Part-Time Theatre Event Technician (Flexible Hours)

Penn State; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

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

You will assist with loading in/out, stagehand duties, basic carpentry, and facility setup. Flexible hours include nights and weekends based on the event calendar; prior theatre experience is helpful but training is provided.

Qualifications

• Must be able to regularly lift 20–50 lbs.
• Flexible hours, some nights and weekends.
• Theatre tech experience is a plus; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Lighting set-up, focus, programming and operation.
• Audio production, system set up, mixing.
• Video production, broadcast/editing.
• Backstage management and stagehand duties.
• Event set-up and break-down.
• Basic carpentry tasks as needed.
• Assist with loading in/out of equipment and scenery.
• Support hybrid, virtual, and on-campus events.

Skills

Lighting

Audio production

Video production

Backstage management

Event setup

Basic carpentry

Tools

Lighting equipment

Audio equipment

Job description

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

You will assist with loading in/out, stagehand duties, basic carpentry, and facility setup. Flexible hours include nights and weekends based on the event calendar; prior theatre experience is helpful but training is provided.