Stage Technician
Hylton Performing Arts Center
United States, Virginia, Manassas
Posted on: Aug. 23, 2025
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Description:
The Hylton Performing Arts Center on the Sci-Tech Campus of George Mason University is seeking part-time stage technicians.
A specialization in one field is not a deal breaker — there is room to learn and grow through in-house training and mentoring.
We are not a producing house; we are a rental venue serving local, national, and international performance groups as well as conferences and events.
Position Overview
This is a highly general position. Responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):
Audio/video set-up and strike
Light hangs and focus
Assisting in the rigging of drops, scenery, lighting pipes, etc.
Working load-ins and load-outs
Cleaning stages, storage, and other work areas
Performing cleaning and light-duty maintenance of stage, lighting, sound, and related equipment
Light-duty carpentry and set-up
Operating the “fly” system for raising and lowering scenery, lighting, etc.
Operating consoles for lighting, audio, and video systems
Performing tasks during the run of shows (moving scenery/microphones, running follow spots, etc.)
General non-technical equipment set-up and strike
Preferred Skillsets
Experience in one or more of the following:
Stage Management
Stage Electrical
Stage Carpentry
Counterweight Fly Systems
Audio A1/A2
Required Skillsets
Experience in a maintenance or laborer environment
Proven record of punctuality
Willingness and ability to work evening and weekend hours
Comfort with personnel lifts and ladder heights of at least 15’ and higher
Ability to lift 50+ lbs
Patience
Team player
Personal transportation
Compensation
Pay Rate: $17 – $27/hour (depending on experience and technical expertise).
Please email your resume directly to [email protected] for consideration.
Application Deadline:
Sept. 30, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United States, Virginia, Manassas
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