Performing Arts Technician III (Performing Arts Technician)

Opt For Healthy Living; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 51,626 - 75,207; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition waiver

Generous vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Opt For Healthy Living is looking for a Performing Arts Technician III to provide live lighting, audio, and video support for various events at the Green Music Center in Sonoma, California. This full-time role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in live technical support, along with in-depth knowledge of relevant equipment.

The successful candidate will manage production setups, work variable schedules including nights and weekends, and contribute to a variety of performances. Comprehensive benefits are included, making this an attractive position for skilled technicians.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in live lighting, audio, and video services.
• In-depth knowledge of lighting consoles and stage wiring.
• Experience with stage etiquette is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide live lighting and audio support for events.
• Set up video equipment and assist with rigging.
• Manage load-in, load-out, and setup for productions.

Skills

Live lighting support

Live audio support

Live video support

Stage etiquette

Education

10 years experience in live events

Tools

Lighting consoles

Audio and video equipment

Lighting control software

Job description

Performing Arts Technician III (Performing Arts Technician) - Green Music Center

Job no: 558829 | Work type: Staff | Location: Sonoma | Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Theatre Arts, On-site (work in-person at business location).

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Associate Director of Production at the Green Music Center, with additional lead work direction from show-related stage managers, the Performing Arts Technician provides live lighting, audio, and video support for a wide range of events including world‑class artist performances, touring companies, faculty–staff–student productions, and rental events. The incumbent also serves as a stagehand, assists with stage changes, and works frequently on nights and weekends, often past midnight.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide live lighting support: set up and rig lights, wire and focus lights, and program/operate lighting consoles.
• Provide live audio support: wire the stage, patch audio, and assist with rigging and wiring both indoor and outdoor PA systems.
• Provide live video support: set up and operate video equipment and streaming devices.
• Set up amplified sound for live performances, rig gear, and handle professional audio & video recording.
• Manage load‑in, load‑out, setup & strike, utilizing lighting, video, and audio software and hardware for recording and post‑production.
• Serve as a stagehand and assist with stage changes before and during performances.
• Work variable schedules, including nights, weekends, evenings, and often past midnight; overtime, weekend, and evening hours are required as directed by the supervisor.
• Perform duties primarily at the Green Music Center but also at various locations on the Sonoma State University campus or at university events off‑campus, both indoors and outdoors.

Key Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of responsible experience providing live lighting, video, and audio services for indoor and outdoor concerts, live entertainment events, and performing arts organizations.
• In‑depth knowledge of lighting consoles and detailed experience with live lighting, video rigging, stage wiring and patching, projection screen rigging, drapery, power cable setup, and related equipment.
• Experience with stage etiquette is desired.
• Membership in professional audio/theatrical organizations is desired.
• Must successfully complete a pre‑placement exam.

Salary and Benefits

This is a full‑time, exempt position that leads toward permanent status following a probationary period. Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience, with an initial placement not expected to exceed Step 19 ($6,606). The CSU Classification Step Range for this position is $4,626 – $6,739 per month (Step 1 – Step 20).

The position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave, 15 paid holidays, and participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking here to be taken to the CSU benefits page.

For eligible employees, CSUEU collective bargaining agreement Article 17.10 will be honored.

Equal Opportunity & Mandated Reporting

The University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and requires compliance with CSU Executive Order 1083.

Employment Eligibility & Conditions

Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a state of California employer. All employees must reside in California at the date of hire. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out‑of‑State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU‑related work outside California. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered the position. Failure to satisfy the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for this position.

Education Code 89521: Applicants must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last seven years after they meet the minimum qualifications for the position and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form authorizing the release of information regarding any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Sonoma State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e., H‑1B visas).

Advertised

Jun 25 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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