Event Technician - Hired As-needed

Harford Community College; Bel Air (MD); In loco; USD 23.000 - 36.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Harford Community College is seeking an Event Technician to support a variety of live events on campus. Duties include backstage construction, painting, hanging and focusing lights, and running audio for theatrical, musical, and dance performances. Training is provided for entry-level candidates.

Hours vary by show requirements, with day, evening and weekend shifts. This is a part-time, as-needed position, with a yearly cap of 500 hours for such staff.

Competenze

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.

Mansioni

• Assist with backstage tasks: construction, painting, hanging, lighting focus, and running audio.
• Build and paint props; hang fly system components for theatre, music, and dance shows.
• Provide technical support for lectures, ceremonies and conferences; assist as directed by Technical Director.

Conoscenze

Lifting heavy items

Practical skill test

Event support

Transportation reliability

Formazione

HS diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Information

Job Title

Event Technician - Hired As-needed

Posting Category

Part-Time Staff

Starting salary range or starting hourly rate range

$16.54 - $26.48 based on experience and qualifications

About Harford Community College

Harford Community College (HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we’re committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website (https://www.harford.edu/about/get-to-know-harford/index.php) .

Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affordante Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA/ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Job Description

Event Technicians are needed to perform a variety of “backstage” tasks in support of HCC’s Events & Conferencing.

Responsibilities include hands-on construction, painting, hanging, focusing, and running lights, setting up and running audio, building and painting props, and hanging fly system items for theatrical, musical, and dance performances. Technicians provide technical support for lectures, ceremonies, and conferences; and perform duties as assigned by the Technical Director for preparation of shows, performances, and strikes.

Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia. Work is generally performed on the College campus unless otherwise specified.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position.

Your application to this position will remain active until December 31 of the current year. If you are not selected by that time, you must reapply to be considered. If you apply on or after November 1 of the current year, your application will remain active until December 31 of the following calendar year.

Required Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Required Experience

No prior experience required; training will be provided for entry-level candidates.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

All applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs without assistance. Candidates must pass a practical skill examination. Hours will vary according to event requirements with a combination of day, evening and weekend hours. Reliable transportation is required.

Preferred Qualifications

One to three years experience in the technical aspects of theater production, including the operation and maintenance of rigging, sets, lighting, and sound systems preferred.

General Weekly Work Schedule

The work schedule will vary according to show requirements; day, evening, and weekend hours available.

The hours of part-time, as-needed employees are limited to a total of less than 500 hours in each fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2026-027AO

Open Date

Close Date 12/31/2026

Open Until Filled No

Supplemental Questions

1. *Do you live in Maryland or a contiguous state to Maryland? (PA, DE, VA, WV, DC)
2. Yes
3. No
4. *Will you require sponsorship to work in the United States from Harford Community College?
5. No, I will not require sponsorship from Harford Community College
6. Yes, I will require sponsorship from Harford Community College
7. *Are you physically able to lift & carry up to 50 pounds without assistance?
8. Yes
9. No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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Bel Air, Maryland 21015

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