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The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability,

UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students,

UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-

BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned

UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

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Vacancy Number Temp86SHRA

Working Title Temporary Theatre Technician Local Crew Positions - CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT Pool

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Temp Position Type SHRA Temporary

Job Category Unspecified

FLSA for Position Nonexempt

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

UNCW's Office of the Arts serves the UNCW campus and the Wilmington community by shining a spotlight on the intellectual life of the campus through diverse and unique cultural programming. The Office of the Arts curates the UNCW Presents Series, manages Kenan Auditorium, and advocates for the arts on UNCW's campus and in the Wilmington community, in collaboration with the five academic arts departments and community partners. UNCW's Office of the Arts participates in the cultural life of the region as a member of the NC Presenters Consortium and Arts North Carolina. UNCW is seeking applications of interest from candidates for temporary local stage crew positions to help with the variety of upcoming performances. We encourage applicants to submit an application for these positions if interested and qualified. Please include a cover letter that indicates the type of position interested in based on descriptions noted below. Review of applications will be ongoing and as needed for performances. Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include assisting with the assembling, disassembling, and maintenance of stages during theater productions. The positions receive general supervision from the Technical Director and have no supervisory responsibilities unless specifically appointed by the Technical Director. Other Important Functions Include: *Clothing processes, sewing, cleaning, pressing and steaming, familiarity with construction and repair of costumes and accessories; OR knowledge of wig and hair processes *Load and unload materials from trucks *Assemble and disassemble parts *Set up lighting, props and microphones *Move and rearrange furniture *Unload and set up road cases *Perform spotlight operation during shows *Construct and paint set pieces *Set up risers and musical equipment *Ensure props are affixed properly *Assist with video, sound and light production *Disassemble and store set pieces *Ensure props are present at the beginning of a scene and taken away at the end *Set up flats *Dismantle scenery and other set pieces *Work with electricians and lighting assistants *Set up lights and microphones *Operate sound and lighting systems *Build and i stall scenery *Operate scenery-moving machinery *Clean stage and backstage before and after each production *Handle, wash and repair wardrobe *Other duties as assigned Knowledge of: *English grammar, spelling and punctuation *University infrastructure, policies and procedures or ability to learn quickly *General methods and problems related to theatrical production; Familiar with basic stage directions, terminology and theatrical equipment and materials *Design principles and the ability to translate specifications, blueprints or drawings into real-world solutions if needed *Maintenance procedures for lighting and/or sound equipment and routine theater maintenance *Knowledge of stage properties, familiarity with construction of sets and scenes; OR knowledge of stage lighting techniques, controls and follow spot use; OR knowledge of sound techniques; OR knowledge of video production and playback techniques; OR knowledge of stage rigging techniques *Safety rules and standards pertaining to backstage theater work Ability To: *Work independently in the absence of supervision *Understand and follow oral and written instructions *Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for: *-making observations *-communicating with others *-reading and writing *-recognizing and responding to questions *-operating assigned equipment *Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities that may include the following: *-sitting/standing for extended periods of time *-lifting and/or moving at least 50 pounds *-operating assigned equipment *Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing *Maintain mental capacity that allows the capability of: *-making sound decisions *-answering questions *-demonstrating intellectual capabilities *Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work We are seeking people to fill the following temporary local crew positions: *Wardrobe - is responsible for supervising all wardrobe related activities during the course of the production run. These duties may include laundry, primary dressing assistance, and quick changes. All wardrobe personnel must be proficient at sewing and be able to make quick repairs on the fly. All wardrobe personnel must be proficient in the use of steamers, irons, laundry facilities (washer/dryer), sewing machines and hand darning equipment. *Carpenters - Carpenters are hired to help load in scenic elements for the production. Duties include unloading trucks, unpacking boxes, loading in scenery, repairing or constructing scenic elements, moving furniture or large scenic props, work as run crew for productions, load out. Carpenters are expected to be able to fill in other roles, such as electrician, flymen, rigger, etc. as needed. Carpenters are expected to provide their own hand tools. *Flymen - A fly crew is a group of people who operate a fly system from its locking rail during a theatrical production. The responsibilities of a fly crew include bringing battens in and out, keeping the fly system linesets in balance, and ensuring that the fly system's rope locks are applied when the associated linesets are not moving. Each member of the crew is called a flyman. Loaders are flymen who work high above the stage in the grid, adding or removing counterweights from the fly system arbors. *Riggers - Assists in the delivery, s