PSCC-Event Technician (Temporary Part-Time)

Tennessee Board of Regents; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville seeks an Event Technician (Temporary Part-Time) to support campus events across four locations. The role involves AV setup, lighting and sound board operation, recording...

Primary duties include assisting with event scheduling, ticketing, and client coordination. This position requires a high school diploma and at least one year of related experience, with up to 25 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year related work experience preferred.
• Experience with AV equipment and event support is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for events including AV setup, testing, teardown, lighting and sound board operation, recording equipment, and backstage management.
• Assist with scheduling events in college scheduling software.
• Support box office operations including ticket sales and processing orders.
• Meet with clients to plan lighting, sound, media, and staffing for events and attend relevant meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Audio/Video setup

Lighting control

Video recording

Data entry software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year related work experience

Tools

Scheduling software

Ticketing software

Sound/Light boards

Data entry software

Job description

Title: Event Technician (Temporary Part-Time)

Position Summary: Primary job will be in the Clayton Performing Arts Center, Goins Building Auditorium and other spaces on the Hardin Valley Campus. However, events occur on all four campuses so travel can be expected from time to time.

Closing Date: 10/28/2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Type of Appointment: Temporary Part-Time

Department: Event Services

Pay Rate: $18.12 per hour

Work Hours: Work up to 25 hours per week

Typical Duties & Responsibilities:

• 30% Provide technical support for internal/external events including audio/video equipment setup, testing, and teardown, operating lighting and sound boards, recording equipment, and backstage management.
• 20% Provide functional support for scheduling college events, including data entry into the college scheduling software.
• 20% Provide functional support for box office operations including selling tickets and processing ticket orders.
• 20% Consult with internal and external clients to plan lighting, sound, media, and staffing requirements to stage events. Planning could include attendance at meetings and rehearsals to determine needs.
• 10% Other duties as assigned.

Note: The College reserves the right to assign every employee work that fulfills the strategic priorities and mission of the College

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively with clients and staff to foster a cooperative working environment. Client management experience beneficial. Sound and light board operations in a theatrical or event space, understanding of standard A/V equipment, experience with data entry software, Audio/Video troubleshooting skills, wiring, reading wiring diagrams, understanding both audio reinforcement and playback systems, basic mechanical knowledge. Skills with word processing, spreadsheets and database applications. No second language is required. On-the-job training with sound and light board operations, scheduling software, and ticket sales software.

Preferred Qualifications: Specific experience in performing arts, including theatrical lighting, sound, and stage management.

Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy. For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood at [e-mail] or 865-539-7354.

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If you have any problems or questions, please contact Pellissippi State Community College’s Human Resource Office at 865-694-6407 or by email at [e-mail].

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