Reporting to the Sports Facilities Technical Director, the Event Technician is responsible for the acquisition and management of personnel, equipment and supplies related to technical operations and advancement of all athletic events, concerts, and other special events/shows that occur within the MSU sports facilities. Oversees and assists in the management of all equipment and activities related to use of technology for events/concerts, MSU department meetings, athletic contests, etc. Recommends and implements systems improvements and acquires new equipment. Troubleshoots and solves technical issues during events and coordinates with the Technical Director on appropriate measures to ensure all problems have been resolved. Maintains inventory control. Conducts training as needed for end-users. Actively manages, maintains, and repairs departmental technical, A/V, scoreboards, lighting equipment, and other miscellaneous related equipment. Works with vendors on repairs as needed. Purchases new equipment in compliance with MSU's procurement policies. Occasionally advances production of assigned concerts/events with the artists and their production teams (schedule load-ins, technical rehearsals, etc.) Directly works with campus constituents and other potential clients to best meet the client's technical needs (lighting, audio visual, computer, room set-up design etc.) Supervises (hires, schedules, trains, payroll, etc) work crews consisting of part-time, contracted, volunteer, and student staff of up to 60 dependent on show/event. Actively participates during set-up and tear-down of athletic events, concerts/shows, and meeting room set-ups and turn-a-rounds for all other types of events. May occasionally serve as an event manager for events and activities ranging from NCAA athletic contests, concerts, trade shows, and meetings. In coordination with the Technical Director, will serve as a primary liaison with University Information Technology teams and off campus A/V vendors. And actively participates as part of the team while performing other duties in support of the department's mission.

Weekly schedule will be driven by the event schedule with emphasis put on nights and weekends. Hours will be 30 per week and may occasionally be asked to work up to 40 per week.

Pay:

$21.50 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 30.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person