Technical Stagehand

Title: Technical Stagehand
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Event Management, Dining and Hospitality

Job Summary

Duties include the setup, operation, and teardown of audio, video, and lighting systems and equipment in the Bone Student Center and Braden Auditorium. Stagehands will work under the supervision of full-time staff and student managers on a regular basis.

This is a flexible, event-based position, where stagehands will have the opportunity to sign up to work events around their class schedules. You may also have the opportunity to work throughout summer and winter break.

Events worked have the potential to be physically and mentally demanding. They may also last for long periods of time. Stagehands should be prepared to work long hours and in highly demanding conditions. Tasks may involve working from ladders, lifts, and catwalks.

Upon employment, the individual shall partake in and complete the basic and level I sections of the training program in this area.

Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality is committed to providing an outstanding dining 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.

Upon completion and processing of this application, approved applicants will be emailed a link to choose from several different opportunities and environments within Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality.

Additional Information

Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan.  More information can be found here.

Pay Rate

$15.25/hour

Required Qualifications

- Availability to work Weekends on a rotating schedule (Generally every third weekend)
- Availability and willingness to work during the day, early mornings, late nights, and evenings (based around class schedule)

Preferred Qualifications

- Basic knowledge of common hand tools
- Prior knowledge of sound, lighting, and projection equipment
- Positive attitude
- Ability to think on your feet

Work Hours

Varies/Event Based

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

- Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
- Ability to lift 50lbs
- Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

Fall 2025

Optional Applicant Documents

Fall 2025 Class Schedule

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Contact Information for Applicants

Christy Moss
cmturne3@ilstu.edu
(309) 438-0769

Central Hiring Office
VPSAEMDHStudentHiringOffice@ilstu.edu
(309) 438-8453

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 a