EMPAC Overhire Pool

EMPAC Overhire Pool Job no: 494559 Work type: Part Time, Seasonal or Temporary Location: Troy, NY Categories: Staff, EMPAC Who we are The Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is where the arts, sciences, and technology meet under one roof and breathe the same air. Four exceptional venues enable audiences, artists, and researchers to inquire, experiment, develop, and experience the ever-changing relationship between our senses, technology, and the worlds we create around us. EMPAC is an icon of the New Polytechnic, a new paradigm for cross-disciplinary research and education at Rensselaer. Job Summary Front of House Captain - helps to open/close EMPAC building on non-event days, completes tasks assigned by FOH, prep workstation for the day. Assist with ticket sales, customer service, and day of event management. Supervision of student workers. Sr. Front of House Captain - opens/closes EMPAC building independently on event/non-event days. Work closely with visiting artists to arrange event area, set up and/or run registration table, handle cleanup of event space and other affected areas. Supervises student workers, both ushers and front desk staff. Assists with planning/prep for events. Manage/run events independently in absence of FOH staff. Event Technician I - Camera Shader / Production Assistant Event Technician II - Camera Operator / Lighting Technician Event Technician III - Director / Assoc. Director / Score Reader / Technical Director / Video Editor Production Technician I - Stage Hand / Deck Crew / Running Crew Production Technician II - Stage Electrician / Stage Carpenter / Rigger / Wardrobe Manager / Lighting Console Operator / Art Handler Production Technician III - Sr. Art Handler / Production Tech. Supervisor / Stage Manager / Sr. Rigger Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent One (1) or more years related experience Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered. Preferred Qualifications Experience in higher education Experience directly supporting events, performing arts, and/or media production Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong time management and organizational skills Technical proficiency Customer service Ability to work with a team Strong communication skills Shift The positions described above are part-time, as needed positions - weekends and/or evenings required Application instructions Follow the on-screen prompts to create an application. Please be ready to upload any required documents If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact Job Posted Date Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Rates of Pay (per hour) Front of House Captain: $16.50 - $20.00 Sr. Front of House Captain: $19.00 - $23.50 Production Technician I: $15.50 - $19.50 Production Technician II: $17.00 - $22.50 Production Technician III: $22.00 - $30.00 Event Technician I: $15.00 - $19.50 Event Technician II: $19.50 - $27.00 Event Technician III: $27.00 - $60.00 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. #LI-DNI Advertised: 22 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App

Apply Now