Event Crew Technician II and III

Position Title:

Event Crew Technician II and III
# of Positions to Fill: 15
Department/Program:
Events 63500
Remote Work Authorization: 100% On-Site
Campus

Location:

Arapahoe/Nalanda Campus

Reports to:

Events Coordinator
FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt/Hourly/On-call
FTE: 3% (1 hr/week)
Compensation: $23-$30 per hour based on prior experience. Includes Minimum Call Pay: Event Crew Technicians will be paid for a minimum of four (4) hours for each scheduled work call, even if the actual hours worked are less than four hours.

Application Deadline November  16 or until filled

The Office of Events provides logistical and staff support for performances and other special events at Naropa University. We manage multiple event spaces, including the Performing Arts Center on the Arapahoe campus and the Nalanda Events Center on the Nalanda campus.

The Event Crew Technicians are responsible for providing technical support in the areas of event set-up and breakdown, lighting, sound, audio/visual, house management, and box office sales, as well as other behind-the-scenes operations. Events include theatrical performances, music, dance, lectures, readings, the Summer Writing Program, live recordings, meetings, conferences and more.

We are offering a flexible work schedule, based on event schedules and needs as well as employee availability, in on-call (from 0, and up to 20 hours) positions. This includes a four hour minimum schedule payment.

• Ability to create and maintain a positive team environment and behave professionally with everyone encountered in the course and scope of the job duties.
• Assist or manage stage set up, room set up, backstage, green room, program timing, stage equipment, media projection.
• Assist with properly and safely hanging and setting up lighting instruments, rigging, pipes, and cables. Circuit and test electrical equipment, including dimmer packs, lights, and other equipment.
• Properly setup A/V equipment.
• Assemble and disassemble scaffolding. Climb and use scaffolding within safety guidelines.
• Use mast lift within safety guidelines.
• Attend trainings, crew meetings, and interviews related to events and performances.
• Assist with transitions during shows (microphone adjustments, setup changes, etc.)
• Manage the front of house at events: set up box office operations for show, sell tickets for events, and reconcile all sales at the end of show. Manage advance registration and comp lists at the door
• Provide customer service and assist with any questions from attendees.
• Provide support for hybrid classroom technology when needed.
• Lead sound checks with performers and speakers.
• Execute all sound cues per design requirements under supervision of Stage Manager.
• Program, record, and execute light cues.
• Assist with light hang and focus, update lighting plot, set up cue sheets.
• Light construction duties, occasionally with power tools.
• Can also expect to be called in to work as available for load-ins, hang and focus, sound checks, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals and performances, concerts, readings, seminars and community events.

Minimum length of prior relevant professional experience required:

• 6 months – 2 years’ experience on a technical theatre crew.

• Familiarity with computers.
• Punctuality, dependability, ingenuity, teamwork, and honesty.
• Ability to work as scheduled, and occasionally beyond; must be available some evenings and weekends.
• A good attitude and a sense of humor.
• Must wear appropriate clothing (all black, including Naropa Crew T-Shirt).
• Willingness to co-create an inclusive community and actively participate in related professional development, including openness to feedback and…