Event Technician

The Johns Hopkins University; Peabody (MA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in performing arts education is seeking an Event Technician to enhance the experience of students and guests. This role involves providing technical support for various performances, ensuring a safe and professional environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in production, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in high-pressure situations. Join a dynamic team at the Peabody Institute, where your contributions will directly impact the artistic community and educational experiences of aspiring musicians and dancers. Flexible hours and a collaborative environment await you in this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in production required; 2-3 years experience in production.
• Experience in technical theater and crew management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for performances including lighting and sound.
• Collaborate with production team to ensure quality learning opportunities.

Skills

Lighting setup

Audio visual management

Sound reinforcement

Stage production

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in production

Tools

Stage lighting equipment

Audio mixing equipment

Rigging tools

Job description

Reporting to the Assistant Production Manager, we are seeking an Event Technician who will provide a professional and safe performance environment to the Peabody Institute students, faculty, staff, patrons, and guests. This is a casual/as-needed position; hours are flexible and include daytime and evenings and weekends as appropriate to the staffing needs of the department.

The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University advances a dynamic, 21st-century model of performing arts training in pursuit of its mission: to elevate the human experience through leadership at the intersection of art and education. Through its Conservatory for undergraduate and graduate studies and the Preparatory, Baltimore’s largest community performing arts school, Peabody empowers musicians and dancers from diverse backgrounds to create and perform at the highest level.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists the production team in providing technical support for all choral, dance, opera, instrumental and orchestral performance needs at Peabody including lighting, audio visual, live audio mixing, sound reinforcement, management of equipment and administrative tasks related to stage management.
• Works in close partnership with the Stage/Lighting and A/V Technicians, conductors, artistic directors and students to support the event production, audio-visual, sound and curricular needs of the school in order to achieve an excellent production and a quality learning opportunity.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience with lighting, audio set ups, video, stage lighting, stage production and rigging.
• Professional demeanor, superior communication skills, comfort in high-pressure situations, adaptable, solutions-oriented problem solver.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with proven ability to effectively prioritize workload.
• Ability to work long hours and nontraditional shifts: evenings and weekends due to performance schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in production (theatrical or event)
• Two to three years of experience in production or related field.
• Additional experience may substitute for required education to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two to Four years of technical theater and crew management experience.

Classified Title: Stage Coordinator
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Event Technician
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($25.00 HRLY targeted; Commensurate w/exp)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Variable, up to 987 per year
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Peabody Institute
Department name: Production Services
Personnel area: Peabody