Student Assistant Stage Manager
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois
Title: Student Assistant Stage Manager
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Event Management, Dining and Hospitality
Job Summary
The Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality is the largest student employer at Illinois State University. We provide the campus community and guests with high-quality and professional event services and dining experiences in a variety of settings dedicated to enhancing the campus experience in a diverse community.
Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality is committed to providing an outstanding experience for students, faculty, staff, and guests in all of our locations.
The Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality takes great pride in providing welcoming and inclusive spaces, high-quality food, and superior service, by trained and caring student and professional staff. It is our philosophy to recruit, inspire, and retain talented team members while we foster their development. It is our goal to promote a more fully diverse and inclusive campus community.
Additional Information
The Assistant Stage Manager maintains daily operations for the Production Services division within Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality. This includes the setup and teardown of events and event-related equipment, including but not limited to lighting, sound, video, streaming equipment, and other staging equipment. This position also frequently interfaces and works with clients to meet all production service needs for events. Other duties include training and supervising stagehands, performing maintenance and cleaning tasks, and assisting full-time staff members as needed. The Assistant Stage Manager is also expected to perform other duties as assigned and contribute to continual improvement initiatives throughout the department.
Pay Rate
$15.00/hour
Required Qualifications
1. Applicant must have worked for Production Services for 1 semester.
2. Be available to work nights and weekends.
3. Be proficient with time management.
4. Be proficient with the setup, teardown, and operation of equipment commonly used within Production Services.
5. Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.
6. Have a strong sense of self-motivation, able to perform duties without supervision.
7. Have a strong aptitude for customer service.
8. Be committed to working potentially long work long hours as necessary and filling open shifts if available.
9. Be committed to teamwork, learning new skills, sharing known skills, and contributing to the continual improvement of the department.
10. Be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs., climb several flights of stairs, and climb tall ladders with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Have previous experience training, supervising, and leading others.
2. Have experience operating scissor lifts, bucket lifts, or similar machinery.
3. Be able to work in extreme temperatures.
4. Be able to work at heights over 70 feet.
Work Hours
Varies
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without reasonable accommodations:
-Be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs., climb several flights of stairs, and climb tall ladders.
-Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
Proposed Starting Date
October 2024
Required Applicant Documents
Resume, Letter of Application, Work Availability, Other (Job Related Experience)
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
Contact Information for Applicants
Sam Bruner
sgbrun1@ilstu.edu
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.
Illinois State University, as your employer, is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages, withholding, and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason, every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.
Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.
International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.