Part Time - Student - Kulkarni Theatre Event Technician

Penn State University; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Harrisburg seeks part-time Event Technicians to support Kulkarni Theatre’s technical operations for campus events. You will set up and operate audio, video, and lighting equipment for live performances and hybrid/virtual events across campus and outdoor spaces.

Responsibilities include load-in/out, backstage management, basic carpentry, and assisting with event coordination. Regular lifting and evenings/weekends required; background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Must be able to regularly lift loads between 20 lbs and 50 lbs.
• Flexible hours including some nights and weekends based on events.
• Part-time student position supporting theatre operations.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate lighting for events.
• Assist with audio production and live mixing.
• Load in/out scenic elements and tech gear.
• Support video production and live broadcasting tasks.
• Manage backstage activities and stagehand work.
• Assist with basic carpentry and prop setup.
• Help with event/talent management and coordination.
• Maintain facility organization and equipment storage.

Skills

Lighting setup

Audio production

Video production

Stage management

Event setup

Carpentry basics

Event coordination

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Harrisburg’sKulkarni Theatre seeks applications for part-time studentpersonnel to assistwithtechnical operations in the KulkarniTheatre.

Event Technicians will set up and operate audio, video, and lighting equipment for events in the Kulkarni Theatre. This opening will also support hybrid, virtual and high profile events on campus including other event spaces, and outdoors. Event technicians will also assist in the loading in and out of scenic elements and technical equipment for live performances in the theatre. This opening also supports facility projects and operations in the theatre including stagehand work and will be used as labor to move equipment, set pieces, lumber, furniture and other items from storage units and other facilities across campus.

Job Duties

Duties will include but not limited to:

• Lightingset-up,focus,programmingand operation
• AudioProduction,SystemSetUp,Mixing
• Video Production, Broadcast/Editing
• Backstagemanagement
• EventSet-up and break-down
• Basic Carpentry
• Event/talent management
• Facility Organization
• Stagehand work

RequirementsandQualification

• Should be able to regularly lift loads between 20lbs and 50lbs, with or without accommodation.
• This opening requires flexible hours, some nights and weekends. Scheduling is based on event calendar and tech needs.

_Vacancies will be filled as needed. Candidates will be contacted if an appropriate opening arises_.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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