Event Technician, Stage Technologies

4 weeks ago

Troy, United States Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Full time

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Job Summary

The Event Technician, Stage Technologies will be a generalist in all production departments (audio, video, and stage technologies) and specialize in the lighting field of the stage technologies department. The Event Technician will support the installation, operation, and strike of technical performance systems during residencies, research, and events. In addition, the Event Technician, Stage Technologies will maintain working knowledge of current lighting and staging equipment and their integration with other production systems (audio, video), and utilize this expertise in upholding the high production standards of EMPAC events.

Minimum Qualifications

* High school diploma or equivalent
* Four (4) or more years of general production experience required, including two (2) or more years of stage-related experience (lighting, carpentry, rigging, stage design, etc.)

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

* Associate's Degree in theater; stage production related
* Two (2) years in audio/video production environment, executing event set-up, operation and strike, or in production lighting field with audio/video production

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Knowledge of lighting equipment, infrastructure, basic theater electrics, and general industry practices applicable to the lighting of: live productions, theatrical performances, art installations, performance art, concerts, film shoots or special events
* Ability to operate and program lighting consoles
* Skills include electronic and lighting equipment repair
* Requires excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
* Strong attention to detail

Shift

Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

Travel

Occasional overnight travel may be required (10% or less)

Driving

Incidental driving possible, but not required

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $24.00 - $25.55 per hour

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate's salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate's qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer's good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Job Posted Date

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer's Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer's work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Advertised: 08 May 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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