Columbia College Chicago is an acclaimed undergraduate and graduate institution that provides a comprehensive education in the arts, communications and public relations. We constantly aim to reach our full potential as an educational innovator, incubator of new creative practice and generator of real-world success for young creatives. We are located in the heart of Chicago, across the street from historic Grant Park, and housed in some of the most iconic buildings in the South Loop.

Columbia College Chicago a private urban institution of over 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students, four-year College offering a distinctive curriculum that blends liberal arts, creative and media arts and business is currently searching for Part-Time Seasonal Stage Technicians.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Technical Director and Production Manager, the Stage Technician is responsible for providing a range of technical theatre support to Academic Program and Dance Presenting Series performances of the Dance Department, and the faculty, students and patrons of the Dance Center. This is a part-time, seasonal position.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist in the completion of the one or more of the following tasks as required in a safe and professional manner:

• Basic to complex sound system setup and operation
• Run audio playback for dance productions
• Mix live sound for dance productions
• Loading and unloading of trucks
• Installation and operation of video and projection equipment
• Attend technical, rehearsal and performance calls
• Assist in basic lighting hang and focus
• Ability to operate in a Genie Lift at heights up to 18’
• Ability to push a Genie Lift
• Ablility to climb ladders
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in technical theatre audio or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Experience in stage lighting, audio and video playback, and general theater operations
• Experience with set-up, operations and maintenance of theatrical lighting, sound, and audio-visual systems
• Basic carpentry and rigging skills
• Physically capable of occasional heavy lifting (over 100lbs) and frequent moderate lifting (up to 50lbs) and safely negotiating stairs, ladders, and Genie lifts
• Working knowledge of Yamaha LS9 Digital audio console, and various projection equipment, and basic networking for theatrical equipment, computer playback equipment including QLab3 and QLab 4
• Strong organizational and customer service skills required.
• Must be available nights and weekends.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee and is subject to change based on the needs of the department and/or college.

At Columbia, we offer a rewarding work environment for our faculty and staff. We take pride in offering competitive benefits with affordable health, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; commuter benefit program, life and accidental, death & dismemberment coverage; paid and unpaid leave options; work/life benefits; educational assistance programs; and retirement and financial planning benefits.

We invite you to join our talented faculty and staff and become part of our collective aspiration to ensure Columbia prepares students for success in their creative fields through innovation, engagement and real-world experiences.

Additional Information

• Position subject to a background screening.
• This is a non-union position.
• This position is eligible for overtime.

Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Columbia College Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations concerning civil rights. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.