Live Event Technician — Lighting, Audio & Stage

University System of New Hampshire; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Keene State College, through the Redfern Arts Center, seeks an on-siteTechnical Support role to manage and operate sound, lighting, and stage systems for live events. The position requires collaboration with artists, designers, and production crews to ensure seamless performances and audience experiences.

Responsibilities include setup, maintenance, and operation of equipment, safety adherence, and staying current with new theatre technologies. Evening and weekend work is expected per schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in Theatre, Entertainment Technology, Lighting Design, or related field.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical systems in fast-paced productions.
• Collaborate effectively with artists, designers, production staff, clients, and colleagues.
• Work independently and with teams in dynamic production environments, at heights, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, maintains and operates sound, lighting, stage and other technical equipment and systems.
• Ensures smooth operation of the technical aspects of all productions.
• Monitors the condition of equipment; performs preventive maintenance.
• Maintains current knowledge of equipment and new tech relevant to lighting, video, and audio engineering.
• Supports extra duties as assigned by the Redfern Technical Director.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ETC Eos control systems

Midas audio consoles

Lightwright

Patching & cabling

Job description

Keene State College, through the Redfern Arts Center, seeks an on-siteTechnical Support role to manage and operate sound, lighting, and stage systems for live events. The position requires collaboration with artists, designers, and production crews to ensure seamless performances and audience experiences.

Responsibilities include setup, maintenance, and operation of equipment, safety adherence, and staying current with new theatre technologies. Evening and weekend work is expected per schedule.