Onsite Event Production Lead – AV & Lighting

ETAMU; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University’s Sam Rayburn Student Center seeks an Event Services Production Coordinator to lead on-site event production, including audio-visuals, lighting, and room configurations for campus and external clients.

You will supervise student technicians, coordinate EMS-based room diagrams, ensure safety, and collaborate with IT and operations to deliver professional, high-quality events with a student-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in event production or technical event management.
• Ability to design and implement production plans from client needs.
• Strong safety, risk management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site production lead for events, overseeing load-in, setup, execution, strike, and post-event reset.
• Interpret event specs from EMS and implement logistical and technical requirements.
• Coordinate audio-visual and lighting systems, including DMX-512 and projection setups.
• Supervise student event technicians, recruit, onboard, and train staff.
• Develop room diagrams and maintain production notes in EMS.
• Ensure safety compliance with university policies and ADA requirements.

Skills

Sound knowledge

Lighting systems

MS Office

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in Higher Education or related field

Tools

EMS

Social Tables

Job description

East Texas A&M University’s Sam Rayburn Student Center seeks an Event Services Production Coordinator to lead on-site event production, including audio-visuals, lighting, and room configurations for campus and external clients.

You will supervise student technicians, coordinate EMS-based room diagrams, ensure safety, and collaborate with IT and operations to deliver professional, high-quality events with a student-centered approach.