Theater & Audio-Visual Technician
Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Associate's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). In lieu of an Associate’s degree, two (2) years of directly related full-time experience or a combination of education and experience totaling two (2) years may be considered. One (1) year of directly related full-time experience in the field of audio visual and/or theatrical production.
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional years (2+) of directly related full-time experience in the field of audio visual and/or theatrical production. Experience training other technicians. Experience with stage electrics, theatrical lighting design, audio systems for events, video and projection equipment, or stage management.
Brief Description of Duties:
Incumbents will set up and operate audio-visual equipment including projectors, sound systems, video monitors, and theatrical lighting. In addition to providing assistance in the various meeting rooms and lecture halls, the audio-visual technicians will also support events in the Charles B. Wang Theater.
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Assist Production Manager:
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Assist with execution of audio, video, or lighting systems for events (e.g. programming lights; creating lighting looks; mixing sound). At times, serve as lead technician and/or stage manager.
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Maintain advanced audio-visual and theatrical equipment:
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Focusing lights; upkeep and minor repairs.
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Training Support:
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Assist Production Manager in providing job specific training for student assistants.
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Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
Special Notes:
This is a part-time appointment. FLSA Non Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.
Evening and weekend work will be required at times.
For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
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Job Number: 2601769
Official Job Title: Instructional Support Assistant
Job Field: Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)
Primary Location: US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area: Conferences & Special Events
Schedule: Per Diem Shift :Variable Shift Hours: variable
Posting Start Date: Jul 2, 2026
Posting End Date: Jul 16, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
Salary:$20.00-$24.00 per hour
Appointment Type: Temporary
Salary Grade:SL1
SBU Area:Stony Brook University
