Part Time Auditorium/Theatre - Technical Assistant

Niagara Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,023 - 34,109; Part time

Job summary

Niagara Community College is looking for a Part Time Auditorium/Theatre Technical Assistant in New York. This role requires assisting in setting up and maintaining the auditorium for various events and programs. It involves operating lighting and sound equipment, managing inventory in Excel, and collaborating on scheduling and purchasing activities.

The ideal candidate will have experience in lighting and sound for events, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and a flexible work schedule that includes days, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience with lighting, staging, and/or sound for productions or events.
• Physical ability to lift 10–20 pounds.
• Flexible work schedule, including days, nights, and weekends, as events demand.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate lighting for events and programs.
• Maintain and organize lighting and sound equipment.
• Construct or supervise the construction of sets and props.
• Manage inventory using Excel.

Skills

Experience with lighting

Experience with sound

Knowledge of set construction

Ability to lift 10–20 pounds

Flexible work schedule

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Productions or related field

Tools

ETC lighting equipment

Analog and digital sound boards

AVID ProTools

Job description

Position Information

Part Time Auditorium/Theatre - Technical Assistant

Department: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Salary: $22.52-$24.76 per hour (depending on education level)

Working Hours: Days and times vary.

Job Summary

This position assists in setting up and maintaining the Auditorium/Theatre for events and programs. Responsibilities include operating lighting and sound equipment, assembling sets and props, ensuring safety, managing inventory in Excel, and coordinating scheduling, purchasing, and other facility-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate lighting for events and programs.
• Repair, maintain, and organize lighting equipment and associated accessories.
• Repair, maintain, and organize sound equipment and associated accessories.
• Construct or supervise the construction of sets and props.
• Supervise safety procedures related to facility usage.
• Use Excel to create and update the inventory database.
• Collaborate with supervisors on scheduling, purchasing, and coordinating activities within the facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Essential Functions

Must be able to operate computers, communicate verbally and in writing, interact with a diverse student population and faculty, perform physical tasks required by the position, and work a flexible schedule.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with lighting, staging, and/or sound for productions or events.
• Physical ability to lift 10–20 pounds.
• Flexible work schedule, including days, nights, and weekends, as events demand.

Desirable Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Productions or related field.
• Two or more years of experience with lighting and/or sound for productions or events.
• Experience with set construction.
• Experience with ETC lighting equipment and networks or equivalent manufacturer.
• Experience with analog and digital sound boards.
• Experience with AVID ProTools.
• Two years of experience in carpentry.

Documents to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Three current work‑related references (names and contact information)
• Optional: Certifications/Licenses, Additional Transcripts, Letter of Recommendation

EEO Statement

SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Human Resources
A261 Notar Administration Building
3111 Saunders Settlement Road
Sanborn, NY 14132
Phone: 716‑614‑5950
Fax: 716‑614‑5954
Email: [e-mail]