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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $18.50 - $26.75
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Employee tuition assistance
comprehensive benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
long-term disability insurance
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation
Retirement system participation
Wellness Program
Wellness release time
Job Description
East Texas A&M University (ETAMU) is a rapidly growing public university located in Commerce, Texas, known for its commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. ETAMU offers over 140 degree programs with a favorable 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio and features nationally ranked online and graduate programs. The university prides itself on fostering a collaborative community, providing cutting-edge research opportunities, and maintaining outstanding resources to support both its students and employees in a vibrant academic environment.
The Sam Rayburn Student Center at ETAMU is a central hub for student life and events on campus, equipped with advanced facilities and ... Show More
The Sam Rayburn Student Center at ETAMU is a central hub for student life and events on campus, equipped with advanced facilities and ... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent education and experience
- Minimum of two years of experience in event production, audio-visual operations, or technical event management
- Working knowledge of sound and lighting system design and operation
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Customer service orientation with ability to manage high-pressure situations
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to exercise professional judgment during live event troubleshooting
- Ability to lift moderately heavy objects and operate event equipment safely
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and irregular hours as scheduled
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and professional experience
- Minimum of two years of experience in event production, audio-visual operations, or technical event management
- Working knowledge of sound system and lighting system design and operation
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Customer service orientation with ability to manage high-pressure situations
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment
- Ability to exercise professional judgment during live event troubleshooting
- Experience in higher education event production or facility operations preferred
- Experience using EMS and room diagramming software preferred
- Knowledge of video production, livestreaming, lighting design, and audio technologies preferred
- Experience coordinating high-profile or large-scale institutional events preferred
- Experience supervising part-time or student employees preferred
Job Duties
- Serve as the primary on-site production lead for assigned events, overseeing load-in, setup, execution, strike, and post-event reset
- Interpret event specifications from EMS and ensure accurate implementation of all logistical and technical requirements
- Support advanced production planning for commencement, lectures, ceremonies, conferences, and institutional programs
- Conduct pre-event walkthroughs to confirm readiness, equipment functionality, and safety compliance
- Meet with clients to determine event goals, staging needs, sound reinforcement, lighting, livestreaming, and specialty equipment requirements
- Translate client needs into detailed production plans and technical layouts
- Provide consultation on best practices for event flow, audience engagement, and technical feasibility
- Coordinate operation and maintenance of 70-volt distributed sound systems and high-energy multi-path systems
- Oversee lighting systems including DMX-512, analog, and Multi-Plex platforms
- Ensure proper configuration of microphones, projection systems, digital presentation interfaces, and livestream platforms
- Troubleshoot real-time technical issues with sound judgment and professionalism
- Supervise part-time student event technicians, providing leadership, delegation, and quality control
- Assist in recruitment, onboarding, and technical training of student staff
- Develop structured training modules in sound systems, lighting boards, digital presentations, and stage management
- Foster professionalism, accountability, and skill development within the student team
- Develop and modify detailed room diagrams using approved diagramming software
- Maintain accurate production notes and documentation within EMS
- Coordinate with operations and custodial staff to align room turnover and technical installations
- Ensure all production activities comply with university safety standards, fire codes, and ADA requirements
- Assist in emergency response procedures including event shutdown and evacuation coordination
- Promote safe equipment handling and power distribution practices
- Maintain inventory of microphones, cables, lighting instruments, staging, and specialty equipment
- Track equipment usage, identify wear or malfunction, and coordinate preventative maintenance
- Document labor hours and equipment usage to support billing and financial tracking
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to workflow and service improvements
- Collaborate with campus partners to enhance event quality and operational sustainability
- Perform additional duties as assigned in support of departmental goals and university priorities
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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