Special Events Technician

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University is seeking on-call events technicians to support performances at Ilfeld Auditorium and Wilson Complex. Duties include house managing, spotlight operation, stage management, and audio/lighting support.

Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and irregular hours is required. Must have a GED or high school diploma, be dependable and mature, with good people skills and basic knowledge of sound/light equipment.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma is required.
• Must be able to lift 5 - 25 lbs and stand/walk during performances.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and odd hours.
• Must be able to supervise students with respect and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• House managing, spotlight tech, stage managing, asst. stage managing, concessions, sound tech, and light tech.
• Ensure patron safety and assist with all duties during performances as assigned by the Ilfeld Auditorium manager.

Skills

Maturity

Dependability

People skills

Safety awareness

Education

GED or high school diploma

Tools

Sound board

Light board

Mixing board

Spotlight

House managing

Job description

Position Information

Position

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Part Time

Job Type

Job Type On-Call

Position Summary

Technicians are responsible for patrons safety and accommodations for all events held in Ilfeld Auditorium and Wilson Complex. Position is an on-call position, events will vary.

Duties and Responsibilities

Technicians will have various jobs such as house managing, spotlight tech, stage managing, asst. stage managing, concessions, sound tech and light tech. Technicians are responsible for safety of patrons, all duties required to complete a performance where needed and assigned by Ilfeld Auditorium manager.

Individual must be dependable, responsible, mature and a fast learner. Must be able to work evenings and weekends, holidays and odd hours.

Preferred Qualifications

GED or high school diploma

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Must be able to lift 5 - 25 lbs. Must be responsible. Continual standing and walking during duration of performance. climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs floor to chest overhead.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must be mature and dependable and possess the ability to supervise students with respect, tact and professionalism. Must possess people skills. Must have some knowledge of the technical aspect of the auditorium; sound board, light board, mixing board, spotlight, house managing. Strong lighting skills is a +.

Physical Demands

Lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs floor to chest overhead. Continuous walking and standing for duration of performances. Lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

Must be able to work around loud noises in a fast paced environment.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate $15.00 Hr.

Work Location/Campus Center

Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus

EEO Statement

New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, 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. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessibility, excellence, and responsiveness. For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or email [e-mail] Visit the link below for more information regarding affirmative action and equal opportunity: Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW

Posting Number

Posting Number AS503P

Open Date

Open Date 07/12/2021

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes