Stage Technician - Audio, Lighting & Show Prep

UNC-Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC-Chapel Hill's Carolina Performing Arts is seeking an on-site Audio/Lighting Technician to clear and prep the performance area, set up and test audio, lighting, and staging equipment, and ensure shows are ready. The role offers opportunities to advance in technical skills and leadership, with a typical 15+ hour/week commitment across daytime Tue–Thu preferred.

Applicants should have a high school diploma with tech-related experience; a combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and one year in the field of technology related to the position's role.
• - Computer coursework may be substituted year-for- year for the required experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• - Journey level requires an additional six months experience.
• - Advanced level requires an additional one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Duties include clearing and prepping the performance area, setting up and testing audio, lighting, and staging equipment, and ensuring we are show ready.
• Production shifts can range between 2-10+ hours between 6:00 AM and 2:00 AM; availability to work a minimum of 15 hours per week with a daytime focus (Tue–Thu) preferred.

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Journey level requires 6 additional months experience

Advanced level requires 1 additional year experience

Job description

UNC-Chapel Hill's Carolina Performing Arts is seeking an on-site Audio/Lighting Technician to clear and prep the performance area, set up and test audio, lighting, and staging equipment, and ensure shows are ready. The role offers opportunities to advance in technical skills and leadership, with a typical 15+ hour/week commitment across daytime Tue–Thu preferred.

Applicants should have a high school diploma with tech-related experience; a combination of education and experience is acceptable.