UNB Student Cactus Cafe Stage Manager

Job Posting Title:

UNB Student Cactus Cafe Stage Manager

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Hiring Department:

University Unions

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

15

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FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

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Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

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Position Duration:

Limited Duration Based on Business Need

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

In addition to the requirements for the position, you must meet the following requirements to be considered for all positions in the University Unions:

• Be a current student at The University of Texas at Austin or other college/university and be registered for at east six (6) credit hours.
• In addition to the application packet, please submit a resume with all co-curricular involvement and work experience.
• Must have availability to work nights and weekends, as determined in advance by the supervisor.

Position Overview

Stage managers will work closely with professional musicians, student groups, other campus organizations, and University Unions staff to successfully produce shows at the Cactus Café. For each event assigned, the Stage Manager will participate and lead production/tech meetings, assist in determining and coordinating the technical and staffing needs of the event, run tech rehearsals and shows, supervise staff, and generate performance reports. Ability to quickly and effectively communicate and translate important elements of policies and operations to performers.

Position is eligible for Workstudy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend production/tech meetings not limited to advancing shows via email communications.
• Help assess client technical needs and assist in identifying staffing requirements for each event.
• Run tech rehearsals and performances.
• Supervise staff.
• Communicate and coordinate with venue manager/house staff during performances.
• Generate performance and production meeting reports.
• Develop a strong working understanding of the Unions policies and enforce them.
• No drinking of alcoholic beverages if over the age of 21 while on shift.
• Take pictures and videos of performances and upload to Box for social media.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior stage management experience at the college level.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with live stage operations not limited to bands and presentations.
• Ability to communicate technical information to people with little to no technical A/V background.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization.
• Problem solving ability and quick thinking.
• Ability to manage and coordinate people working in a complex and fluid environment.
• Commitment to excellence and professionalism, and a love for the performing arts.
• Be a current student at The University of Texas at Austin.

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Employment Eligibility:

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.