Stage & AV Technician for Live Events

Details This; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a part-time concert hall technician to support stage management and technical operations for concerts and events on campus. The role involves setting up stages, managing AV gear, lighting, and sound, coordinating ushers, and ensuring safety during performances.

Responsibilities include running light boards and soundboards, assisting with post-event cleanup, and handling emergencies when needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of full time professional experience in one or all of the above listed skills technical theatrical skills or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Responsibilities

• Set up stage for concerts, events, rehearsals, etc. as requested.
• Oversee AV streaming equipment and monitor concert live stream in coordination with Music Technology Supervisor.
• Ready building for concert, event, rehearsal, etc.
• Post-concert/event/rehearsal clean up of hall
• Respond to emergencies as necessary.
• Runs light board for rehearsal and performance.
• Prepares sound and runs soundboard for rehearsals and performance.
• Climbs ladders, move heavy equipment and instruments, and works with a wide variety of tools.
• Coordinate ushers during events.
• Inspects and maintains stage equipment. Inspects systems utilized by each tenant and provides information to administration for damages and use fees.
• Set standard for calm behavior backstage.
• This position has the authority to stop a performance in progress for issues of safety of the performers or the audience. Directly coordinate emergency and evacuation procedures.
• Pre-concert announcements.
• Serve as a building representative for events.
• Set up projector & screens as necessary.

Skills

Stage management

Lighting

Audio

Video

Emergency response

Tools

AV equipment

Job description

The University of Utah is seeking a part-time concert hall technician to support stage management and technical operations for concerts and events on campus. The role involves setting up stages, managing AV gear, lighting, and sound, coordinating ushers, and ensuring safety during performances.

Responsibilities include running light boards and soundboards, assisting with post-event cleanup, and handling emergencies when needed.