rental clients, and guests.
- Willingness to learn theatrical production systems, including lighting, audio, rigging, and stage equipment, through on-the-job training.
- Ability to provide courteous and professional customer service to artists, patrons, clients, vendors, volunteers, and fellow employees.
Minimum Qualifications
Previous theatre, concert, event, or production experience.
Benefits
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Agency Information
EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Midlands Technical College Address P.O. Box 2408Columbia, South Carolina, 29202 Phone803-822-3399