The Arts Center Part-time Stagehand is a theater technician who performs tasks and duties necessary to the presentation of a variety of events at the Arts Center. Part-time Stagehand is reasonably knowledgeable on the use and operation of live performance systems, including lighting, sound, video, staging, rigging, and A/V systems. Part-time Stagehand takes direction from Arts Center Technical Director or management of the various events that take place in the performance spaces of the Arts Center.
Take direction from Technical Director or production staff and carry out tasks which support live performances or events in the performance spaces of the Arts Center.
Set-up, tear-down, manipulation and operation of theater technical equipment, including lighting, sound, scenery, rigging, staging, and other equipment.
Loading and unloading performance equipment from event transportation vehicles.
Experience working in a technical field in an entertainment venue, company, or school theater.
Must be able to listen to and comprehend instructions and work independently to complete the task.
Competence in oral and interpersonal communication.
Technical knowledge of modern sound, lighting, stage, and rigging equipment.
Knowledge of stage operations and theater etiquette.
Maintain a professional appearance appropriate to the nature of the event.
Iowa Western Community College, located in Council Bluffs, was founded in 1967 and offers more than 80 programs of study in both Career and Technical Education, and in Liberal Arts. Nestled on 250 beautiful acres in Iowa’s Loess Hills, the college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers students the amenities and atmosphere of a larger institution combined with the comforts and quiet of a smaller campus setting.