Student Employee-LSC -Technical Services (Tech Crew)

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University is seeking a Student Employee-LSC Technical Services (Tech Crew) to support live events at the Lowman Student Center. This position involves operating sound and lighting equipment, assisting with stage management, rigging, and AV setup, and may require heavy lifting and unusual hours.

The role is a College Work Study position with a pay rate of $10.25 per hour and up to 28 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a Sam Houston State University student.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds, and work with potentially unusual hours.
• Experience or interest in AV/Sound tech is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate sound and light boards, including setup, teardown, and programming.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot equipment.
• Load-in equipment in basic rigging environments using a scissor lift.
• Provide technical support for laptops and projectors.
• Assist with stage management, rigging safety, lighting and sound management.
• Deliver excellent customer service before, during and after events.

Tools

Scissor lift

Projectors

Laptops

Job description

Student Employee-LSC -Technical Services (Tech Crew)

Title Student Employee-LSC -Technical Services (Tech Crew)

Employee Class

Employee Class Student Employee

College Work Study Position

College Work Study Position Yes

Department

Department LSC

Division

Division Division of Student Affairs

Hours per week Up to 28

Hiring Rate

$10.25

Preferred Student Classification

Nature & Purpose of Position

The Technical Services crew (Tech crew) serves as the primary event theatrical production crew for the Lowman Student Center. The tech crew performs advanced theatrical services and is responsible for the successful execution of live events consistent of multiple microphones, instruments, live streaming, and or digital media switchers. This position provides hands‑on application and may require heavy lifting (50 lbs.) or up to (250 lbs. as a team) and has the potential for unusual working hours.

Position Responsibilities

• Operate sound and light board including setup, teardown, and programming.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Load-in equipment in basic, pre-installed rigging environments using scissor lift.
• Perform technical support and assistance with troubleshooting of laptops and projectors.
• Participate in various aspects of stage management, rigging safety, lighting and sound management.
• Provide superior customer service before, during and after events through pre-planning consultations, event sound check and post-event follow-ups.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds

Other Requirements for the Position

Open Date

Open Date 09/02/2026

Position Number

Position Number 9N9210-00

Contact Information

Contact Name & Title

Contact Phone

Contact Phone [phone]

Contact Email

Contact Email [e-mail]

Contact Building & Room #

Contact Building & Room # Lowman Student Center, Suite 331

Contact Fax

Contact Instructions Summary

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

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• * Why are you interested in this position?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you currently enrolled as a student at Sam Houston State University?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What type of experience do you have with Tech and AV/Sound?

  (Open Ended Question)