Overhire

The Riverside Church

Position Description

Job Title: Overhire

Reports to: Theater General Manager

Department: Theatre

Starting salary: $20-30 per hour depending upon experience

Job Summary:

We are looking for Overhires to work as Stagehands, Light Board Operators, Programmers, Electricians, Carpenters, and Audio Engineers.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Stagehands

• Act as run crew for shows in the Theatre and events in the Church

Light Board Operators, Programmers and Electricians

• Act as run crew for shows in the Theater and events in the Church
• Run ETC Ion or Element Lighting Console
• Assist in Lighting Hangs and Focus Calls

Carpenters

• Act as run crew for shows in the Theatre and events in the Church.
• Assist Master Carpenter in construction of sets and props

Audio Engineers

• Act as run crew for shows in the Theatre and events in the Church.
• Conduct Front of House Mixing for live musicals and concerts.

Experience and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, emphasis in Theater or Design.
• 1-3 years working in a professional theatrical setting
• Professional demeanor is a must, as the candidate will be expected to be the representative of the Church to clients
• Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high professionalism
• Fantastic customer service ethic and high expectations for quality
• Ability to behave within the Staff Vision of The Riverside Church - “Love is our Aim and Mutual Respect our Pathway”
• Audio Engineers: Must have 2 years’ experience in FOH mixing. Qlab and LS9 proficiency essential, as are a basic understanding of signal flow, a/v troubleshooting, Clearcom Systems, and theatrical protocol. Experience with basic recording/ orchestral micing techniques preferred.
• Lighting Board Programmers: Must have 1 years’ professional experience or 4 years educational experience in Programming. Must have experience with ETC ION and Element. Problem-solving skills, sound judgment.
• Electricians: Must have 1 year Theatre experience or 4 years educational experience in Theatrical Lighting.
• Stagehands and Carpenters: Must have 1 year Theatre experience or 4 years educational experience.

Our organization offers a wide range of comprehensive benefits, including generous time off and a strong emphasis on achieving a great work-life balance.

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment shall be discriminated against in any term or condition of employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are constantly striving to make our organization anti-racist. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. As an employee, you become part of that mission.

No relocation or sponsorship provided.