Performing Arts Technician III (Performing Arts Technician) - Green Music Center

Sonoma State University is a public university committed to excellence in education, scholarship, and community engagement. Located in Sonoma, California, the university promotes values such as diversity, inclusion, sustainability, respect, and responsibility. Sonoma State University fosters a supportive and creative atmosphere for students, faculty, and staff, encouraging innovation and experimentation to advance equity and inclusion. The Green Music Center, home to this role, is a renowned cultural hub on campus that hosts a wide range of world-class performances and events, including concerts by touring artists, faculty and student performances, and community rental events. The center is known for its dedication to outstanding live entertainment production and audience experiences within the region.

This opportunity is for a Performing Arts Technician III role at the Green Music Center under Sonoma State University. It is a full-time, staff position classified under the Unit 9 CSUEU labor group with a probationary period leading to permanent status. The monthly salary range spans from $4,626 to $6,739, based on experience, with initial step placement potentially reaching up to $6,606. This role involves providing expert technical support for live lighting, audio, and video systems in a dynamic performing arts environment. The technician will assist with setting up, rigging, wiring, focusing, programming, and operating an array of technical equipment critical to the success of various live performances.

The technician collaborates directly with production leadership and stage management to ensure seamless event execution. Responsibilities include live lighting setup and operation, indoor and outdoor audio patching and rigging, video equipment operation and streaming, and professional recording and postproduction work. The role demands active participation in load-in and load-out processes and stagehand duties, including managing stage changes during performances. It requires flexibility to work varied hours, often nights and weekends, sometimes past midnight, reflecting the demands of live entertainment schedules. The physical work environment spans indoor and outdoor venues and may extend to other campus locations or off-site university events.

This role is ideal for experienced technicians with a minimum of ten years in live event support, particularly in lighting, video, and audio for performing arts and music events. Candidates should have deep expertise in lighting consoles, rigging, stage wiring, power management, and related technical equipment. Familiarity with stage etiquette and professional theatrical or audio organizations is advantageous. The position necessitates the successful completion of a pre-placement examination and adherence to Sonoma State University's employment policies, including background checks and compliance with mandated reporting laws.

Overall, the Performing Arts Technician III at Sonoma State University’s Green Music Center offers a highly engaging, performance-driven role with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid leave, and tuition waivers. It presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant cultural institution within an esteemed university setting dedicated to fostering creativity and excellence.