Company: 365 Entertainment Group
Location: Escondido and greater San Diego County, CA
Employment Type: Part-Time / Seasonal
Season: August through December, with the potential to become a long-term position
About the Position
365 Entertainment Group is seeking a hands-on, resourceful AV & Show Systems Technician to support our seasonal events and experiential productions throughout San Diego County.
This position is ideal for someone with a working knowledge of entertainment technology who enjoys building, programming, troubleshooting, and learning new systems. You will work alongside our production and design teams to turn creative concepts into reliable, guest-ready experiences.
The position will include pre-event fabrication and setup work, installation and testing, on-site show support during event dates, and ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting throughout each event’s operating period.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the installation, programming, operation, and troubleshooting of event lighting and audio systems
- Set up and program DMX lighting fixtures, controllers, and related equipment
- Assist with speakers, amplifiers, mixers, signal routing, and audio playback systems
- Install and maintain projectors, media players, displays, and show-content systems
- Work with Raspberry Pi devices and other small computers used for media playback, automation, sensors, and interactive effects
- Build and troubleshoot basic Arduino-based projects, controllers, triggers, and interactive elements
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot addressable LED pixels, pixel controllers, power supplies, data distribution, and related wiring
- Assist with basic lighting sequences and show programming in xLights when needed
- Install and troubleshoot conventional low-voltage LED lighting, controllers, wiring, power supplies, and connections
- Assist with minor truss, rigging, mounting, and equipment-support projects
- Work with the design and production teams to develop practical technical solutions for creative concepts
- Help fabricate, assemble, wire, solder, test, and install small scenic and technical projects
- Perform system checks before opening and provide technical support during event operating hours
- Monitor show lighting, audio, projection, media, pixels, and automated effects
- Quickly diagnose and repair technical problems during live event operations
- Maintain organized cabling, equipment, tools, documentation, and technical work areas
- Assist with event setup, system changes, preventative maintenance, and teardown as needed
- Follow company safety procedures and proper equipment-handling practices
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with DMX lighting systems and basic lighting programming
- Familiarity with professional or event audio equipment
- Basic experience with truss, mounting, and minor entertainment rigging
- Experience with projection, video playback, or digital signage systems
- Familiarity with Raspberry Pi, Arduino, sensors, relays, triggers, or similar electronics
- Experience with addressable LED pixels, pixel controllers, data protocols, and power injection
- Basic familiarity with xLights is a plus but is not required
- Experience working with conventional low-voltage LED lighting and wiring
- Minor networking or Wi-Fi experience is a plus
- Ability to solder, make reliable cable connections, and use a multimeter for basic electrical troubleshooting
- Ability to safely use common hand and power tools
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to read equipment manuals, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
- Comfortable working independently and collaborating with designers, fabricators, event staff, and production personnel
- Willingness to learn unfamiliar equipment, software, and production methods
Candidates do not need to be experts in every system listed. We are looking for someone with a strong technical foundation, good judgment, attention to detail, and a genuine willingness to learn.
Schedule and Location
- Part-time seasonal work from approximately August through December
- Work will take place primarily in Escondido and throughout the greater San Diego area
- The schedule will vary based on production and event needs
- Availability for some evenings, weekends, event dates, installations, and time-sensitive repairs is required
- Hours may increase during major installation periods and while events are operating
- Applicants should be based in or within reliable commuting distance of San Diego County and have dependable transportation to project sites
Physical and Work Requirements
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in active event environments
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work on technical installations for extended periods
- Ability to safely lift and carry production equipment and materials
- Comfortable using ladders and working around truss, lighting equipment, cables, and temporary event infrastructure
- Ability to remain calm and work efficiently when resolving technical issues during live operations
Opportunity for Long-Term Growth
While this position is initially seasonal, it has the potential to develop into an ongoing role with 365 Entertainment Group. The right person may continue supporting our year-round event production, AV, lighting, fabrication, installation, and experiential projects.
About 365 Entertainment Group
365 Entertainment Group is an experiential marketing and production agency specializing in live events, seasonal attractions, entertainment, lighting, audio, video, special effects, scenic elements, and custom guest experiences.
We are looking for someone who enjoys making creative ideas work in the real world and wants to grow with a fast-moving event production company.
Pay: $23.00 - $31.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
