University Student Assistant - Randy Owen Center: Tech Apprentices (Sound and Lighting) (Summer 2026)
About The Position
This position is responsible for the setup, operation, and changeover of technical systems during rehearsals and performances, ensuring high-quality audio and seamless production support. Duties may include live mixing for performers and/or orchestra, as well as the setup and maintenance of backstage systems, intercoms, and audio and video monitors. The role requires working knowledge of equipment typical of modern sound systems, including wired and wireless technologies, audio-over-IP systems such as the Dante protocol, and frequency coordination; experience with Open Sound Control or recording is a plus. Familiarity with lighting systems, including LED and moving lights, as well as control platforms like the EOS family and DMX over Ethernet, is preferred. Stagehands do the manual labor of loading and unloading trucks full of gear, moving it in and out of the hall or venue, and assisting with the set-up and tear down of the stage and the equipment used in concerts, theater productions, or large events. These students will work alongside local workers, including labor unions, who are contracted on a show-to-show basis for rigging and carpentry. They will report to our Technical Director, who will facilitate lighting and sound needs in coordination with tour manager’s advances. Both positions may perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled as a JSU student taking at least three (3) hours per fall or spring semester.
- If not a first-time student, must have a GPA of 2.00 or higher.
- Selected applicants must provide evidence of student enrollment and GPA (unofficial transcript or printout of enrollment/GPA from MyJaxState).
- Must be punctual and reliable
- Must have attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency.
- Must work well with deadlines.
- Must contribute as a member of a team.
- Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
- Applicants who cannot attend training or require extended periods of leave will not be considered.
- Resume
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of equipment typical of modern sound systems, including wired and wireless technologies, audio-over-IP systems such as the Dante protocol, and frequency coordination
- Experience with Open Sound Control or recording
- Familiarity with lighting systems, including LED and moving lights, as well as control platforms like the EOS family and DMX over Ethernet
Responsibilities
- Setup, operation, and changeover of technical systems during rehearsals and performances
- Ensuring high-quality audio and seamless production support
- Live mixing for performers and/or orchestra
- Setup and maintenance of backstage systems, intercoms, and audio and video monitors
- Loading and unloading trucks full of gear
- Moving gear in and out of the hall or venue
- Assisting with the set-up and tear down of the stage and equipment
- Working alongside local workers, including labor unions
- Reporting to the Technical Director
- Setting up and testing sound, lighting, and other equipment
- Following the Technical Director's instructions
- Assisting performers backstage
- Making adjustments to sets
Benefits
- Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
