Entertainment & Gaming Technician, Music & Audio Production

Oasis Arts is looking for a skilled and creative Technician to join our production team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who brings both technical expertise and a genuine love of live performance — and who wants to put those skills to work in San Francisco's most vibrant and distinctive queer performance venue.

Oasis Arts is a San Francisco–based nonprofit dedicated to raising the impact of queer arts both locally and globally. Drawing on a decade of legacy in the queer arts community, Oasis Arts provides artists — especially those from LGBTQ+ and BIPOC backgrounds — with space, mentorship, resources, and platforms to create and share innovative work. In partnership with community organizations and civic arts agencies, the organization nurtures diversity, fosters intergenerational artistic exchange, and amplifies voices that have historically been excluded from mainstream arts spaces.

Employment Type

Part-time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Reports To

Technical/Production Manager

Workplace Type

On-site; primarily evenings and weekends in alignment with the performance schedule

Compensation

$25/hr

Hours

Variable — per-show/event call schedule; number of hours determined by programming calendar

Position Summary

Our Technicians are the backbone of every show we produce. From high-energy drag spectacles and immersive theatrical productions to intimate cabarets and community events, Oasis Arts presents over 300 performances and events a year — and each one depends on a skilled technician to bring it to life. This role requires confidence running all technical elements of a live show, including lighting console operation, live sound mixing, and general technical support throughout load-in, show run, and load-out.

This position is perfect for someone who is technically sharp and creatively engaged — someone who takes pride in the craft of live production and finds energy in the fast-paced, dynamic environment of a nightlife-adjacent performance venue. Technicians at Oasis Arts work directly with the Technical/Production Manager and in close collaboration with show producers, directors, and artists to deliver technically excellent performances that serve the artistic vision and create a memorable experience for every audience member.

Key Responsibilities

Show Operation — Lighting

• Operate the lighting console for live performances with confidence, precision, and responsiveness to the artistic needs of each show — from programming and cueing to live execution
• Execute lighting cues accurately and in real time during performances, following show documentation (cue sheets, prompt scripts, or running order) and adapting fluidly to live performance variables
• Program, edit, and update lighting cues and looks in the console as directed by the lighting designer or Technical/Production Manager before and during the production process
• Troubleshoot lighting system issues — including console, dimmer, DMX/Ethernet network, and fixture problems — quickly and calmly during time-sensitive pre-show and show periods

Show Operation — Live Sound

• Mix live sound for performances, balancing vocals, instruments, playback, and effects to deliver a clear, professional, and artistically appropriate audio experience for each show
• Set up and operate the venue's audio system for each event, including microphone placement and patching, monitor mixing, signal routing, and front-of-house mix
• Operate digital audio consoles, adapting quickly to different console platforms and show configurations
• Coordinate with artists, musicians, and show producers during soundcheck and tech rehearsal, responding to feedback professionally and efficiently
• Troubleshoot audio issues - including feedback, signal loss, gain staging, and…