Employment at NEC
Stage Assistant
(Posted July 2, 2008)
Department: Operations & Institutional Planning
Section: Concert Halls
Start date: August 15, 2008
Hours: Full-Time, Academic Year (44 weeks); Hours subject to change during school vacations and periods of minimal Concert Halls activity.
Monday, 8A-4P
Thursday & Friday, 8A-4P
Saturday, 7A-3P
Sunday, 8A-4P (flexible)
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Reports to: Production Manager
Status: Non-Exempt
SUMMARY:
- Responsible for executing set-ups for concerts, rehearsals and special events.
- Work in consultation with Production Manager to acquire and organize rehearsal and concert set-ups for NEC ensembles, special events and renter organizations.
- Lift and move heavy equipment such as harpsichords, pianos and percussion instruments throughout buildings.
- Perform general maintenance and cleaning (as needed) in concert halls and associated areas.
- Assist with educational support for classroom activities (chairs, tables, blackboards, etc).
- Oversee work of other full-time stage assistants and/or student workers as needed.
- Assist Production Manager with theatrical lighting requirements for NEC ensembles, special events and renter organizations (as needed) in concert facilities.
- Other related duties and work shifts as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma.
- Awareness of all musical styles including orchestral, wind ensemble, chamber music, choral and jazz required.
- Familiarity with musical instruments and equipment.
- Theatrical lighting experience a plus.
- Experience working with the artistic requirements of musicians.
- Physical ability to set-up and move equipment and perform general maintenance tasks.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and to supplied information.
- Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
- Employee must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: works well with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes; perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to criticism from a supervisor.
If you wish to apply for this or any of the other positions listed, please e-mail your cover letter and resume to Human Resources at jobs@newenglandconservatory.edu.
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