Event Technician & Stagehand

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is seeking an Event Technician & Stagehand to provide technical support for rentals in the Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center and the Rachel M Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center.

This part-time role involves operating lighting and sound boards, coordinating with on-site staff, and ensuring a safe, professional environment during events. Typical hours are evenings and weekends, with a maximum of 29 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must operate a computer lighting control board, sound system, video projectors and cameras.
• Must operate a theatrical fly system.
• Must set up a dance floor and portable sound systems.
• Must climb a catwalk and hang/focus theatrical lighting equipment.
• Must be able to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must work a varied schedule, including days, nights and weekends.
• Clear communication, both verbally and in writing, is imperative.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for rental groups in the performing arts venues.
• Accountable for building security and a safe, professional environment.
• Coordinates with on-site custodial staff to keep areas clean during events.
• Reports to the Operations Manager and collaborates with other technicians.
• Providing stage support for rental clients, including operation of fly systems, microphone setup, and lighting focus.
• Operating light and sound boards.
• Overseeing events and setting up for events.
• Cleaning up after events.

Skills

Operate lighting control board

Operate sound system

Operate video projectors/cameras

Hang/focus lighting equipment

Lift up to 50 pounds

Work evenings/weekends

Clear communication

Tools

Theatrical fly system

Lighting consoles

Audio/Video projectors

Job description

Overseeing events

Working Title Event Technician & Stagehand

Role Title Media Specialist II

Role Code 29072-FP

FLSA Nonexempt

Pay Band 03

Position Number 280W0204

Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-VP Finance

Work Location Fairfax County - 059

Hiring Range $20/hr

Emergency/Essential Personnel

No EEO Category 3-Technicians

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

Work schedule will vary based on the event calendar and event load. Typical hours include primarily evenings and weekends, with some weekday events. Max of 29hrs/week.

General Description

Sensitive Position No Job Description

This position is not eligible for telework.

Duties And Tasks

• Provide technical support for rental groups in the performing arts venues, with activities centered in both of the event venues (Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center and Rachel M Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center).
• Accountable for building security, setting up for events, maintaining a safe and professional working environment.
• Coordinates with on-site custodial staff to make sure all areas are clean during events.
• Reports to the Operations Manager and regularly works collaboratively with other technicians.
• Providing stage support for rental clients, including operation of motorized and counterweight theatrical fly systems, assisting the Audio Engineer with microphone setup and assisting the Lighting Designer with lighting focus.
• Operating light and sound boards.
• Overseeing events
• Setting up for events
• Providing stage support for rental clients, including operation of motorized and counterweight theatrical fly systems, assisting the Audio Engineer with microphone setup and assisting the Lighting Designer with lighting focus.
• Maintaining a safe environment for coworkers and visitors
• Setting up for events
• Clean-up after events

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSAs

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Must be able to operate a computer lighting control board, sound system, video projectors and cameras.
• Must be able to operate a theatrical fly system.
• Must be able to set up a dance floor and portable sound systems.
• Must be able to climb a catwalk and hang/focus theatrical lighting equipment.
• Must be able to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work a varied schedule, including days, nights and weekends.
• Clear communication, both verbally and in writing, is imperative.

Minimum Work Experience

• Experience as a professional stagehand or technician in a performing arts venue.
• Experience in customer service
• Experience working in an event center environment.

Additional Considerations

• Experience with professional audio systems, including digital and analog mixing consoles, wireless microphones, signal flow and routing.
• Experience with theatrical lighting systems, including digital lighting consoles, ability to hang and focus stage lights, circuiting and cabling lighting instruments.
• Experience with motorized and/or counterweight theatrical fly systems of at least 1,000 pounds per arbor.
• Stage management, lighting design, stage rigging, stage carpentry, and audio engineering experience.

Operation of a State Vehicle

No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

Maybe occasionally required to travel to Alexandria campus to assist with events at Alexandria AS event center.

Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.

At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.

NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.

We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.

The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.

Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/