Summary

The Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College is seeking a full-time Event Technician to join our production team. Our 54,000 sq. ft. center houses three performance venues, including a 600-seat concert hall, an 86-seat recital/lecture hall, and an outdoor amphitheater. We serve Skidmoreâ™s Department of Music along with various other users, both internal and external to the college. With over 130 events each year, we attract a diverse audience of 25,000 people for concerts, multidisciplinary performances, faculty and student recitals, guest lectures, screenings, and college-wide assemblies.

This position offers hands-on experience in live event production and media technology within a dynamic performance venue. Reporting to the Technical Director, the Event Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth execution of events by overseeing audio recording, video broadcasting, live sound engineering, lighting, and stage management. This position also involves supervising student stage crew members, assisting with event logistics, and maintaining Zankelâ™s streaming and recording archives.

What Youâ™ll Do

• Provide technical support for events, including live sound mixing, recording, lighting, and video production.


• Set up and strike audio, video, and lighting equipment for rehearsals, performances, and events.


• Maintain and troubleshoot PA systems, stage lighting, and broadcast technology.


• Supervise and train student production staff (6-10 students) in technical roles.


• Manage media content, including archiving concert recordings and producing highlight reels.


• Support scheduling for student stage crew assignments.


• Occasionally serve as the on-site production supervisor for evening and weekend events.

What Weâ™re Looking For

• A Bachelorâ™s degree in a related field (Performance Technology, Music, A/V Engineering) or equivalent professional experience.


• 1-3 years of experience in event production, audio/video engineering, or a related field.


• Broad technical knowledge of live event production, including sound, video, and lighting.


• Strong leadership skills with experience managing or mentoring crew members.


• Excellent problem-solving and organizational abilities, with attention to detail.


• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by event schedules.


• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.


• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay ($25-$28 per hour) with full benefits and paid vacation.


• Hands-on experience working in a state-of-the-art music center.


• A collaborative and supportive team environment at a top liberal arts college.


• Opportunity to mentor students and contribute to a vibrant arts community.

Interested? Apply today and become part of an innovative team dedicated to producing high-quality events at Skidmore Collegeâ™s premier performance venue.

Required documents needed to apply:

• On-line application


• Cover Letter


• Resume


• List of Three References

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.

About Skidmore College

Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college with a reputation for its creative approaches to just about everything. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. Skidmore is known for its faculty of teacher-scholars devoted to the instruction and mentoring of undergraduates; approximately 2,400 talented men and women from some 47 states and 46 countries.In the universe of selective, private liberal arts colleges, Skidmore's distinctiveness is expressed in the statement that "Creative Thought Matters". This idea reflects not only the historical strength of the College's programs in the fine and performing arts but also the understanding that creativity is required for achievement in any area of human endeavor.The city of Saratoga Springs is widely recognized as one of America's great communities. It is located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, within a three-to-four-hour drive from New York City, Boston or Montreal. Travel & Leisure calls Saratoga Springs one of "America's Greatest Main Streets" as well as "one of the best college towns in the nation," Money Magazine says it's one of the nation's top 100... places to live, and Princeton Review describes it as a "perfect college town." It's a community rich in history and tradition. Famed mineral waters, a Revolutionary War battlefield, and the nation's oldest thoroughbred racetrack represent portions of that history. Also, it's a community of arts and culture. The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is the summer home to the New York City Ballet, Philadelphia Orchestra, and a performing venue for top rock and jazz musicians.The Skidmore College community awaits your arrival, so if you welcome challenges and are interested in making a difference, come join us!

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