Salary : $42,598.40 - $44,616.00 AnnuallyLocation : Whitworth University CampusJob Type: Full-Time StaffDivision: Academic AffairsDepartment: Events and Entertainment TechnologyOpening Date: 11/22/2024FLSA: Non-ExemptPosition Summary This role is essential to creating high-quality event experiences by coordinating, setting up, and operating multimedia equipment, including audio, video, lighting, and staging for campus events. As the primary technical resource, this position ensures seamless event production by troubleshooting equipment issues, providing live event support, and collaborating closely with clients, students, faculty, and staff. Additionally, the role manages inventory, conducts maintenance, performs minor repairs, and ensures safety compliance across all technical aspects. The position also administers equipment fees for lost or damaged items, supporting effective resource stewardship for the department. Core Responsibilities Event Production | 40%
- Evaluate, process, and coordinate the audio/visual, staging, and rigging needs of events.
- Provide production setup and operational support for campus events including streaming and recording.
- Design and layout staging, audio, and video aspects of events.
- Responsibility to setup and mix front-of-house and monitor feeds using a variety of boards and microphones.
- Provide day-of-event management of concert audio-visual systems including setting up and operating concert lighting systems and operating multi-channel digital soundboards.
- Process post-event production report.
Customer Service & Collaboration | 20%
- Ensure and provide the highest quality customer service to campus users, including third-party clients working closely with the events teams.
- Attend event planning production meetings.
- Assist other departments as needed to run the performances, rehearsals, and training of technical aspects of events.
Equipment Maintenance & Technical Support | 20%
- Provide institutional support in equipment installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of problems as needed.
- Support special projects, including the research and integration of ongoing maintenance and the construction and installation of new scenic show elements.
- Develop a thorough knowledge of all rigging equipment specific to event production to operate and maintain mechanized and manual rigging equipment safely.
Safety & Compliance | 10%
- Adhere to and promote all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations as they pertain to the safe operation.
- Participate in all required health and safety classes and emergency procedure training.
Other | 10%
- Assist with special projects and department functions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities Qualifications
- An associate's degree in a related audio/visual or technical theatre field is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Whitworth considers candidates with a wide range of educational backgrounds. We value the skills and knowledge candidates bring to Whitworth, regardless of the paths they have taken to acquire them.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in audio-visual setup, event production, or related technical support role, preferably in a campus or event setting. Experience with operating and troubleshooting multimedia equipment, including audio, video, lighting, and staging, is required. Familiarity with safety protocols and equipment maintenance is strongly preferred..
- Willingness and availability to work nights and weekends and serve in an on-call capacity.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, with or without accommodation, including lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs. Must be able to climb ladders, work on scaffolds, and operate a personal lift as needed.
- A valid driver's license.
- Compliance with
Whitworth Values
- A personal commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith and learning.
- Demonstrated growth in cultural competence, awareness of societal and structural inequities, and proven experience in effectively establishing relationships and positive communications with students and other constituents across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, varying abilities, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, class or religious perspectives.
- A commitment to the educational mission of Whitworth University as a comprehensive Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian church.
Core Competencies Mission: Whitworth University is a Christian liberal arts university. Our shared mission is to provide our diverse students with an education of mind and heart, equipping them to honor God, follow Christ, and serve humanity. We seek candidates who are willing to engage with the university's mission and integrate their Christian faith into their work.Technical Proficiency in Audio-Visual Systems: Skilled in operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining audio, video, lighting, and staging equipment to ensure high-quality event experiences.Customer Service: Dedicated to providing exceptional service to internal and external clients, ensuring clear communication, responsiveness, and an overall positive event experience.Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting: Ability to quickly identify and resolve technical issues during live events, minimizing disruptions and ensuring smooth operations.Safety and Compliance Awareness: Knowledgeable of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and best practices, ensuring safe equipment usage and event setups.Team Collaboration: Works effectively with colleagues, departments, and clients, fostering a team environment to achieve event goals and ensure successful production outcomes.Inventory Management and Resource Stewardship: Proficient in managing equipment inventory, overseeing repairs, and administering fees for lost or damaged items to maintain resource availability and accountability.Other Details Schedule Full-time (1.0 FTE) | 12 months | 40 hours per week Whitworth University is a Christian liberal arts university. Our shared mission is to provide our diverse students with an education of mind and heart, equipping them to honor God, follow Christ, and serve humanity. We seek candidates who are willing to engage with the university's mission and integrate their Christian faith into their work.Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, faith statement, and contact information for at least three professional references. A background check and sexual misconduct check will be required of the successful candidate. You are on this webpage because a position at Whitworth sparked your curiosity. If you find yourself questioning hitting the apply button because you might not meet 100% of the qualifications, we think you should do it! Research continues to show that women and BIPOC candidates are less likely to hit the apply button unless they meet all the listed qualifications. One way we are working to overcome this trend is every search committee at Whitworth has a trained Equity Advocate (EA) serving on the team. Our EAs are trained to make space for committees to consider each candidate's unique and relevant skills and attributes. So, when you click apply, please know that your application is reviewed by a committee of real, living, and breathing human beings who want to understand your experience and skills to find ways you relate to the key competencies needed for success in the position. Looking for resources to help with writing a faith statement? Check out our for more information.Learn more about our shared work to achieve and sustain inclusive excellence Whitworth complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws that are applicable to religious nonprofit institutions and does not engage in unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, sex, or disability. With our Christ-centered commitment to building a diverse and inclusive community, the university encourages applications from populations underrepresented at Whitworth including members of racial/ethnic communities, women, and persons with disabilities.Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted.It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.At Whitworth University, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our faculty and staff by offering an extensive benefits package. Eligible employees can enjoy a variety of benefits, including:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employer-matched retirement plans
- programs available for employees, their spouses, and dependents
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- based on full-time equivalency (FTE)
- Access to an
- Resources for Christian vocation and calling
- No cost access to the University Recreation Center (UREC) and the Megan E. Thompson Aquatic Center
- 17 paid holidays throughout the year
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