Performing Arts Technician III (Performing Arts Technician)

Sonomaseawolves; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan (CalPERS)

Tuition waiver

15 paid holidays

Job summary

Sonomaseawolves is searching for a Performing Arts Technician III to support live events at the Green Music Center in Sonoma. Candidates will provide essential live lighting, audio, and video services for a variety of performances, including those by world-class artists and university events.

This full-time position requires significant experience in live event support and will include responsibilities such as rigging and operating equipment. Competitive salaries and benefits are available, including health insurance and a tuition waiver.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience providing live lighting, video, and audio services.
• In-depth knowledge of lighting consoles.
• Detailed knowledge of rigging equipment and stage wiring.

Responsibilities

• Provide live lighting setup and programming for events.
• Assist with audio and video equipment setup.
• Perform stage changes and operations during events.

Skills

Live lighting support

Audio and video support

Rigging and wiring

Stage etiquette

Membership in professional organizations

Job description

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

Apply now Job no: 558829
Work type: Staff
Location: Sonoma

Under the direct supervision of the Associate Director of Production at the Green Music Center, with additional lead work direction from show related stage manager, the Performing Arts Technician provides live lighting support including setup/rigging of lights, wiring and focus of lights and programming/operating lighting consoles. Incumbent also provides live audio support including wiring of the stage, patching audio and assisting with the rigging and wiring of both the indoor and outdoor PAs. Incumbent provides live video support including setup and operating video equipment and streaming equipment. The types of events include performances by world‑class artists, touring companies, faculty/staff/and student performances, as well as rental events. Additional duties include amplified sound setup for live performances, rigging, professional audio & video recording, load‑in, setup & strike, load‑out, utilizes lighting, video and audio software and hardware for recording and post‑production. As a stagehand, the incumbent assists with stage changes both before and during the performance. This position requires frequent work on nights and weekends, often past midnight.

Duties will take place at the Green Music Center; additional duties may be performed on the Sonoma State University campus or at university events off campus, including working indoors and outdoors to support university activities. Overtime, weekend, and evening hours will be required and specified by the supervisor. The incumbent must maintain regular attendance as determined by the Appropriate Administrator.

Key Qualifications

• Ten years of responsible and related experience providing live lighting, video and audio services for indoor and outdoor concerts, live entertainment events and activities such as performing arts organizations, theatre and dance companies, and music organizations or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• In‑depth knowledge of lighting consoles are required.
• Detailed knowledge and experience of live lighting, video, rigging of lighting hardware, stage wiring and patching, rigging projection screens, drapery, running and connecting power cables, and related equipment.
• Knowledge of stage etiquette desired.
• Membership in professional Audio/Theatrical organizations desired.
• Must successfully complete a pre‑placement exam.

Salary and Benefits

This is a full‑time, exempt position. Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience. The starting step is 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).

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave, and 15 paid holidays. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer.

Equal Opportunity & Mandated Reporting

The University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of 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 is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Employment Eligibility & Conditions

Sonoma State University is a State of California employer; all employees are required to reside in the State of California. A background check, including a criminal records check, is required before a position is offered. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect employment status.

Applicants must disclose whether they have received a final administrative or judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years after meeting minimum qualifications. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must sign a release form authorizing the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.