Sound & Lighting Technician

**Description:**

This part-time as needed position is responsible for supporting all university functions such as conferences, events, meetings, worship services, and activities with sound, lighting, and audio/visual technical support.

**Primary Duties**

1. Support the set up, operation and tear down of all sound, lighting, and audio visual technical requirements for all university functions and events on campus.
2. Troubleshoot and resolve all technical difficulties experienced during an event in a timely and efficient manner.
3. Monitor the safety and upkeep of all technical areas, facilities, and equipment on campus. Service, maintain, and make minor repairs on equipment.
4. Work with student technicians and help them to develop their technical skills.
5. Maintain punctual and reliable attendance when scheduled.

**Secondary Duties**

1. Provide event and organizational support as needed with the Office of Conference and Event Services.
2. Additional duties as assigned

**Education Required**

High School diploma

**Education Preferred**

Associate Degree

**Experience Required**

Substantial experience in the operation of complex sound, lighting and video systems. Demonstrated work experience in Customer Service.

**Experience Preferred**

At least one year as a sound engineer, lighting or sound design, or related position in a professional, academic, or house of worship environment.

**Skills, Characteristics Required**

• Good oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate successfully across departments and with various constituencies, including external contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and other departments
• Rigorous attention to detail
• Solid organizational skills, including time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Demonstrate commitment to the job and strong work ethic
• Knowledge of sound, lighting and video equipment and technology\*Strong customer service skills\*Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new equipment.

**Special Working Conditions**

Ability to perform physical labor and lift 50 lbs. or more when required; ability to ascend stairs and ladders; ability to work from heights. The position requires stamina to stand for long periods of time.This position requires frequent evening and weekend work.

**Driving Requirements**

Must have valid drivers license and insurance. This position may require the occasional operation of university vehicles.

Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.