Event Technician & Stagehand

Title: Event Technician & Stagehand

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Fairfax County - 059

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $20/hr

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

General Description: This position provides first-line technical support for events within the NOVA Event Services department. Event Services operates two performing arts venues in the Northern Virginia region. This position will provide high quality event space, modern equipment and professional technical support for all types of events at both the Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center and the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center.

This position is not eligible for telework.

• Provide technical support for rental groups in the performing arts venues, with activities centered in both of the event venues (Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center and Rachel M Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center).
• Accountable for building security, setting up for events, maintaining a safe and professional working environment.
• Coordinates with on-site custodial staff to make sure all areas are clean during events.
• Reports to the Operations Manager and regularly works collaboratively with other technicians.
• Providing stage support for rental clients, including operation of motorized and counterweight theatrical fly systems, assisting the Audio Engineer with microphone setup and assisting the Lighting Designer with lighting focus.
• Operating light and sound boards.
• Overseeing events
• Setting up for events
• Providing stage support for rental clients, including operation of motorized and counterweight theatrical fly systems, assisting the Audio Engineer with microphone setup and assisting the Lighting Designer with lighting focus.
• Maintaining a safe environment for coworkers and visitors
• Setting up for events
• Clean-up after events

KSAs:

• Must be able to operate a computer lighting control board, sound system, video projectors and cameras.
• Must be able to operate a theatrical fly system.
• Must be able to set up a dance floor and portable sound systems.
• Must be able to climb a catwalk and hang/focus theatrical lighting equipment.
• Must be able to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work a varied schedule, including days, nights and weekends.
• Clear communication, both verbally and in writing, is imperative.

Minimum

Work Experience:

• Experience as a professional stagehand or technician in a performing arts venue.
• Experience in customer service
• Experience working in an event center environment.

• Experience with professional audio systems, including digital and analog mixing consoles, wireless microphones, signal flow and routing.
• Experience with theatrical lighting systems, including digital lighting consoles, ability to hang and focus stage lights, circuiting and cabling lighting instruments.
• Experience with motorized and/or counterweight theatrical fly systems of at least 1,000 pounds per arbor.
• Stage management, lighting design, stage rigging, stage carpentry, and audio engineering experience.