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Theatre Production Overhire

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026

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Title: Theatre Production Overhire

Department:Theatre Technology & Performing Arts

Reports To:Director of Theatre Technology & Performing Arts

Position Summary:

Provide skilled, theatre specific labor to support theatre production. These services are scheduled on an as-needed, hourly basis by the Director of Theatre Arts and Technology. These people perform a myriad of tasks depending upon the need at hand. Most people specialize in one or two areas listed below, but are frequently familiar with most of them.

Essential Functions:
  • Audio Engineering: setup, mic, mix and record people, bands, and other audio presentations.

  • Theatrical Electrician: Hang, cable, focus lighting equipment, program and operate lighting control system. Follow Spot Operator: Operate follow spots for events according to the instructions of the Stage manager.

  • Stagehand: transport and setup furniture and other equipment for events; rearrange them as needed during an event.

  • Scenic Carpenter: Construct stage scenery to the required specifications.

  • Scenic Painter: Paint theatrical scenery to the specifications of the Scenic Designer.

  • Rigger: Safely suspend equipment overhead and operate the fly system during events.

Pre-Requisite Qualifications:
  • At least two years of experience in technical theatre operations.

Compensation:
  • $30.00-$40.00/hour

At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Range:Hourly Employees

NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items.

FLSA:Non-Exempt

Time Type:Part time

Pay Rate:Hourly

Additional Information:

As an EEO employer NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.


Employment at NJIT is subject to the provisions of New Jersey First Act which mandates new employees, who are not NJ residents, to establish primary residence in New Jersey within one year of their appointment to certain positions. The law does not apply to any individual employed at NJIT on a temporary or per semester basis as a visiting or adjunct professor, teacher, lecturer, researcher or administrator. For more information on the act please click here.


If special accommodations are needed in applying for a position, please visit the Department of Human Resources located in Fenster Hall, 5th Floor, University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102 or call (973) 596-3140. If you have questions, please email the Human Resources Department at hr@njit.edu.


Information regarding NJIT campus security, personal safety, and fire safety including topics such as, disciplinary procedures, crime prevention, NJIT Police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, and crime statistics for the most recent three year period is available on the NJIT Department of Public Safety here.


NJIT is an E-Verify employer and uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization of each new hire.

 

Salary : $30 - $40

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