About the role

Position Title

Part-time Theatre Technician (9 month)

Location

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department

33507 - Williams Auditorium

Advertised Salary

$17 to $20 per hour; Salary commensurate with education, experiences, and other requirements.

Benefits

Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

Part Time Support

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Temporary/Continuing

Continuing

Part-Time/Full-Time

Part-Time

Union Group

N/A

Term of Position

9 Month (non-faculty)

At Will/Just Cause

At Will

Summary of Position

A part-time Theatre Technician working up to 28 hours per week will assist the Williams Auditorium Manager with all technical aspects of events. This can include sound, scenery, lighting, painting, and running performances in Williams Auditorium. The job schedule will include some days, evenings, and weekends.

This is a 9-month, part-time (no more than 28 hours per week) position during the academic year (mid- August to mid-May) at the main campus in Big Rapids.

The anticipated start date for this position is December 2026; however, this is an estimated date and may be revised as needed.

Position Type

Staff

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Work Experience

Experience beyond high school in the technical aspects of mounting and running events, including set construction, painting, lighting, sound, rigging, and audiovisual.

Required Licenses and Certifications

Valid driver's license

Physical Demands

Office Environment
Bending
Carrying
Electrical Hazards
Moving
Reaching
Sitting
Twisting
Balancing
Climbing
Driving
Heights
Lifting
Pulling/Pushing
Repetitive movement
Standing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered

College degree in Technical Theatre
Professional work in the field or related fields
Experience with Social Media and Publicity/Outreach
Experience with Front of House/Management
Experience with graphic design

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Assist the auditorium manager with technical and event services for all Williams Auditorium events produced by campus entities and public users.
Assist the auditorium manager in maintaining inventory and schedules and performing maintenance on sound, lighting, fly system, and audiovisual equipment.
Responsible for picking items/materials from local vendors.
Help coordinate incoming show requirements and house capabilities.
Carry out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.
Assist the auditorium manager in working with students and student employees on all auditorium events and theatre productions.
Work evenings and weekends as needed.
Directly responsible to the Williams Auditorium Manager.
Supervise student employees and students when needed.
Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with the University Lab Safety Coordinator.
Operates a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities. Will authorize, pursuant to university policies and procedures, a driving record check, and will meet the driving authorization requirements through the course of employment in a position where you are authorized to drive a vehicle as part of your duties.
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.
Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of information pursuant to university policies and/or state or federal laws.
Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Marginal Duties/Responsibilities

Skills and Abilities

Skills and Abilities in all technical theatre aspects or equivalent experience.
Ability to help supervise an interdisciplinary group.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Effective communication skills.
Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Required Documents

Cover Letter
Resume

Optional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicants

Initial Application Review Date

November 2, 2026

Open Until Position is Filled?

Yes

Posting Close Date

EEO Statement

Ferris State University, an Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to cultivating an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences within its community, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.

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