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Lakeside Chautauqua Hoover Auditorium Stage Crew in Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio
Hoover Auditorium Stage Crew
Seasonal
Lakeside Marblehead, OH, US
12 days agoRequisition ID: 1106
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Salary:$15.00 Hourly
Job Title: Hoover Auditorium Stage Crew
Department: Programming
Reports To: Hoover Auditorium Technical Director and Director of Performing Arts & Entertainment
*Start Date: *Mid-May 2026
Salary: $15 per hour
Position Summary: Hoover Auditorium in Lakeside Chautauqua is home to a busy summer arts series which presents 5-6 events per week between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. Programs include a wide variety of shows including rock bands, symphony concerts, family variety acts (magicians, jugglers), lectures, worship events and more. The Hoover Crew is responsible for completing day-to-day work tasks which include load in/set up/load out for each show, as well as cleaning/housekeeping/maintenance backstage and front of house. Crew functions as running crew for every performance, worship service, or event. Must be available from May -- August, and ideally through Labor Day weekend, and the Saturday following Labor Day weekend.
*About Lakeside Chautauqua: *Lakeside Chautauqua is a family destination that has pioneered the act of nurturing the mind, body and spirit for over 150 years. Conveniently located between Toledo and Cleveland on Lake Erie's south shore, Lakeside offers a robust summer programming season packed with cultural, educational, spiritual and recreational opportunities. Within the one-square-mile community, you'll find hundreds of unique Victorian cottages, a concert auditorium, arts center, historic waterfront hotel, movie theater, pool, tennis, sailing, shopping, dining and much more. For more information, visit lakesideohio.com/employment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in pre- and post-season cleaning, maintenance and equipment set up for both front of house and backstage
- Pre- and post-event cleaning, housekeeping, maintenance and set up and tear down related to the event, and the next day's event
- Perform daily load in/set up/load out of all equipment required for performance including staging, sound equipment, backline gear, etc. Performs daily/weekly facility maintenance and stage set-up duties
- May assist Hoover Lighting Technician with hang & focus of stage lighting
- Assists with providing performers' hospitality needs including hospitality runs to procure food and beverages and setting up and tearing down the hospitality area at Hoover Auditorium
- Assists the Audio Engineer with set up and tear down at other venues on campus such as Orchestra Hall, and the lakefront bandstand
- Serve as running crew for evening show, or Sunday morning worship in one of the following roles:
Video Switcher Camera Operator
Spotlight Operator Backstage Crew/Asst. Stage Manager
Provide a safe atmosphere for all guests and employees of Hoover Auditorium and other onsite venues
Ensure customer service and satisfaction are of highest priority with all staff
Communicate with all parties in an efficient and effective manner
Exhibit a teamwork attitude, strong work ethic and professionalism in all aspects of position