Auditorium Student Worker

• Closing Date: until filled

Join Our Team: Empowering Students, Shaping Futures!

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of others?

Do you believe in the power of inclusive education to unlock potential and inspire greatness?

If so, we want YOU to join our team as an Auditorium Student Worker in our vibrant K-12 public school community!

Our Auditorium Student Worker position is a great opportunity for individuals to potentially get more familiar with event operations, technical theater, audio/visual technology, stage management, customer service, leadership and teamwork, and professional communication.

Department : High School / Operations & Events

Schedule : Starting at the beginning of the 2026-27 school year

NOTE: Candidates MUST be current Octorara High School Students.

The Auditorium Student Worker assists with the setup, operation, and support of school and community events held in the High School Auditorium.

Student workers help ensure events run smoothly by supporting lighting, sound, stage setup, audience assistance, and general event operations.

This position provides students with hands-on experience in event production, teamwork, customer service, leadership, and technical theater operations in a professional and collaborative environment.

• Assist with auditorium setup and cleanup before and after events
• Support stage preparation, seating arrangements, and equipment setup
• Assist with basic lighting, sound, microphone, and audiovisual operations under supervision
• Help backstage during performances, presentations, concerts, and special events
• Greet and assist staff, students, families, and community members attending events
• Monitor auditorium spaces to help maintain safety, cleanliness, and organization
• Assist with moving equipment, props, chairs, tables, and staging materials
• Follow directions from supervisors regarding event timelines and responsibilities
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and appropriate conduct during all events
• Follow all school safety procedures and expectations
• Perform other event-related duties as assigned

• Current High School student in good academic and disciplinary standing
• Interest in theater, events, technology, music, production, or customer service preferred
• Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends based on event schedules
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Dependable, punctual, and willing to learn
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced environment

• Interest or experience in theater productions, stage crew, sound, lighting, or audiovisual technology
• Basic familiarity with microphones, speakers, stage equipment, or event setup
• Strong problem-solving and customer service skills

• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 30 pounds with assistance
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, and move throughout the auditorium during events
• Ability to work in dim lighting and backstage environments

Work schedules are based on auditorium event needs and may include:

• Evenings
• Weekends
• School concerts and performances
• Community events
• Graduation and special ceremonies

Pay Rate: This position will be paying $12.50 per hour and is a non-exempt position.

Essential duties noted above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.

It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

may change based on departmental needs.