Event Technician & Stagehand

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) Event Services operates two performing arts venues in the Northern Virginia region. This position provides high quality event space, modern equipment, and professional technical support for all types of events at both the Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center and the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for rental groups in the performing arts venues, with activities centered in both the Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center and Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center.
• Accountable for building security, setting up for events, and maintaining a safe and professional working environment.
• Coordinate with on-site custodial staff to ensure all areas are clean during events.
• Provide stage support for rental clients, including operation of motorized and counterweight theatrical fly systems, assisting the Audio Engineer with microphone setup, and assisting the Lighting Designer with lighting focus.
• Operate light and sound boards.
• Oversee events, including setup and clean-up.
• Maintain a safe environment for coworkers and visitors.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned, including assisting in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
• May occasionally be required to travel to the Alexandria campus to assist with events at the Alexandria AS event center.

Requirements

• Must be able to operate a computer lighting control board, sound system, video projectors, and cameras.
• Must be able to operate a theatrical fly system.
• Must be able to set up a dance floor and portable sound systems.
• Must be able to climb a catwalk and hang/focus theatrical lighting equipment.
• Must be able to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work a varied schedule, including days, nights, and weekends.
• Clear communication, both verbally and in writing, is imperative.
• Experience as a professional stagehand or technician in a performing arts venue.
• Experience in customer service.
• Experience working in an event center environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with professional audio systems, including digital and analog mixing consoles, wireless microphones, signal flow, and routing.
• Experience with theatrical lighting systems, including digital lighting consoles, ability to hang and focus stage lights, circuiting, and cabling lighting instruments.
• Experience with motorized and/or counterweight theatrical fly systems of at least 1,000 pounds per arbor.
• Stage management, lighting design, stage rigging, stage carpentry, and audio engineering experience.

Pay

$20/hr

Schedule

• Part-time, with a maximum of 29 hours per week.
• Work schedule varies based on the event calendar and event load, primarily evenings and weekends, with some weekday events.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental insurance program (for eligible employees).
• Generous paid leave.
• Deferred compensation plans.
• Paid parental leave.
• State employee discounts.
• Solid and secure retirement program.