Event Technician and Operator

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Rosemont (PA); On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Part time

Job summary

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY seeks an Event Technician and Operator to provide technical support for the John and Joan Mullen Center for the Performing Arts. The role involves managing staging, audio, lighting, and video for various events. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for collaboration with multiple departments.

Applicants should have significant event experience and be flexible for different work shifts. Compensation is $13 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience with staging, audio, lighting, and video production.
• Strong communication skills and ability to instruct diverse groups.
• Proven customer service skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Implement and operate technical aspects for events.
• Provide lighting and sound operations during events.
• Collaborate with various University departments.
• Serve as Stage Manager or Assistant Stage Manager as needed.
• Maintain flexibility for variable work shifts.

Skills

Event experience in staging

Audio skills

Stage lighting knowledge

Video operation skills

Safety protocols understanding

Excellent communication skills

Customer service orientation

Job description

Event Technician and Operator

Job Summary

Provide technical support and operations for the John and Joan Mullen Center for the Performing Arts, managing staging, audio, lighting, video, safety, and related production functions across a variety of performance and instructional spaces.

Responsibilities

• Implement, repair, troubleshoot, and operate technical aspects such as staging, audio, theatrical lighting, video, safety, and other related production functions for the center’s performance spaces, classrooms, rehearsal rooms, dance studio, lobbies, and ancillary rooms.
• Provide lighting, sound, and video operations during days, nights, and weekends.
• Collaborate with University departments and student organizations—particularly the Villanova Theatre Department, Academic Departments, Office of Student Life, Office of Music Activities, student groups, alumni organizations, and external clients—to coordinate staff and student efforts and realize the Mullen Center’s educational and recreational objectives.
• Report to the Technical Coordinator/Stage Supervisor I and Technical Coordinator/Stage Supervisor II, providing periodic updates on progress toward goals, long‑range plans, and operational details.
• Serve as Stage Manager or Assistant Stage Manager for Mullen Center performances and events, as necessary.
• Maintain flexibility for last‑minute work calls and variable work shifts.

Qualifications

• Event experience related to staging, audio, stage lighting, video, rigging, safety, or other production and event functions.
• Excellent communication skills within an academic environment, ability to instruct, supervise, and clearly explain technical information, operating procedures, and safety protocols to diverse audiences.
• Strong customer‑service orientation and proven ability to develop and sustain productive relationships.

Physical Demands

• Work at heights and lift up to 50 pounds.

Compensation

Wage Rate: $13 per hour.