Virginia Tech is a public land-grant university, committed to teaching and learning, research, and outreach to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world. Building on its motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to InclusiveVT-serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice the Principles of Community, which are fundamental to our on-going efforts to increase access and inclusion, and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth for all of its members. Virginia Tech actively seeks a broad spectrum of candidates to join our community in preparing leaders for the world.

Position Summary:
These positions are not available to Virginia Tech students. VT students should not apply through this site but may contact the Moss Arts Center directly to inquire about available student positions.
The Moss Arts Center Production Wage Pool opens/closes each January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1. You are responsible for reapplying each quarter for your application to remain active.
The Production Wage Pool positions perform a variety of behind the scenes work to assist with live productions at the Moss Arts Center. Tasks may include assisting production technicians with lighting and sound set-up, assisting with scenery, and occasionally assisting performers. Positions require evening and weekend availability and punctuality. Previous theatrical experience and experience with safety protocols for stage, shop, and catwalk work are preferred.
Responsibilities may include:
- Move materials and supplies.
- Assist incoming performance groups.
- Assist with road-company lighting and sound equipment and scenery.
- Assist with motorized rigging.
- Assist with set-up of Moss Arts Center lighting and sound equipment and post-use tear-down.
- Clean stages, storage, and other work areas.
- Perform cleaning and light-duty maintenance of stage, lighting, sound, and related equipment.
- Perform light-duty carpentry and painting.
- Launder and press performer costumes and wardrobe.
- Operate control consoles for lighting, audio, and video systems.
- Operate "fly" system for raising and lowering scenery, lighting, etc.
- Operate motorized systems.
- Perform non-operator tasks during the run of a show, including moving scenery and microphones, assisting with wardrobe, etc.
- Assist with intermission changeovers and stage resets.

Required Qualifications:
- Experience in a maintenance or laborer environment.
- Experience working as part of a team.
- Proven record of punctuality.
- Willingness and ability to work evening and weekend hours.
- Strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Performing arts production services experience, including safe practices.
- Experience in a technical skill area related to performing arts production.



To apply please click here!