Events, Backstage and Production Booth Tech

Mercer University • Macon, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This employee will be assigned one of two work areas for each School of Music event: backstage event support and production booth technician. When assigned to backstage event support, the employee would provide behind-the-scenes support during events, including stage management; making sure artists are in place for performance; setting chairs and music stands; clearing stage before, during, and after a performance; ensuring that concerts run smoothly; troubleshooting when necessary and with limited supervision. When assigned to the production booth, the employee would record and live stream music recitals, set up microphones, and handle stage lights, using equipment provided by the School of Music. Requires technical ability and knowledge, troubleshooting skills, and ability to work well with others. Must be reliable and a quick learner. Concerts are scheduled August through April and are held mainly on campus in the McCorkle Music Building. School of Music event calendar can be viewed at https://music.mercer.edu/. Must qualify for federal work study program. Must be able to work evenings and some weekends. Some experience preferred but not required. We will train. Must be dependable, available evenings Monday through Fridays and occasional weekends. Must be a self-starter, able to think on your feet and act independently. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and stand for extended periods. Attire is all-black (pants and shirt, dress, or blouse with skirt or pants).

Requirements

• Must qualify for federal work study program.
• Must be able to work evenings and some weekends.
• Must be dependable.
• Must be available evenings Monday through Fridays and occasional weekends.
• Must be a self-starter, able to think on your feet and act independently.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Technical ability and knowledge.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Reliable.
• Quick learner.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide behind-the-scenes support during events, including stage management.
• Ensure artists are in place for performance.
• Set up chairs and music stands.
• Clear stage before, during, and after a performance.
• Ensure concerts run smoothly.
• Troubleshoot when necessary with limited supervision.
• Record and live stream music recitals.
• Set up microphones.
• Handle stage lights using provided equipment.

Benefits

• Financial rewards
• Valuable work experience
• Build transferable skills and habits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed