Stage Operations Associate

The Newman Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Denver is currently seeking part-time stage operation associates to assist with the execution of events at the Newman Center. Stage Operations Associates are responsible for assisting with a variety of event day operations at the Newman Center.

• Support the Newman Center with backstage event operations.

• Provide excellent customer service for all Newman Center participants and patrons.
• Recognize and respond effectively and efficiently to emergencies.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Able to work both individually and as part of a team.
• Expertise in area of specificity and able to maintain all required certifications and licensures as they pertain to the role.

• Previous experience working in stage operations.
• As required for specific roles needed on an event-by-event basis.

Part-time, hours will vary based on event schedule. Must be available to work nights and weekends.

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) October 5, 2026.

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

The hourly range for the position is $25.00 - $40.00.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

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The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

Advertised: September 21, 2026
Applications close: October 05, 2026