Campus Event Tech Lead & Crew Manager

Principia The; Elsah (IL); On-site; USD 1,331,000 - 1,630,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance up to 12% of thei

Tuition discount for eligible children

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Principia College in Elsah, IL seeks an Event Technical Support Manager to oversee technical support for campus events, including lighting, audio, and streaming operations. The role requires management of a student crew, training, scheduling, and ensuring high-quality event execution across venues like Cox Auditorium and Wanamaker Hall.

The position entails coordinating with departments, planning run-of-show documentation, and maintaining equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing campus event support operations.
• Ability to hire, train, and supervise student crews.
• Proficiency with audio/video/lighting integration for events.

Responsibilities

• Select and position lights and mics; test and operate AV equipment during events.
• Coordinate streaming/Zoom integration with venue operations.
• Provide technical support to Music and Theatre & Dance departments.
• Manage Student Tech Crew; train and supervise; oversee payroll and scheduling.
• Plan staffing, training materials, and procedures for event support.
• Collaborate with MSC team to allocate personnel and equipment for events.

Skills

Sound engineering

Lighting design

Video projection

Team leadership

Education

Formal training in electronics/sound engineering

Tools

ETC Ion lighting consoles

Eos lighting control software

Final Cut

Office 360 (Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Principia College in Elsah, IL seeks an Event Technical Support Manager to oversee technical support for campus events, including lighting, audio, and streaming operations. The role requires management of a student crew, training, scheduling, and ensuring high-quality event execution across venues like Cox Auditorium and Wanamaker Hall.

The position entails coordinating with departments, planning run-of-show documentation, and maintaining equipment.