Technical Assistant - Performing Arts Center

Triton College; River Grove (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Triton College invites applications for a Technical Assistant - Performing Arts Center. This hourly position supports theatre events, lighting, sound, livestreams, and AV setup on campus.

The role requires a High School diploma, one year in theatre/AV, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds; typical schedule up to 15 hours per week at $17/hour. Join the Information Technology department to ensure successful events and campus programming.

Qualifications

• Education: High-School Diploma or equivalent; associates degree preferred.
• Experience: 1 year in theatre/AV environment or similar.
• Knowledge: Lighting, sound, livestreaming and AV equipment.
• Skills: Clear communication, teamwork and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily tasks including event setup in the Performing Arts Center and campus events.
• Run lights, sound, camera and livestreaming equipment during events.
• Assist with data entry and documentation of processes.
• Deliver pre-scheduled or requested AV equipment.
• Ensure equipment is functional and properly placed.
• Provide AV support to classrooms and conference rooms as needed.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot theatre and AV equipment.
• Assist with installation and servicing of consumables like lamps and amps.
• Explain technical issues to non-technical staff.
• Must lift 30–40 pounds and work in varied conditions.

Skills

Lighting control

Sound equipment

Live-streaming

AV equipment

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High-School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree preferred

Tools

Livestream hardware

Loudspeakers

Job description

Welcome to the Triton College Employment Portal

Technical Assistant - Performing Arts Center

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

1. Rate of pay of $17.00 per hour, maximum of 15 hours per week.
2. Official transcript required (if applicable)
3. Recommended hire will be subject to pre-employment screenings.
4. Triton College is an AA/EOE.

Posting Summary

Posting Number

Posting Number S00651P

Position Title

Position Title Technical Assistant - Performing Arts Center

Position Type

Position Type Hourly

Department

Department Information Technology

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Oversee and provide technical support for theatre and other campus events. This includes lighting & sound equipment and control systems, staging & audio-visual equipment and set up, livestreaming, laptops, pipe and drapes.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION : High-School Diploma or equivalent. Associates Degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE : One year working in a theatre/AV company or environment.

KNOWLEDGE : Knowledge of lighting instruments/control system, sound equipment/control systems, live-streaming sports or other events, computer/laptop, and other AV equipment.

SKILLS : Excellent verbal, written and face to face communication skills; customer service skills; ability to work both independently and in a team; and have technical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist with daily tasks as needed which also includes event set-up in the Performing Arts Center, on campus and infrequent off-campus events.

2. Run lights, sound, camera, live-streaming equipment for events and other AV equipment during theatre and campus events.

3. Assist with data entry, and documentation of processes and procedures.

4. Deliver any Audio-Visual equipment that are pre-scheduled or as needed.

5. Ensure equipment is in working order and proper placement.

6. Provide AV Support to Electronic classrooms and conference rooms as needed or requested.
7. Diagnose and troubleshoot theatre and AV equipment.
8. Assist with Installation and Service on replacement of consumables such as projector & lighting instrument lamps, amps and other theatre and AV equipment.
9. Convey technical issues and material to non-technical people.
10. Must be able to lift up to 30-40 pounds, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, reach, pull,push, grasp, lift, stand for periods of time, work in inclement weather, climb 15-foot ladder and to the catwalk.

11. Other duties as assigned.

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/30/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

1. Rate of pay of $17.00 per hour, maximum of 15 hours per week.
2. Official transcript required (if applicable)
3. Recommended hire will be subject to pre-employment screenings.
4. Triton College is an AA/ EOE .

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