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Technical Production Assistant

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Position Number: 6383172
Location: Grayslake, IL
Position Type: Broadcasting, Radio, and Television

Technical Production Assistant
College of Lake County

Full Time
REQ-00000450

Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?

The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year. Some benefits will not be available for part-time or part-time under 20 hours employees (ex: health insurance).

Position Title:

Technical Production Assistant

Department:

Production Department

Position Type:

Staff

Job Family:

Classified

Job Summary:

The James Lumber Center (JLC) Technical Production Assistant is responsible for the preparation and execution (or
assisting in the execution) of production needs for events in the James Lumber Center facility, including professional touring, college music, dance and business events, external/community rentals and assisting with other backstage technical duties under the direct supervision of the JLC Production Manager. This position serves as the primary Audio Systems Technician, Front of House, and/or Monitor Engineer for professional touring shows when applicable, all College Music Department events, and primary sound designer and editor for all College Dance Department events.

Posting Date:

07/14/2025

Expected Start Date:

08/18/2025

Compensation Grade:

Technical Production Assistant

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time

Location:

Grayslake Campus

Total Hours Per Week:

Job Description:

Job Category: Student & Customer Service (20%)

Assesses and implements audio and technical needs for

college, professional touring, and rental events presented in the James Lumber Center (JLC), under the direct supervision of the JLC Technical Coordinator.

Job Category: People, Project and Process Management (35%)

Serves as primary Front of House and/or Monitor Engineer for scheduled events

Maintains availability during performances, events, and other activities as scheduled.

Performs scheduling, training and supervision of JLC tech assistants in audio support and other backstage duties, as designated by the JLC Production Manager.

Works load-in, set up and load-out of scheduled JLC activities; including (but not limited to) rigging, configuration of orchestra shell, hang and focus of lighting instruments, lighting programming, set up of staging equipment (some heavy lifting may be required), setup and configuration of audio equipment

Arranges for audio equipment rentals when needed

Create and maintain show related paperwork (ie. Stage plots, input lists, equipment needs)

Programs lights and/or works as technical support staff as needed for events presented in the JLC.

May work over 8 hours a day, plus evenings and weekends, depending on the needs of the college/event schedule.

Job Category: Product Management (35%)

Serves as supervisor for specified events as assigned; supervising backstage duties and personnel in the absence of or in coordination with the Production Manager.

Researches and recommends audio equipment purchases, techniques, and procedures to enhance and support requirements for JLC audio equipment maintenance repairs and purchases.

Provides general maintenance for JLC audio/visual equipment, and assists in the overall inventory/maintenance of all JLC backstage equipment and supplies.

Maintains up to date crew schedule

Supervise work calls and rehearsals in the absence of or in coordination with the JLC Production Manager

Serve as alternate point of contact for facility service and upgrades (ie. Contractor installation, vendor maintenance.

Job Category: Other (10%)

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualification(s):

1. A Bachelor's Degree plus a minimum of 2 years previous live audio work experience or an Associate's Degree plus a minimum of 4 years previous live audio work experience, including a strong understanding of and experience in event specific setup and operation of analog and digital sound systems.

2. Proficiency in programming and operating audio and video playback software (such as Q-Lab).

3. Ability to learn, implement, and use new and/or upgraded equipment, software, analog/digital sound boards, and operational systems that support live and/or recorded event needs.

4. Experience in operations and maintenance of AV networks (such as Dante and SACN)

5. Strong knowledge of, and experience in the setup and operation of video projection systems

6. Knowledge of basic electrical safety and repair skills (such as soldering & terminating Ethernet cable)

7. Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and drawings pertaining to facility and equipment installed and serviced.

8. Ability to setup and edit recorded audio for events using software-based programs.

9. Strong knowledge of, and experience in operation of stage lighting systems and safe theatrical rigging practices

10. Ability to follow directions.

Desired Qualification(s)

1. Supervisory work experience in the performing arts.

2. Excellent communication and organizational skills, with

demonstrated ability to problem solve and troubleshoot concerns.

3. Experience in mixing a variety of music styles (i.e., contemporary, choral, jazz, blues, classical, spoken word.)

4. Knowledge of industry best practices

5. Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis, and over 70 lbs. on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodations. Ability to work on lifts or ladders, with or without reasonable accommodations. Frequent bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and continuous sitting, walking and standing, ability to work in dimly lit and loud environment.

6. Ability to successfully work on multiple projects with tight deadlines.

7. Advanced knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft Office

Salary: $27.30 - $28.19/hour

Work Schedule: Schedule is 40 hours per week, actual hours vary based on show schedule and need.

EEO Statement

College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).

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