Lead Tech And Office Support

Full job description Lead: Stage Tech and Box Office Support Bookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
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For additional information please contact: Erin Sneller at OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.


This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard ******** et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.


This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard ******** ) as per OSU Standard ******** et seq.


OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.


Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval. Position Details Position Information
Job Title Lead: Stage Tech and Box Office Support


Appointment Type Student Employee


Job Location Corvallis


Position Appointment Percent 100


Appointment Basis 12


Pay Method Hourly


Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month


Pay Date Last working day of the month


Remote or Hybrid option? Min Hourly Rate $14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro)


Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)


Position Summary This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Lead: Stage Tech and Box Office Support position for the Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts (PRAx) at Oregon State University (OSU).


The PRAx Student Lead: Box Office Support and Stage Technician II , will be trained to serve in many of the front and back of house positions at PRAx, will be instrumental in supporting the PRAx staff prior to opening and after opening the facility, may assist with unpacking and inventorying new equipment, will help to train other students, may support on and off-campus events, and will be assigned where needed on any given day. Duties may include ticket sales, customer service, event setup and tear-down, load-in, load-out, stage management, setting and operating lighting and setting up and running sound equipment.

The Student Lead will be required to learn and follow safety policies and procedures of PRAx, and may be asked to assist in training and supervising other students in those policies and procedures. The position requires a demonstrated high level of discretion and sense of appropriateness, ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor when working in stressful situations, as well as excellent communication and customer service skills and the ability to operate ticketing software and handle money.

Reports to: Associate Director, Audience Engagement and Education, and Associate Director, Events and Production.

Will also work under the supervision of the Venue Technical Manager, Audio Engineer, and Box Office Office Manager.

Varied schedule, up to 24 hours per week. Will require evening and weekend work.


Anticipated Hourly Rate: $17.90


Position Duties Support all aspects of running the PRAx box office as needed, and depending on schedule: Answer phones Sell tickets, both in box office and at events and/or staff Will Call Provide excellent customer service to patrons and visitors Provide way-finding and usher services at events Train and delegate tasks to PRAx student associates, as appropriate. Provide before and after event set up and clean up. Welcome and greet campus groups, camps, k-12 school groups and VIPS. Support all aspects of back of house/production office, which may include: Hanging and focusing lights Running cables Operating follow spots Audio mixing Monitor mixing Moving equipment Loading and Unloading equipment Setting up the stage Operating digital lighting and sound equipment Clean up: picking up theatres after concerts, sweeping and mopping stage, other Reading and interpreting stage plots Taping down cords and carpeting Setting up and tearing down PRAx events Physical demands: Climbing , ascending or descending from a ladder, stairs scaffolding, etc. Bending or stooping; bending downward and forward by bending spine at waist or by bending leg/spine. Twisting ; tuning the upper body while maintaining a stationary at lower body position. Kneeling; bending at the knee to come to a rest on knee or knees Crawling ; moving about on hands and knees or hand and feet. Reaching ; extending hand(s) and arm(s) overhead, lower or horizontally of the body. Standing ; particularly for extending periods of time. Sitting ; particularly for extending periods of time. Walking ; moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Excludes walking to/from work area or cafeteria, etc. Lifting ; raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Ability to lift 40 lbs. Fine Hand Manipulation ; fingering, picking pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand a in a handle. Pushing/Pulling ; using upper extremities to press against something with a steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward or to exert force in order to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion. Frequently Grasping ; applying pressure to an object with the finger or palm Minimum Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:


Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term* Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term* International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center. Additional Required Qualifications Requirements: A minimum of two years' experience supervising, managing, or mentoring others. Ability to communicate directions in a clear and concise manner and to communicate professionally with internal and external clients. Previous experience working in sound, lighting, theater, live performance, sales/handling money. Ability to be trained on current technologies and in safety procedures.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard ******** et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.


This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard ******** ) as per OSU Standard ******** et seq.


Preferred (Special) Qualifications Previous experience being involved in opening a new facility. Current training in CPR, First Aid, Use of AED. Working Conditions / Work Schedule Working Conditions: Exposure to weather and/or loud noises. Work in confined and crowded areas Exposure to live circuits and/or operating machinery. Driving and occasional travel; requires a current Driver's License. Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P10195SE


Number of Vacancies 1


Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/27/2023


Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 08/17/2023


Full Consideration Date Closing Date 06/10/2024


Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students


Special Instructions to Applicants When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
Resume A Cover Letter For additional information please contact: Erin Sneller at OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.


This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard ******** et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.


This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard ******** ) as per OSU Standard ******** et seq.


OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.


Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval. Supplemental Questions