Performing Arts Technician III (Performing Arts Technician) - Green Music Center

Sonoma State University•Sonoma, CA

2d•$4,626 - $6,739•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Associate Director of Production at the Green Music Center, the Performing Arts Technician provides live lighting, audio, and video support for a variety of events including performances by world-class artists, touring companies, faculty/staff/student performances, and rental events. This role involves setup, rigging, wiring, programming, and operation of lighting, audio, and video equipment, as well as professional audio & video recording and post-production. The technician also serves as a stagehand, assisting with stage changes before and during performances. This position requires frequent work on nights and weekends, often past midnight.

Requirements

Ten years of responsible and related experience providing live lighting, video and audio services for indoor and outdoor concerts, live entertainment events and activities such as performing arts organizations, theatre and dance companies, and music organizations or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
In depth knowledge of lighting consoles required.
Detailed knowledge and experience of live lighting, video, rigging of lighting hardware, stage wiring and patching, rigging projection screens, drapery, running and connecting power cables, and related equipment.
Must successfully complete a pre-placement exam.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of stage etiquette desired.
Membership in professional Audio/Theatrical organizations desired.

Responsibilities

Provides live lighting support including setup/rigging of lights, wiring and focus of lights and programming/operating lighting consoles.
Provides live audio support including wiring of the stage, patching audio and assisting with the rigging and wiring of both the indoor and outdoor PAs.
Provides live video support including setup and operating video equipment and streaming equipment.
Performs amplified sound setup for live performances.
Assists with rigging, professional audio & video recording, load-in, setup & strike, and load-out.
Utilizes lighting, video and audio software and hardware for recording and postproduction.
Serves as a stagehand and assists with stage changes both before and during the performance.