Technical Coordinator - Performing Arts Center

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Tuition waivers for CUNY graduate stud

Retirement/pension benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The City University of New York's Lehman College is seeking an Administrative Events Coordinator to assist in planning, preparing for, and executing performances and special events. You will coordinate technical and logistical needs, work with Production Services staff, student technicians, and clients to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires roughly 2 years in technical theater or live events, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a

Qualifications

• Approximately 2 years of experience in technical theater, event production, or a related field.
• Experience supporting live events, performances, or production environments.
• Basic working knowledge of lighting, sound, and stage systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and clients.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating the technical and logistical aspects of performances, rehearsals, classes, and special events
• Supports event preparation, including setup, breakdown, and space readiness across multiple venues
• Serves as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, responding to inquiries and communicating event-related information
• Organizes and maintains event-related documentation, including schedules, technical needs, and operational details
• Assists with staffing coordination, including student workers and overhire personnel
• Ensures that technical equipment and systems are prepared and functioning as needed for events
• Supports the operation of lighting, sound, video, and stage equipment during events
• Assists in maintaining inventory and coordinating basic equipment upkeep
• Monitors event execution and supports troubleshooting of technical or operational issues as they arise
• Assists in ensuring compliance with safety standards and proper use of equipment

Skills

Technical theater

Event production

Live events experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time-management

Flexibility

Tools

Lighting systems

Sound systems

Stage equipment

Job description

POSITION DETAILS

Lehman College, of The City University of New York, ranks among the top five institutions in the nation for fostering social mobility. A four-year Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx, Lehman offers bachelor’s, master’s, and advanced degrees and certificate programs in the Liberal Arts, sciences, and professions. The College’s community-driven mission and notable academic programs attract a diverse, international enrollment of over 15,000 students who take courses on its 37-acre, tree-lined campus and online degree programs. Many thousands more community members benefit yearly from its active cultural, educational, health, and economic outreach programs and services.

POSITION DETAILS

Lehman College, of The City University of New York, ranks among the top five institutions in the nation for fostering social mobility. A four-year Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx, Lehman offers bachelor’s, master’s, and advanced degrees and certificate programs in the Liberal Arts, sciences, and professions. The College’s community-driven mission and notable academic programs attract a diverse, international enrollment of over 15,000 students who take courses on its 37-acre, tree-lined campus and online degree programs. Many thousands more community members benefit yearly from its active cultural, educational, health, and economic outreach programs and services.

Assists in the planning, preparation, and execution of performances, rehearsals, academic programming, and special events at Lehman Stages. This role supports the coordination of technical and logistical needs across multiple venues, working closely with Production Services staff, student technicians, and clients to ensure smooth event operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating the technical and logistical aspects of performances, rehearsals, classes, and special events
• Supports event preparation, including setup, breakdown, and space readiness across multiple venues
• Serves as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, responding to inquiries and communicating event-related information
• Organizes and maintains event-related documentation, including schedules, technical needs, and operational details
• Assists with staffing coordination, including student workers and overhire personnel
• Ensures that technical equipment and systems are prepared and functioning as needed for events
• Supports the operation of lighting, sound, video, and stage equipment during events
• Assists in maintaining inventory and coordinating basic equipment upkeep
• Monitors event execution and supports troubleshooting of technical or operational issues as they arise
• Assists in ensuring compliance with safety standards and proper use of equipment

Qualifications

• Approximately 2 years of experience in technical theater, event production, or a related field
• Experience supporting live events, performances, or production environments
• Basic working knowledge of lighting, sound, and stage systems
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and clients
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required

Cuny Title Overview

Assists in planning, preparing for, and executing special events of various kinds.

• Assists in logistical and program planning for seminars, conferences, and special events.
• Represents unit to internal and external organizations and vendors, handling many inquiries independently.
• Organizes correspondence, accounts, contracts, and billing for all events.
• Creates and distributes marketing communications and materials; create and distribute any required event materials.
• Coordinates invitations, reservations, and ticket arrangements as needed; manages travel arrangements and/or special guest requirements.
• Assures technology and equipment are available as needed and operate properly.
• Collects information to evaluate program/event success, and report results to management.

Job Title Name

Administrative Events Coordinator

CUNY TITLE

Assistant to HEO

FLSA

Non-exempt

Compensation And Benefits

Salary commensurate with education and experience. $74,754

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

CLOSING DATE

Resumes to be received until August 26th, 2026.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

32602

Location

Lehman College

Job Type

Full-Time