We're Hiring!

Title: STUDENT: Stage Technician, Knight Hall
VP Area: VP - CFO
Department: Event Services
Position Compensation: $12.25 per hour
Location: University Campus - St. Paul, Minnesota

Who We Are:
Northwestern is a faith-driven community, UNWavering in our Christ-centered principles and identity as those who profess faith in Jesus. Rooted in the unshakable foundation of God’s Word and our calling to impact His world, our mission and vision flow from these core values, expressed through Christ-centered higher education at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul and through gospel outreach and faithfulness with Northwestern Media.

Position Summary:
Assist with keeping the stage, shop, workroom, green room, storage room, dressing rooms, and related areas clean and organized. Assist with maintaining the stage/shop and related equipment as well as set-up, operation, and strike for events in Knight Performance Hall. Assist sound engineer and lighting designer as needed and provide exceptional service to co-workers and outside customers.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assisting with keeping the stage, shop, workroom, green room, storage room, dressing rooms and related areas clean and organized
• Assisting with maintaining the stage/shop and related equipment, setting up and striking for events
• Assisting sound and lighting designers as needed and provide exceptional service to coworkers and outside customers
• Assisting with set-up, operation, and strike for events held in other locations on campus that require A/V equipment
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned

Because our community is a significant part of our mission and the development of our students and listeners, all employees serve as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to disciple students as they grow intellectually and spiritually, and with Northwestern Media to lead people to Christ and nurture believers to maturity in their faith.

Qualifications:
Required
• Have strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Interest in the production aspects of Event Services
• Ability to interact with a variety of individuals in a professional, tactful, and courteous manner
• Maintain a growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, reflect His character in all interactions, and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern’s mission, Doctrinal Statement and Declaration of Christian Community

Nice to Have
• Exposure to or experience with lighting, sound, and stage carpentry helpful

Key Skills:
• Independent & Teamwork: Capable of working both independently and collaboratively, with minimal supervision.
• Confidentiality: Maintains discretion and handles sensitive information appropriately.
• Organizational Skills: Strong time management and problem-solving abilities; able to prioritize and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Technical Proficiency: Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and related software.
• Written & Verbal Communication: Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
• Punctuality & Initiative: Prompt, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting responsibilities.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, days, evenings and weekends as needed.
• Background Check: Must pass background check as a condition of employment.

Work Environment:
The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university or Christian owned and operated radio station alongside those with a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of Northwestern, and an agreement to abide by all Northwestern policies.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.