Event Support Assistant Engineer

Chinese International School; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Chinese International School is seeking an Event Support Assistant to assist the Event Support Engineer in ensuring smooth technical operations for performances, presentations, and public events across CIS venues in Hong Kong. The role requires working days Monday to Friday with occasional evenings and Saturdays, totaling about 40 hours weekly.

The candidate will help with access control, equipment operation, live streaming, and maintenance of sound/lighting/video systems, while coordinating

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Technical Theatre, or other relevant diploma.
• Able to operate theatre lighting, sound, and video systems.
• Knowledgeable in theatre terms and definitions.
• Able to rectify and possibly take preventive maintenance of professional lighting, sound, and full-stage staging systems efficiently.
• Computer-literate, especially in theatre and live sound engineering-related software.
• Knowledge of stagecraft and the use of shop tools is an advantage.
• Good English communication skills, both written and oral.
• Cantonese and/or Mandarin proficiency preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor access to the performance venues as required and scheduled.
• Operate performance venue equipment as scheduled for event support.
• Provide and assist with live streaming or webinars for events if required.
• Assist other staff in supervising and maintaining the performance venues' sound, lighting, and electronic equipment.
• Assist staff with supervising the installation and execution of sound, lighting, and rigging designs.
• Monitor and maintain records of equipment.
• Help run a preventive maintenance program to maintain, repair, and replace all sound, stage lighting, electronic, video, and rigging equipment when required.
• Research and help implement new systems and technology so that the CIS performance spaces serve the needs of school programs.
• Assist in purchasing and budget functions, including recommending new equipment acquisitions.
• Attend meetings and rehearsals as scheduled.
• Work with primary and secondary performing arts teams to determine their needs for lighting, sound, and video during the development and rehearsal of productions.
• Serves as stage manager for productions when needed.
• Assist with the technical needs of rehearsals and performances as scheduled.
• Attends meetings as scheduled.
• Maintain all records, correspondence, etc., in a well-organized and accessible manner.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all school and office records.
• Enforce and ensure compliance with the Chinese International School's regulations pertaining to security, safety, and proper usage of school property.
• Ensure compliance with all school policies and procedures as related to the job responsibilities for this position.
• Relate courteously and effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members as necessary.
• Perform other technical support functions in the performing arts as assigned by relevant supervisors.
• Supervise the performance venues and ensure they are clean and organized after rehearsals, performances, meetings, assemblies, and ceremonies.
• Ensure that a safe and orderly work environment is maintained.
• Ensure safety guidelines at all times

Skills

English communication

Cantonese and/or Mandarin

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Software familiarity

Education

Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Technical Theatre

Job description

The Event Support Assistant supports the Event Support Engineer and is responsible for the smooth technical operations of performances, presentations, and other public events at various CIS performance venues.

Working Days: Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and Saturday work as scheduled or required

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, with flexibility required to support evening and weekend school events

Job Description

Supervise and monitor access to the performance venues as required and scheduled

Operate performance venue equipment as scheduled for event support

Provide and assist with live streaming or webinars for events if required

Assist other staff in supervising and maintaining the performance venues' sound, lighting, and electronic equipment

Assist staff with supervising the installation and execution of sound, lighting, and rigging designs

Monitor and maintain records of equipment

Help run a preventive maintenance program to maintain, repair, and replace all sound, stage lighting, electronic, video, and rigging equipment when required

Research and help implement new systems and technology so that the CIS performance spaces serve the needs of school programs

Assist in purchasing and budget functions, including recommending new equipment acquisitions

Attend meetings and rehearsals as scheduled

Work with primary and secondary performing arts teams to determine their needs for lighting, sound, and video during the development and rehearsal of productions

Serves as stage manager for productions when needed

Assist with the technical needs of rehearsals and performances as scheduled

Other duties

Attends meetings as scheduled.

Maintain all records, correspondence, etc., in a well-organized and accessible manner

Maintain strict confidentiality of all school and office records

Enforce and ensure compliance with the Chinese International School's regulations pertaining to security, safety, and proper usage of school property

Ensure compliance with all school policies and procedures as related to the job responsibilities for this position

Relate courteously and effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members as necessary

Perform other technical support functions in the performing arts as assigned by relevant supervisors

Safety

Supervise the performance venues and ensure they are clean and organized after rehearsals, performances, meetings, assemblies, and ceremonies

Ensure that a safe and orderly work environment is maintained

Ensure safety guidelines at all times

Requirements

Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Technical Theatre, or other relevant diploma in performing arts technical support

Able to operate theatre lighting, sound, and video systems

Knowledgeable in theatre terms and definitions

Able to rectify and possibly take preventive maintenance of professional lighting, sound, and full-stage staging systems efficiently

Computer-literate, especially in theatre and live sound engineering-related software

Knowledge of stagecraft and the use of shop tools is an advantage

Positive work attitude and initiative.

Good English communication skills, both written and oral

Cantonese and/or Mandarin proficiency preferred

Good interpersonal skills, ability to work cooperatively, and ability to provide assistance to other team members as necessary

Attractive salary and excellent fringe benefits package will be offered to the right candidates.

Child Protection At Chinese International School

CIS adopts a strict zero-tolerance policy towards the mistreatment or abuse of children. The school's Child Protection Policy includes but is not limited to rigorous recruiting and vetting practices applicable to direct hires, contract staff, and all affiliated personnel, including volunteers. This may include a digital reference and background check.

All applicants should commit to comply with the CIS'Child Protection Policy. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used for recruitment purposes only. All unsuccessful applications will be destroyed upon completion of the recruitment exercise.

For more information about us, please visit https://www.cis.edu.hk.