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Student Worker - WVPAC Support Technician 1 & 2
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A Lighting Technician sets up, maintains, and dismantles light fixtures, lighting control devices, and the associated lighting electrical and rigging equipment used for photography, television, film, video, and live productions. May focus or operate light fixtures, attach color filters or other lighting accessories.
$62,290 / year median in Pennsylvania
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Position Information Requisition Number Stu769P Position Type Student Worker Department Department of Student Workers Job Title Student Worker - WVPAC Support Technician 1 & 2 Classification Student Worker Pay Rate Starting rates: $10/hr for level 1; $12/hr for level 2 Position Summary Information Hours per week Up to 30 hrs/week including Evenings & Weekends Days Worked Flexible Hours/Shift worked Flexible Posting Detail Information Job Summary/Basic Function The WVPAC Support Technician's primarily responsibilities are to setup, operate, maintain, and strike events in the Winter Visual & Performing Arts Center's venues. Level 1 vs. level 2 hiring is based on prior experience and current knowledge. Required Qualifications Have prior experience with Audience or Talent Management, Audio Recording or Reinforcement, FX, Lighting, Costuming, Properties, Networking, Rigging, or Video equipment. Have a positive attitude, and the ability to work well with other students, staff, faculty and the general public. Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment Being accurate and attentive to detail Customer-service oriented Preferred Qualifications Experience in troubleshooting, programming, and repairing Audio, FX, Lighting, Costuming, Properties, or Video equipment and systems. A background in the Live Performance & Entertainment industry. Minimum 2.5 GPA Job Duties Possible duties include: Back-of-House Management, Front-of-House Management, etc. Setup, operate, maintain, and strike equipment and venues. Update and maintain all paperwork, and/or other systems which allow other workers to successfully perform their duties. Cross-train with other production departments and equipment. All other duties as assigned. Working Conditions and Physical Effort Able to lift 50 lbs Available to work evenings and weekends Posting Open Date 07/13/2026 Posting Close Date 05/08/2027 Special Instructions to Applicants Submit schedule of classes and any extracurricular (sports, band, Citamard, ACMO, student government, etc.). Cover letter and resume is optional.