California State University, Northridge · 13 hours ago
Special Event Technician (Continuous)
Northridge, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21.47/hr - $31.27/hr
1+ years expCalifornia State University, Northridge is dedicated to fostering a community that promotes student success and exemplary service. The Special Event Technician will support the theatre technical area by coordinating special events and rentals, ensuring a safe working environment, and managing audio and lighting setups for various performances.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Works to ensure a safe working environment and successful completion of events
Provides audio setup and runs various sound boards and provides lighting setup (hang and focus) and runs various lighting boards
Supervises use of Theatre Department spaces (locking/unlocking, granting access as needed) and utilizes a counterweight rigging system
Works with stationary, power, and hand tools (used in woodworking) as required
Interprets and utilizes technical drawings/ designs and provides front of house operations and audience management
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Equivalent of one to two years experience working for a theater, repertory, or stock company performing duties in lighting, sound, and projections, stage rigging and set construction, or related work
General knowledge of basic electrical theory and working knowledge of lighting and/or sound effects
Working knowledge of safety requirements and standards related to stage and set construction, lighting, and stage operations
Working knowledge of design principles and the ability to translate design specifications, blueprints, or drawings into applicable costume, scenery, lighting and sound production
Ability to identify and appropriate materials and supplies needed for projects and manage materials budgets for production specialty and specific projects
Ability to assist in the training and supervision of students involved in productions
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Theatre, the Fine Arts, or a related field is preferred
Valid California Driver's License is preferred
Company
California State University, Northridge
California State University, Northridge is a public, comprehensive university committed to educational and professional goals of students.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.08MKey Investors
Gold Coast Health PlanHollywood Foreign Press AssociationNASA
2025-06-25Grant· $0.08M
2022-07-26Grant
2019-10-22Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
CSUN Social Impact DesignHub
Student Designers. Community Partners. Creative Solutions.
Jill Smith, SPHR
Senior Advisor, Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives
Recent News
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