Student Employee-LSC -Technical Services (Tech Crew)

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

Job summary

Sam Houston State University is seeking a Student Employee for the LSC Technical Services (Tech Crew) to support live events at the Lowman Student Center. Working within the Division of Student Affairs, you will operate sound and lighting boards, assist with setup and teardown, load-in equipment, and provide on-site customer service during events; the role may require heavy lifting and irregular hours.

The position offers up to 28 hours per week at a hiring rate of $10.25 per hour, with

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

Job description

Requisition:

202600322ST

Title:

Student Employee-LSC -Technical Services (Tech Crew)

Employee Class:

Student Employee

College Work Study Position:

Yes

Department:

LSC

Division:

Division of Student Affairs

Hours per week:

Up to 28

Hiring Rate:

$10.25

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

Open Date:

09/02/2026

Position Number:

9N9210-00

Contact Name & Title:

Anna Pursley, Associate Director

Contact Phone:

9362941760

Contact Email:

[e-mail]

Contact Building & Room #:

Lowman Student Center, Suite 331

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.
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