Special Event Technician (Continuous)

California State University, Northridge; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 29,577 - 36,038; Part time

Job summary

California State University, Northridge is seeking a Performing Arts Technician to ensure safe event execution, providing audio and lighting support. Candidates should have 1-2 years of relevant theatre experience and a degree in Theatre or Fine Arts.

The position offers an hourly pay range of $21.47 - $26.16 depending on experience, with varying hours as this is an on-call, temporary role.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in theatre lighting, sound, rigging, or related work.
• Valid California Driver's License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe working environment and complete events successfully.
• Provide audio and lighting setup for productions.
• Supervise Theatre Department space access and operations.
• Utilize tools for woodworking and manage audience operations.

Skills

Basic electrical theory

Lighting effects

Sound effects

Safety standards

Design principles

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theatre or related field

Tools

Sound boards

Lighting boards

Woodworking tools

Job description

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun.

Major Duties

• Works to ensure a safe working environment and successful completion of events.
• Provides audio setup and runs various sound boards and provides lighting setup (hang and focus) and runs various lighting boards.
• Supervises use of Theatre Department spaces (locking/unlocking, granting access as needed) and utilizes a counterweight rigging system.
• Works with stationary, power, and hand tools (used in woodworking) as required, interprets and utilizes technical drawings/designs and provides front‑of‑house operations and audience management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Equivalent of one to two years experience working for a theater, repertory, or stock company performing duties in lighting, sound, and projections, stage rigging and set construction, or related work.
• Bachelor's degree in Theatre, the Fine Arts, or a related field is preferred.
• Valid California Driver's License is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• General knowledge of basic electrical theory and working knowledge of lighting and/or sound effects. Working knowledge of safety requirements and standards related to stage and set construction, lighting, and stage operations.
• Working knowledge of design principles and the ability to translate design specifications, blueprints, or drawings into applicable costume, scenery, lighting and sound production. A foundation knowledge of applicable software packages for applicable production specialty and ability to use standard features.
• Ability to identify appropriate materials and supplies needed for projects and manage materials budgets for production specialty and specific projects. Ability to assist in the training and supervision of students involved in productions.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• Classification: Performing Arts Tech / 0840 / grade 1
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $21.47 - $26.16 per hour, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $21.47 - $31.27 per hour.
• HOURS: Intermittent, on‑call; hours and schedule vary.
• This is a Temporary position; end date to be determined.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818‑677‑2101.