Event Technician - Hired As-needed

Harford Community College ( HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we're committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website.

Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA/ ADAA employer that values, embraces, and supports diversity in the College community.

Event Technicians are needed to perform a variety of "backstage" tasks in support of HCC's Events & Conferencing.

Responsibilities include hands-on construction, painting, hanging, focusing, and running lights, setting up and running audio, building and painting props, and hanging fly system items for theatrical, musical, and dance performances. Technicians provide technical support for lectures, ceremonies, and conferences; and perform duties as assigned by the Technical Director for preparation of shows, performances, and strikes.

Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia. Work is generally performed on the College campus unless otherwise specified.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position.

Your application to this position will remain active until December 31 of the current year. If you are not selected by that time, you must re-apply to be considered. If you apply on or after November 1 of the current year , your application will remain active until December 31 of the following calendar year.

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Will train entry level.

All applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs without assistance. Candidates must pass a practical skill examination. Hours will vary according to event requirements with a combination of day, evening and weekend hours. Reliable transportation is required.

One to three years experience in the technical aspects of theater production, including the operation and maintenance of rigging, sets, lighting, and sound systems preferred.

The work schedule will vary according to show requirements; day, evening, and weekend hours available.

The hours of part-time, as-needed employees are limited to a total of less than 500 hours in each fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).