Stagehand- Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND, USA
USD 16-16 / hour
Posted on Mar 12, 2026
Stagehand- Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center
- 497819
- Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
- Federal Work Study Student
- Institutional Student
- Closing on: May 15 2026
Salary/Position Classification
- $16.00 Hourly, Non-Exempt (Not eligible for overtime)
- Raises available twice a year, based on Fall Orientation attendance, number of workshops completed, and hours worked during the year
- Hours per week: As a stagehand, you WILL NOT work every day or even weekly- Hours are only available when we have shows/events scheduled.
- This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.
Purpose of Position
Stagehand work at the Chester Fritz consists of the unloading and set-up of equipment for live shows/events, tear-down after shows, and the reloading of trucks, also assist in the setup of the stage for smaller events at the Fritz.
This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.
What You’ll Do:
- Help load and unload trucks with show gear
- Assist with the setup and tearing down stage equipment
- Work with lights, sound, scenery, props, and other stage elements
- Support production teams with backstage tasks during events
Required Competencies
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance
- RELIABLE and on time
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Willing to ask questions and learn
- Able to follow directions and stay focused
- Comfortable working nights and weekends as needed
- No experience necessary! If you can follow directions and work as part of a team, you can do this job.
Preferred Qualifications
- Patience- there maybe periods of time you'll be waiting for others to finish their job before you can complete yours
- Ability to work well with others
- Must be available and willing to work some nights and weekends
- Willingness to learn new things
Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System, or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.
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