Live Events AV Technician (Performing Arts Center)

Triton College; River Grove (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Triton College invites applications for a Technical Assistant - Performing Arts Center. This hourly position supports theatre events, lighting, sound, livestreams, and AV setup on campus.

The role requires a High School diploma, one year in theatre/AV, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds; typical schedule up to 15 hours per week at $17/hour. Join the Information Technology department to ensure successful events and campus programming.

Qualifications

• Education: High-School Diploma or equivalent; associates degree preferred.
• Experience: 1 year in theatre/AV environment or similar.
• Knowledge: Lighting, sound, livestreaming and AV equipment.
• Skills: Clear communication, teamwork and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily tasks including event setup in the Performing Arts Center and campus events.
• Run lights, sound, camera and livestreaming equipment during events.
• Assist with data entry and documentation of processes.
• Deliver pre-scheduled or requested AV equipment.
• Ensure equipment is functional and properly placed.
• Provide AV support to classrooms and conference rooms as needed.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot theatre and AV equipment.
• Assist with installation and servicing of consumables like lamps and amps.
• Explain technical issues to non-technical staff.
• Must lift 30–40 pounds and work in varied conditions.

Skills

Lighting control

Sound equipment

Live-streaming

AV equipment

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High-School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree preferred

Tools

Livestream hardware

Loudspeakers

Job description

Triton College invites applications for a Technical Assistant - Performing Arts Center. This hourly position supports theatre events, lighting, sound, livestreams, and AV setup on campus.

The role requires a High School diploma, one year in theatre/AV, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds; typical schedule up to 15 hours per week at $17/hour. Join the Information Technology department to ensure successful events and campus programming.