Pilot Audio and Lighting Technician

University of Portland Portal • Portland, OR

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The position supports the ASUP Service Pilots Audio and Lighting (PAL) and assists in setting up, operating, and breaking down of all PAL equipment at campus events. Applicants should be able to communicate and interact effectively with fellow technicians, UP Faculty, Staff, students and most importantly clients and guest artists/performers. Must be approachable, professional, courteous and patient. Must be willing to go out of one’s way to meet artist/client needs and requests. Be able to set up and operate both audio and lighting equipment in environments with loud music and/or loud or extraneous background noise. Be able to set up and operate both audio and lighting equipment, which include halogen and LED lighting, in environments which may contain different colors and intensities of light, shadows, rapid color and light intensity changes, rapid strobe or flickering effects, and both very brightly and dimly lit scenarios. Work in fast paced, stressful, and time-critical situations, in the above mentioned environments. Work as a team member or individually, with minimal supervision and direction. Problem solving skills are essential. Learn audio mixing and production techniques in a fun, safe environment. Learn how to use technical equipment like audio mixers, speakers, and amplifiers. Available to take shifts on a more fluid work schedule: events are often non-recurring and can occur any day of the week, including evening hours, i.e. 7pm-midnight, 10pm-1am.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with fellow technicians, UP Faculty, Staff, students and most importantly clients and guest artists/performers.
• Approachability, professionalism, courtesy, and patience.
• Willingness to go out of one’s way to meet artist/client needs and requests.
• Ability to set up and operate both audio and lighting equipment in environments with loud music and/or loud or extraneous background noise.
• Ability to set up and operate both audio and lighting equipment, which include halogen and LED lighting, in environments which may contain different colors and intensities of light, shadows, rapid color and light intensity changes, rapid strobe or flickering effects, and both very brightly and dimly lit scenarios.
• Ability to work in fast paced, stressful, and time-critical situations.
• Ability to work as a team member or individually, with minimal supervision and direction.
• Problem solving skills are essential.
• Availability to take shifts on a more fluid work schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of audio reinforcement systems and/or lighting systems is preferred.
• Experience designing lighting for concerts.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, operating, and breaking down of all PAL equipment at campus events.
• Setting up and operating audio and lighting equipment in various environments.
• Working in fast-paced, stressful, and time-critical situations.
• Working as a team member or individually with minimal supervision.
• Learning audio mixing and production techniques.
• Learning how to use technical equipment like audio mixers, speakers, and amplifiers.

What This Job Offers

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