EMPAC Overhire Pool

    Highlights

    Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is where the arts, sciences, and technology meet under one roof and breathe the same air. Work closely with visiting artists to arrange event area, set up and/or run registration table, handle cleanup of event space and other affected areas.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationTroy, New York

    Description

    Who we are

    The Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is where the arts, sciences, and technology meet under one roof and breathe the same air. Four exceptional venues enable audiences, artists, and researchers to inquire, experiment, develop, and experience the ever-changing relationship between our senses, technology, and the worlds we create around us. EMPAC is an icon of the New Polytechnic, a new paradigm for cross-disciplinary research and education at Rensselaer.

    Job Summary

    Front of House Captain - helps to open/close EMPAC building on non-event days, completes tasks assigned by FOH, prep workstation for the day. Assist with ticket sales, customer service, and day of event management. Supervision of student workers. 

    Sr. Front of House Captain - opens/closes EMPAC building independently on event/non-event days. Work closely with visiting artists to arrange event area, set up and/or run registration table, handle cleanup of event space and other affected areas. Supervises student workers, both ushers and front desk staff. Assists with planning/prep for events. Manage/run events independently in absence of FOH staff. 

    Event Technician I - Camera Shader / Production Assistant

    Event Technician II - Camera Operator / Lighting Technician

    Event Technician III - Director / Assoc. Director / Score Reader / Technical Director / Video Editor

    Production Technician I - Stage Hand / Deck Crew / Running Crew

    Production Technician II - Stage Electrician / Stage Carpenter / Rigger / Wardrobe Manager / Lighting Console Operator / Art Handler

    Production Technician III - Sr. Art Handler / Production Tech. Supervisor / Stage Manager / Sr. Rigger

    Audio Technician I - Event Technician, Audio

    Audio Technician II - Audio Engineer

    Audio Technician IIISr. Audio Engineer

     

    Minimum Qualifications

    • High School Diploma or equivalent
    • One (1) or more years related experience

    Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience in higher education
    • Experience directly supporting events, performing arts, and/or media production

    Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Strong time management and organizational skills
    • Technical proficiency
    • Customer service
    • Ability to work with a team
    • Strong communication skills

    Shift

     The positions described above are part-time, as needed positions - weekends and/or evenings required

    Application instructions

     

    Follow the on-screen prompts to create an application. Please be ready to upload any required documents

    If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact

    careers@rpi.edu

     

    Job Posted Date

    Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

    Rates of Pay (per hour)
    • Front of House Captain: $16.50 - $20.00
    • Sr. Front of House Captain: $19.00 - $23.50

     

    • Production Technician I: $16.00 - $19.50
    • Production Technician II: $17.00 - $22.50
    • Production Technician III: $22.00 - $30.00

     

    • Event Technician I: $16.00 - $19.50
    • Event Technician II: $19.50 - $27.00
    • Event Technician III: $27.00 - $60.00

     

    • Audio Technician I: $16.00 - $20.00
    • Audio Technician II: $20.00 - $27.00
    • Audio Technician III: $25.00 - $50.00

    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.

     

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