CAMPUS EVENT WORKER LEVEL 1-4 PROFESSIONAL EXPERT

The Barstow Community College District is an open-access, comprehensive two-year institution serving a diverse student population in the Mojave region of San Bernardino County, California. Established in 1959, the Barstow Community College District (BCCD) encompasses a vast service area, stretching from the Nevada border on the East to Kern County on the West, and from Inyo County in the North to the San Bernardino Mountain range in the South. BCCD serves the communities of Barstow, Lenwood, Newberry Springs, Daggett, Yermo, Hinkley, Ludlow and Baker. The institution also maintains a satellite learning center at the U.S. Army National Training Center in Ft. Irwin, California, which serves military personnel and their families. Barstow Community College is committed to providing an equitable, accessible, and affordable education to its diverse student body, including local, military, distance education, and historically marginalized student populations. Through a variety of high-quality and comprehensive degree, certificate, and job skills training programs, we provide holistic student support with clear and diverse educational pathways that provide students with life-long learning and networking opportunities, critical thinking skills, and success in a globalized world. Barstow Community College serves as a hub of innovation and educational excellence, fostering a culture of growth, partnership, and inclusion as the premier college of the California High Desert.

About the role

This is a continuous recruitment for an applicant pool to fill professional experts / hourly assignments on an as needed basis. Salary placement will be determined by level of skill/experience.

Responsibilities

• Level 1 - Reports to Executive Director or Campus Operation.
  • Provides essential labor for event setup and safety without duplicating classified maintenance or custodial roles.
  • Supports student engagement and campus life activities.
  • Entry-level support for PAC and campus events (performances, banquets, conferences, workshops, meetings).
  • Technical Support: Assists with lighting/sound under direction.
  • Front-of House/ Ticketing: May serve as usher. Stagecraft / Backstage: Deck hand; assists with moving scenery/props; helps with building, painting, maintaining sets.
  • Independence & Collaboration: Works under close guidance; minimal independent decision-making.
  • Other Duties: Setup/teardown; other duties as assigned.
• Level 2 - Reports to Executive Director or Campus Operation.
  • Ensures smooth front-of-house operations and technical support for diverse events, including faculty programs, student showcases, and district meetings.
  • Enhances community partnerships through professional event execution.
  • Intermediate support; broader event coverage including PAC and campus venues.
  • Technical Support: Engaged lighting/sound support under guidance; provides costuming support (fittings, alterations, care, organization).
  • Front-of House/ Ticketing: Box office, will-call, ticket sales; may serve as House Manager.
  • Stagecraft / Backstage: Backstage coordination; assists with stagecraft management tasks.
  • Independence & Collaboration: Greater independence in routine operations; collaborates with event teams.
  • Other Duties: Supports non-design functions (banquets, conferences, meetings, workshops).
• Level 3 - Reports to Executive Director or Campus Operation.
  • Provides specialized expertise for complex productions, ensuring compliance with safety and technical standards.
  • Supports district-wide initiatives, external community events, and partnerships with local nonprofits and commercial entities.
  • Advanced technical and event support with design responsibilities.
  • Technical Support: Independent operation & design in lighting, sound, and stagecraft.
  • Front-of House/ Ticketing: Coordinates with faculty, District programs, Student Life, and community users.
  • Stagecraft / Backstage: Oversees stagecraft design and construction tasks; shares expertise collaboratively.
  • Independence & Collaboration: High independence; collaborates with other event workers and stakeholders.
  • Other Duties: Supports budget prioritization for hardware, equipment, and software.
• Level 4 - Offers strategic technical leadership for high-profile events, including collaborations with local government agencies, commercial partners, and community organizations. Ensures district reputation for excellence in event delivery.
  • Lead-level technical expert across PAC and campus.
  • Technical Support: Leads all technical areas (lighting, sound, stagecraft, coordination) through collaboration.
  • Front-of House/ Ticketing: Provides guidance for front-of-house & technical operations as needed.
  • Stagecraft / Backstage: Shares expertise with Event Workers I–III; provides training opportunities without formal supervision.
  • Independence & Collaboration: Highest independence and professional judgment; advises on facility use and improvements.
  • Other Duties: Supports budget prioritization for hardware, equipment, and software.

Qualifications

• The position requires a High School diploma plus 1 year of related experience.

Equal Opportunity

The Barstow Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. Barstow Community College District is committed to hiring a staff that is sensitive to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, disability, political affiliation, age, or veteran status. This position is not eligible to recieve health benefits. This is a part-time position and may work up to 30 hours per week. Work schedule may vary.