Live Events Tech & Stage Support Engineer

Chinese International School

Hong Kong

On-site

HKD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

7 days ago

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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