Theater & Audio-Visual Technician

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
• In lieu of an Associate’s degree, two (2) years of directly related full-time experience or a combination of education and experience totaling two (2) years may be considered.
• One (1) year of directly related full-time experience in the field of audio visual and/or theatrical production.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional years (2+) of directly related full-time experience in the field of audio visual and/or theatrical production.
• Experience training other technicians.
• Experience with stage electrics, theatrical lighting design, audio systems for events, video and projection equipment, or stage management.

Brief Description Of Duties

• Set up and operate audio-visual equipment including projectors, sound systems, video monitors, and theatrical lighting.
• Provide assistance in the various meeting rooms and lecture halls, and support events in the Charles B. Wang Theater.
• Assist Production Manager: assist with execution of audio, video, or lighting systems for events (e.g. programming lights; creating lighting looks; mixing sound).
• Serve as lead technician and/or stage manager at times.
• Maintain advanced audio-visual and theatrical equipment: focusing lights; upkeep and minor repairs.
• Train student assistants on job-specific tasks.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned.

Special Notes

• This is a part-time appointment.
• FLSA Non Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.
• Evening and weekend work will be required at times.
• We are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Resume/CV and Cover Letter

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

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Official Job Title

Instructional Support Assistant

Job Field

Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Hiring Area

Conferences & Special Events