Event Crew Technician II and III

Careerwebsite; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum 4-hour pay per call

On-site on-call schedule

Job summary

Naropa University’s Office of Events seeks Event Crew Technicians II and III to support performances and special events on the Arapahoe and Nalanda campuses. Responsibilities include setting up and breaking down sets, lighting, sound, A/V, house management, and box office operations.

These on‑call, on‑site roles offer a flexible schedule (0–20 hours with a four‑hour minimum pay per call) and compensation of $23–$30 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 6 months - 2 years' experience on a technical theatre crew.
• Able to work evenings and weekends.
• Comfort with event setup and tech equipment and backstage operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist or manage stage setup, room setup, backstage, green room, program timing, stage equipment, media projection.
• Hang and set up lighting instruments, rigging, pipes, and cables; test electrical equipment including dimmer packs.
• Set up A/V equipment and sound cues; lead light cues and follow design requirements under supervision.
• Manage front of house at events: box office operations, ticket sales, reconciliations, and registrations.
• Provide customer service and assist attendees; support hybrid classroom technology when needed.
• Attend trainings, crew meetings, and interviews; assist with transitions during shows.
• Load-ins, hang and focus, sound checks, rehearsals, and performances when called.

Skills

Technical theatre

Teamwork

Punctuality

Evenings/weekends

On-call availability

Job description

Position Title: Event Crew Technician II and III
# of Positions to Fill: 15
Department/Program: Events 63500
Remote Work Authorization: 100% On-Site
Campus Location: Arapahoe/Nalanda Campus
Reports to: Events Coordinator
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly/On-call
FTE: 3% (1 hr/week)
Compensation: $23-$30 per hour based on prior experience. Includes Minimum Call Pay: Event Crew Technicians will be paid for a minimum of four (4) hours for each scheduled work call, even if the actual hours worked are less than four hours.

Application Deadline November 16 or until filled

Job Summary

The Office of Events provides logistical and staff support for performances and other special events at Naropa University. We manage multiple event spaces, including the Performing Arts Center on the Arapahoe campus and the Nalanda Events Center on the Nalanda campus.

The Event Crew Technicians are responsible for providing technical support in the areas of event set-up and breakdown, lighting, sound, audio/visual, house management, and box office sales, as well as other behind-the-scenes operations. Events include theatrical performances, music, dance, lectures, readings, the Summer Writing Program, live recordings, meetings, conferences and more.

We are offering a flexible work schedule, based on event schedules and needs as well as employee availability, in on-call (from 0, and up to 20 hours) positions. This includes a four hour minimum schedule payment.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Ability to create and maintain a positive team environment and behave professionally with everyone encountered in the course and scope of the job duties.
• Assist or manage stage set up, room set up, backstage, green room, program timing, stage equipment, media projection.
• Assist with properly and safely hanging and setting up lighting instruments, rigging, pipes, and cables. Circuit and test electrical equipment, including dimmer packs, lights, and other equipment.
• Properly setup A/V equipment.
• Assemble and disassemble scaffolding. Climb and use scaffolding within safety guidelines.
• Use mast lift within safety guidelines.
• Attend trainings, crew meetings, and interviews related to events and performances.
• Assist with transitions during shows (microphone adjustments, setup changes, etc.)
• Manage the front of house at events: set up box office operations for show, sell tickets for events, and reconcile all sales at the end of show. Manage advance registration and comp lists at the door
• Provide customer service and assist with any questions from attendees.
• Provide support for hybrid classroom technology when needed.
• Lead sound checks with performers and speakers.
• Execute all sound cues per design requirements under supervision of Stage Manager.
• Program, record, and execute light cues.
• Assist with light hang and focus, update lighting plot, set up cue sheets.
• Light construction duties, occasionally with power tools.
• Can also expect to be called in to work as available for load-ins, hang and focus, sound checks, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals and performances, concerts, readings, seminars and community events.

What We Require

Minimum length of prior relevant professional experience required:

• 6 months - 2 years' experience on a technical theatre crew.

Other Experience, Knowledge, Skills, or Competencies Requirements?

• Familiarity with computers.
• Punctuality, dependability, ingenuity, teamwork, and honesty.
• Ability to work as scheduled, and occasionally beyond; must be available some evenings and weekends.
• A good attitude and a sense of humor.
• Must wear appropriate clothing (all black, including Naropa Crew T-Shirt).
• Willingness to co-create an inclusive community and actively participate in related professional development, including openness to feedback and on-going self-examination.
• Ability to receive and respond to emails in a timely manner.
• All job candidates must demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of and appreciation for the values of Naropa University and the capacity to demonstrate an integration and embodiment of these values as evidenced in work, communication, collaboration styles, and other general workplace behaviors.

What We'd Like You to Have...

• Experience performing the technical event duties described above and doing one or more of the following: Stage Manager, Light Design, Sound Board Operation, Video Recording and Editing.

Naropa recognizes the following holidays throughout the year: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Fall Break, 4th Thursday and Friday in November, and Winter Break, the last two weeks in December encompassing the Christmas holiday as well as New Year's.

Naropa's health and welfare benefits include the following: medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, an employer-sponsored pre-tax retirement savings plan, and a variety of voluntary, employee-paid supplemental insurance plans.

A comprehensive benefits package is available to full-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours each week. Employees who work 20 - 29 hours each week are eligible for only the employer-paid short-term & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment, and the retirement plan.

Employees who work fewer than 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in Naropa's retirement plan only.

All regular full-time and part-time faculty and staff, including student workers, accrue sick leave benefits. Full-time and part-time staff positions accrue vacation and personal time. All leave accrual rates vary based on the position, hours worked, and years of service.

The University recognizes the importance of including its employees in its organizational mission and values and welcomes employees into the classroom to "touch the magic." Specifically, regular employees are provided generous tuition remission opportunities for themselves and their family members.

Naropa University participates in the Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP). CIC-TEP is a network of CIC colleges and universities willing to accept, tuition-free, students from families of full-time employees of other CIC participating institutions (full-time as designated by the employer/institution). Additional information can be found here: https://www.cic.edu/member-services/tuition-exchange-program.

Naropa University is an equal opportunity, non-discriminatory employer and Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits gender discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual and relationship violence. This law applies to all students, faculty, and staff.

JOB CODE: AY2627 0045