Sound and Lighting Assistant

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico in Albuquerque invites applications for a Sound and Lighting Assistant to support the Theatre and Dance program. You will assist the Technical Stage Manager and Production Manager in pre-production tasks, including hang, focus, build and load-in.

During the production run you will help students with show run requirements, and you will participate in strike and special projects for the department.

Qualifications

• Completion of TH192 and TH196.
• Student employment eligibility.
• Work-study preferred qualifications listed in ad.

Responsibilities

• Assist Technical Stage Manager and Production Manager in pre-production tasks (hang, focus, build, load-in).
• Support students during production run with show run requirements.
• Assist with strike and special projects for the department.

Skills

Student employment eligible

Work-study awareness

Education

TH192

TH196

Tools

ETC EOS

Express Family Consoles

QLab

Yamaha Sound Consoles

Job description

Position Summary

The Sound and Light Assistant will assist the Technical Stage Manager(s) as well as Production Manager as needed in technical areas during; pre production with hang, focus, build and load in; during the production run with assisting students with show run requirements; strike; specials projects for the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• * Student employment eligible
• * Completion of TH192 and TH196

Preferred Qualifications

• * Workstudy award preferred
• * Knowledge of ETC EOS and Express Family Consoles
• * Knowledge of QLab
• * Knowledge of Yamaha Digital and Analogue SoundConsoles
• * Basic Rigging Skills and an awareness of Safety

Requisition ID: req36330

Working Title: Sound and Lighting Assistant

Pay: $12.00 Hourly

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Theatre and Dance (652A)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Student Type: Work-Study

Status: Non-Exempt

Background Check Required

For Best Consideration Date: 5/22/2026

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.