Event Production Technician (On-Call) - Houston, TX at Fuller Theological Seminary – Houston, Texas

Event Production Technician (On-Call)

Fuller Theological Seminary - Texas Campus

Department: Event Production, Communications & Branding

Hours: On Call

Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Houston, TX

Brief Description:

The Event Production Technician (On-Call) position provides event production support to all events and select meetings at Fuller Texas. Job duties include but are not limited to setting up, operating, and tearing down audio/video/broadcast/lighting equipment for Fuller events. They will work as part of a fast paced events team that is customer service oriented, friendly, and committed to supporting the mission of Fuller. Applicants must have excellent communication skills with both peers and clients. Adaptability, attention to detail, organizational skills, punctuality, and flexible schedules are essential to this position. Ability to work independently and problem solve with limited supervision is required.

Essential Functions:

• Provide technical production support for Fuller Texas events

• Ensure all setups are according to the client’s expectations and safety standards

• Ensure that all inventory is in good working order and storage spaces are clean and organized

• Identify opportunities to enhance and maximize resources for each client’s event

• Continually strive for improved technical skills and professional growth

• Provide continued, professional communication with clients to ensure success of

the event

• Reports to Event Production Manager with regular check-in meetings

• Partner with other staff at Fuller Texas campus as needed to collaborate and ensure success of events

Secondary Functions:

• Basic support of Video Conferencing systems (Zoom / Polycom) to enable hybrid modality of events

• Regular equipment testing and maintenance

• Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the Event Production Manager

Education

● Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (3-5 years)

Requirements

• Experience in operating and basic troubleshooting of audio/video/broadcast/lighting equipment and systems, specifically with digital mixing boards, broadcast video components, and basic event lighting design in a professional setting

• Experience with live-streaming audio and video, basic networking knowledge, and familiarity with standard industry software is preferred

• Proficient in using and troubleshooting Apple and Windows PC operating systems and demonstrated working knowledge of the Internet, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Zoom, YouTube

• Working knowledge of ProPresenter is a plus

• Willingness to learn new software and systems/processes as technology evolves

• Proven professional, effective, and courteous communication, customer service, and organizational skills

• Highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision

• Innovative problem solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve client concerns

• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing situations

• Proven ability to set and meet deadlines

• Maintain confidentiality to sensitive issues

• Safely lift up to 50 pounds of equipment and push up to 100 pounds of equipment on a cart

• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule; often working long hours with non-traditional shift starting and ending times

Additional Remarks:

• Must be willing to abide by Fuller Community Standards
• This is an on campus position and is expected to work in-person on the Houston, TX campus.
• As an on-call role, this position is subject to availability and work is on an as-needed basis.

Pay Scale:

Wage range the Seminary expects to pay: $20.00 to $24.00 per hour USD.

Fuller Theological Seminary is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. To the extent required by law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. As a religious institution, Fuller Theological Seminary is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees for certain positions on the basis of religion.