RECRUITMENT ID: 458
RESIDENCY: Candidate must be a California resident. Chico State Enterprises is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e., H-1B Visas).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The audio technician has the primary responsibility of performing all general theater and performing arts venue stagehand and audio technician duties. Work hours are scheduled as needed and vary depending on artist load-in/load-out schedules, theater use and performance schedules, facility user needs, and theater maintenance requirements. Work may be required on weekdays, weekends, evenings, early mornings, and occasional holidays. Work schedules will be as flexible as the production schedules and other work requirements allow.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
One to two years of prior basic stagehand/theater experience, with an emphasis in audio reinforcement and sound systems (design, set up, application, and rigging).
Set up and test audio equipment before performances.
Perform routine maintenance on audio equipment and systems.
Produce sound effects, audio effects, or music based on design and director specifications.
Familiarity with multiple audio mixing consoles is preferred.
Enhance sound quality and volume during live performances.
Troubleshoot and resolve potential issues during live performances.
Research new audio equipment and trends.
Collaborate with other show and production departments, including video, lighting, communications, carpentry, and front-of-house staff.
Assist with the load-in and load-out of shows.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to communicate calmly, effectively, and professionally to resolve conflicts, ask informed questions, and relay information to others.
Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects concurrently, and meet production requirements and deadlines.
Ability to creatively solve problems and foster a collaborative environment.
Basic knowledge of rigging.
Experience supervising stagehands.
BENEFITS:
Sick leave (up to 5 days/year)
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, submit the following documents by August 4, 2026. Documents submitted after this date may not be considered.
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CSE Application
BY DROP BOX: https://csuchico.app.box.com/f/2a24295201be4456a83fc3ce4466d8c8
BY EMAIL: [email protected]
Paper applications will not be accepted; however, Chico State Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is happy to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants at any step of the application process. If you need assistance in this regard, or are having technical difficulties, please contact the Human Resources office at 530-898-6811 or
[email protected] prior to 5:00 p.m. on the document deadline date. The employer is Chico State Enterprises, a nonprofit corporation serving as an auxiliary organization of California State University, Chico. Employment is considered to be at-will.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Chico State Enterprises provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. It is Chico State Enterprises’ policy to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work.
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