Live Event Technician & Stagehand

Northern VA Community College; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

NOVA Community College in Fairfax County offers a Part Time Event Technician & Stagehand role within the NOVA Event Services department. The position involves providing high-quality technical support for events at two venues, handling lighting, sound, video, and staging tasks to ensure smooth productions.

Ideal candidates will have experience operating lighting and sound boards, fly systems, and basic video projection. This on-site role requires flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Operate a computer lighting control board, sound system, video projectors and cameras.
• Operate a theatrical fly system.
• Set up a dance floor and portable sound systems.
• Climb a catwalk and hang/focus lighting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for rental groups in the performing arts venues.
• Accountable for building security and setting up for events.
• Coordinate with on-site custodial staff to keep areas clean during events.
• Report to the Operations Manager and collaborate with other technicians.
• Provide stage support including fly systems, microphone setup and lighting focus.
• Operate light and sound boards.
• Oversee events and setup.
• Maintain a safe environment for coworkers and visitors.

Skills

Lighting & sound operation

Stagehand/technique

Customer service

Communication

Tools

Lighting consoles

Sound systems

Video projectors

Cameras

Job description

NOVA Community College in Fairfax County offers a Part Time Event Technician & Stagehand role within the NOVA Event Services department. The position involves providing high-quality technical support for events at two venues, handling lighting, sound, video, and staging tasks to ensure smooth productions.

Ideal candidates will have experience operating lighting and sound boards, fly systems, and basic video projection. This on-site role requires flexibility for evenings and weekends.