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Temporary Event Technician Pool, University Theatre, Backstage & Front of House

Employer
NC State University
Location
Raleigh, NC
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Posting Number:

PG191736TM

Position Number:

24UT01

Position Type:

Temporary

Essential Job Duties:

The Division of Academic & Student Affairs (DASA) is where students discover connections and community. It is where students live, where they gather, where they improve themselves, each other, and their university. DASA is where students seek guidance and support, both in and outside of the classroom. The division serves all students at NC State through three integrated components: academic affairs, student affairs, and University College.
NC State wants employees to achieve their highest potential at work, learn more about our employee value proposition here (You Belong Here). The Division of Academic and Student Affairs is the place to work for values-driven faculty and staff who are passionate about promoting the success of the whole student.
University Theatre is the campus’ open access community theatre and operates multiple facilities: Stewart Theatre, in the Talley Student Center, and the Titmus Theatre and Kennedy McIlwee Studio Theatre, along with the associated shops and classroom spaces for producing theatre.

Our mission is to create a welcoming, student-centered community that inspires meaningful connections grounded in the experience of making and sharing theatre. We present a wide variety of productions, experiences and provide spaces for campus organizations to present events.
Please note: This position is based on need and availability. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Event Technician will assist Operations and Event Coordinator, Technical and Assistant Technical Directors in day to day operations of University Theatre venues in support of campus events, rental clients and University Theatre performances as required.

Duties will include:

  • Backstage duties as assigned, including but not limited to lighting operation (lighting consoles, follow spotlights), sound reinforcement (FOH console operation, audio system setup), load-in and load-out assistance, occasional system and facilities maintenance.
  • Front of house technicians: position will serve as house manager, responsible for coordinating all Front-Of-House (FOH) operations in the Theatre spaces.

Specific responsibilities include
  • Training and supervising ushers
  • Communicating with stage managers and technical supervisors during and in advance of performances
  • Ensuring the safety of all patrons using theatre spaces.
  • Experience in dealing with the public of all ages
  • Sensitivity to the needs of patrons
  • Upbeat, enthusiastic attitude in public relations
  • Ability to enforce department safety regulations and communicate the same to the public
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to troubleshoot problems and work for customer satisfaction
  • Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision.

Is Time Limited:

No

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits:

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
What we offer:

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Job City & State:

Raleigh, NC

Department:

University Theatre

Classification Title:

Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title:

Temporary Event Technician Pool, University Theatre, Backstage & Front of House

Work Schedule:

As needed basis; nights and weekends typical

Minimum Experience/Education:

High School Diploma; or equivalent combination of training and experience

Department Required Skills:

  • Desire to work with a variety of campus departments, student organizations and rental clients.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:

  • Experience with ETC lighting control systems (EOS Family) and intelligent lighting.
  • Live audio mixing experience on analog and digital mixing consoles.
  • Experience in Customer service and public relations

Required License or Certification:

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required?:

No

Commercial Driver's License Required?:

No

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$10.00 - $20.00 / hour (Commensurate with Experience)

Job Open Date:

07/27/2026

Quick Link:

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/145837

EEO:

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Organization

NC State: Think and Do

NC State was founded with a purpose: to create economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina and the country. We began as a land-grant institution teaching the agricultural and mechanical arts. Today, we're a pre-eminent research enterprise with 12 colleges excelling in all major academic fields.

NC State studentsOur 34,000 high-performing students take what they learn in the classroom and apply it in the real world by conducting research, working in internships and co-ops, and performing acts of world-changing service. That experiential education ensures that they leave here ready to lead the workforce. NC State's 13:1 student-faculty ratio is one of the reasons why we're the best college for your money in North Carolina (Money) and the No. 5 best value among public universities nationally (U.S. News & World Report).

Overcoming Challenges, Improving Lives

NC State is one of only two universities in the nation leading two National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers — one developing wearable, self-powered health monitors, and the other researching smart-grid technology. We’re also leading interdisciplinary efforts to curb nuclear proliferation, help farmers confront climate change and build a new American manufacturing sector.

Our research doesn't just get published in a journal or sit on a shelf; it makes an impact. NC State is No. 6 nationwide in commercialization agreements based on university research, and we're No. 2 among universities without a medical school. Our Cooperative Extension Service provides research-based information to citizens in all 100 North Carolina counties. In addition, our industrial extension unit — Industry Expansion Solutions — has created an economic benefit for the state's manufacturers averaging $149 million per year since 2005.

Bright Minds Creating a Bold Future

NC State’s 9,000 faculty and staff are world leaders in their fields, bridging the divides between academic disciplines and training high-caliber students to meet tomorrow’s challenges. NC State students won two Goldwater scholarships, five Fulbright scholarships, one Churchill scholarship and a record-breaking 25 National Science Foundation graduate research fellowships in the 2016-2017 academic year. In addition, 25 faculty are members of the National Academies.

NC State bldg in darkOur Centennial Campus, an award-winning public-private research campus, is home to more than 70 partner organizations working alongside more than 70 NC State research and academic units. Centennial is also the location of the innovative Hunt Library, which Time magazine has dubbed “the library of the future.”

In Raleigh and Around the World

It all happens in one of the best cities in America. A top spot for job-seekers and tech professionals, Raleigh is nationally recognized as a leading urban center:

NC State building oldWith Durham and Chapel Hill, Raleigh anchors the Research Triangle, a national hotspot for high-tech enterprise. The top companies in the region — including IBM, Cisco Systems, SAS Institute, Biogen Idec and GlaxoSmithKline — are among the country’s best employers. They also lead the way in hiring new NC State graduates.

More than 130 years after its creation, NC State continues to make its founding purpose a reality. Every day, our career-ready graduates and world-leading faculty make the fruits of learning and discovery available to people across the state, throughout the nation and around the world.

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