Theater & Audio-Visual Technician

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Stony Brook University in New York seeks an Instructional Support Assistant to set up and operate AV equipment for events in meeting rooms, lecture halls, and the Wang Theater.

Responsibilities include assisting the Production Manager with audio, video, or lighting systems, maintaining equipment, providing job-specific training for student assistants, and supporting other duties as needed. Per Diem schedule; evening/weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). In lieu of an Associate’s degree, two (2) years of directly related full-time experience or a combination of education and experience totaling two (2) years may be considered.
• One (1) year of directly related full-time experience in the field of audio visual and/or theatrical production.
• Additional years (2+) of directly related full-time experience in the field of audio visual and/or theatrical production. Experience training other technicians. Experience with stage electrics, theatrical lighting design, audio systems for events, video and projection equipment, or stage management.

Responsibilities

• Incumbents will set up and operate audio-visual equipment including projectors, sound systems, video monitors, and theatrical lighting.
• In addition to providing assistance in the various meeting rooms and lecture halls, the audio-visual technicians will also support events in the Charles B. Wang Theater.
• Assist Production Manager: Assist with execution of audio, video, or lighting systems for events (e.g. programming lights; creating lighting looks; mixing sound). At times, serve as lead technician and/or stage manager.
• Maintain advanced audio-visual and theatrical equipment: Focusing lights; upkeep and minor repairs.
• Training Support: Assist Production Manager in providing job specific training for student assistants.
• Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Job description

Required Qualifications

Associate's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). In lieu of an Associate’s degree, two (2) years of directly related full-time experience or a combination of education and experience totaling two (2) years may be considered. One (1) year of directly related full-time experience in the field of audio visual and/or theatrical production.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional years (2+) of directly related full-time experience in the field of audio visual and/or theatrical production. Experience training other technicians. Experience with stage electrics, theatrical lighting design, audio systems for events, video and projection equipment, or stage management.

Brief Description Of Duties

Incumbents will set up and operate audio-visual equipment including projectors, sound systems, video monitors, and theatrical lighting. In addition to providing assistance in the various meeting rooms and lecture halls, the audio-visual technicians will also support events in the Charles B. Wang Theater.

• Assist Production Manager:
  • Assist with execution of audio, video, or lighting systems for events (e.g. programming lights; creating lighting looks; mixing sound). At times, serve as lead technician and/or stage manager.
• Maintain advanced audio-visual and theatrical equipment:
  • Focusing lights; upkeep and minor repairs.
• Training Support:
  • Assist Production Manager in providing job specific training for student assistants.
• Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Special Notes

This is a part-time appointment. FLSA Non Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

Evening And Weekend Work Will Be Required At Times.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at [phone] or visit OEA.

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Official Job Title

Instructional Support Assistant

Job Field

Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Primary Location

US-NY-Stony Brook

Department/Hiring Area

Conferences & Special Events

Schedule

Per Diem

Posting Start Date

Sep 1, 2026

Posting End Date

Sep 15, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Salary

$20.00-$24.00 per hour

Appointment Type

Temporary

Salary Grade

SL1