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Technical Coordinator, Lighting

Position Number: 4834147
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Conference and Events Administration

Technical Coordinator, Lighting

About the Opportunity

Summary:

Event Management at Northeastern University is currently seeking a talented individual to fill the role of Technical Coordinator, Lighting for major event venues. The Tech Coordinator, Lighting supports the Event Management team by performing lighting board programming and operation, assisting with daily venue operations, maintaining lighting and other AV systems, advising individual technicians, and fostering relationships with clients and colleagues to ensure successful events.

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Event Production and Technology, this position will also assist in all areas of support related to major event venues across campus as well as providing supplemental support at times to the Associate Director of Event Operations.

This role is primarily event-based, requiring a flexible schedule that will include working some evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays. Otherwise this position would work Monday through Friday.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

Extensive experience as a light board programmer/operator.

Demonstrated knowledge of ETC Eos family lighting consoles.

Professional demeanor and excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.

Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with software commonly used in live production environments, especially QLab.

Experience with theatrical rigging.

Experience mixing live sound, operating cameras, and video switching.

Responsibilities Include:

Coordinate with clients and technicians to meet production needs.
Serve as light board programmer/operator for rehearsals, performances, and events.
Participate in load-in and strike of productions.
Advise technicians and clients on capabilities of different types of technology.
Troubleshoot AV and lighting-related issues.
Provide initial and ongoing training for Media Service Technicians
Provide ongoing support to Media Service Technicians
Assist with recruitment and hiring of Media Service Technicians.
Develop and implement solutions to technical issues.
Perform regular upkeep on equipment.
Research and integrate emerging technology solutions.

Position Type

Facilities

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Technical-Coordinator--Lighting_R121181