Event Technician

Job Overview

This position provides overall technical support and event operations, including providing sound and lighting functions, facility set-up assistance, and other event production requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following:
•Set up and operate sound, lighting and AV equipment as required.
• Assist with load-in and load-out of staging materials.
• Train Stagehands in AV, sound, and lighting operations as needed.
• Coordinate and assist with facility and/or event set-up as required.
• Assist with any backstage needs

Qualifications
•General knowledge of methods and problems related to sound, lighting, and staging production areas.
• Working knowledge of lighting and sound equipment operations.
• Working knowledge of safety requirements and standards related to facility set up, AV, and stage operations.
• One to two years of experience working for theatre, repertory or stock company engaged in the applicable production specialty such as stage and set construction, lighting production, and/or sound/audio production.

Working Conditions
• Moves objects up to 50 pounds.
• Involves some exposure to hazards or physical risk that require following safety precautions.
• Works a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary.