Student Employee - Shop Hire: Theatre Lighting and Sound - Fall 2026

Act as mentors to those involved in the following THEA courses: Stagecraft, Production Practicum, Theatre Practicum, Costume & Lighting/Sound Technology.

Duties Include:

Act in various capacities that include, but are not limited to:

?Lighting Designer

?Associate Lighting Designer

?Assistant Lighting Designer

?Production Electrician

?Board Operator

?Followspot Operator

?Moving Light Programmer

?Moving Light Maintenance Crew

?Rigger

Upkeep, maintenance, and organization of lighting equipment

Notify the Lighting Professor if any equipment is faulty

Participate in load-in and strike as needed for all main stages

Lighting Crew members are responsible for obtaining the necessary training on the proper and efficient use of the equipment they will be using. Training must be completed before hanging and focusing sessions begin. This training will be coordinated through a quarterly orientation workshop by the UCM Theatre and Dance Professors

Ensure that all Division policies and procedures governing the use of lighting equipment and these facilities are strictly adhered to.

Lighting Shop Hires will assist the Head Electrician and T.D. with the wiring of scenic, practical lighting, or stage properties, as instructed.

Lighting Shop Hires will assist the Head Electrician with the hanging, cabling, securing, and focusing of all lighting equipment used in production.

Education:

UCM enrolled student

Experience:

No prior experience necessary

Working Hours and Days:

M-F 8-5, some weekends required

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