LC Stage Hand Job at City of Fort Collins

City of Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO 80524

POSITION TITLE: LC Stage Hand (Hourly)
REQUISITION #: req2233
DEPARTMENT: Lincoln Center
LOCATION: LINCOLN CENTER
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Fluctuating Hourly
HOURLY RATE: $15.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
SELECTION PROCESS: Open until filled
You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check required. Drug screen required within 96 hours of offer

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Lincoln Center Theater Operations Manager , Production Coordinators and House Leads, assists during work calls for load in and load out of large professional touring shows. Duties may expand to technical support for local bookings or running crew positions.


Essential Duties:

Stage Hands perform duties in support of backstage technical services. Assignments in areas of specialization and experience may be accommodated.

  • Light crew works with the House Lead Technician or Touring Master Electrician in hang, focus, operation and maintenance of house light plot and road show rigs, as well as Follow spot operation.
  • Sound crew works with the House Lead Technician or Touring Sound Engineer in set up, running cable, sound check, operation and maintenance of house sound system and/or road show systems.
  • Stage carpenters assist Touring Master Carpenter in assembly and rigging of pre-constructed scenery.
  • Wardrobe crew assists Touring Wardrobe Manager in organizing, preparation, maintenance and operation of wardrobe, acting as dressers during the show and being available for laundry and mending off-hours. Specialization in wigs a plus.
  • ALL crews assist in unloading theatrical equipment from touring trucks to the stage and reloading at strike.
Working Hours:
Work is performed at various hours throughout the day, from early morning to late at night, and variously throughout the week. Work commitment can range from a few calls a few times per season to more regular scheduling, based on availability, experience, compatibility and scheduling needs.

Work Environment:
Unloading/loading trucks and setting up touring equipment requires employees to work both onstage indoors and outdoors, under varying weather conditions.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift, push or move up to 30 pounds, and occasionally team-lift, push and/or move up to 100 lbs.

A wide range of physical activity is associated with stage work. This includes lifting and pushing heavy objects with and without assistance, shifting wheeled crates, pulling ropes of counter weight systems, using hand tools, standing, sitting or walking. Occasional fine motor skills in wiring, sewing and fine work may be required.

Minimum Qualifications:
At least 18 years old. Knowledge, experience, education and/or training in Technical Theatre skills required. The qualified applicant must be willing and able to do strenuous work in a productive and efficient manner. Follows directions and works well in team situations. Self-directed, responsible and uses good judgment. Presents a positive image while working in public settings.
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age 40 years or older, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by law. For the purpose of this City policy “sexual orientation” means a person’s actual or perceived orientation toward heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality.

Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.



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