Tech Crew/Conference Operations Team (Summer) - $9.50/hour

Position Summary

This position provides Sound and Lighting support for the summer conferences at Messiah University as well as assists the Conference Operations team.

NOTE : Employee selection is based on an application and interview process. Major Preferred NA Experience Required Previous sound and lighting experience is required. Experience Preferred Experience with digital audio consoles. Skills, Characteristics Required for Position Special Qualifications : Previous sound and lighting experience is required, preferably on Tech Crew. Candidates should have a basic understanding of the fundamentals of sound and lighting operation, and be able to hear and know how to deal with distortion and feedback. Applicants should be flexible, able to take direction well, and be willing to learn. Additionally, this position must be able to interface well with people under pressure. The employee should be independent, self-motivated, have common sense, and have an ability to think for themselves. The Sound and Lighting Technician will also perform all of the duties of the Guest Relations Workers when there are no tech needs.

Guest Relations – Welcome guests, issue and collect residence keys, answer questions, represent the Conference Services Department throughout the week and on weekends and evenings, monitor pool and gym facilities, answer the phones, give directions, manage the housing spreadsheets and be aware of all the details on the Event Descriptions. Weekend and Evening availability is required. Employee selection is based on an application and interview process. Dress Code Requirements PRIMARY DRESS : Skirts / pants and University-issued MU polos. Closed toe shoes.

SECONDARY DRESS (when appropriate or required by a supervisor) :

Men : Tie, dress shirt, and dress pants

Women : Dress or skirt and nice blouse Special Working Conditions REQUIREMENTS :

1. Must reside on campus

2. Weekend and evening work required.

3. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work from heights.

4. Restricted – no vacation days, unless approved by the Conference and Events Coordinator, are as follows : May 9th – 16th; June 27th – July 6th; July 26th – Aug. 2nd, 2025

5. Vacation requests will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis.

6. We require background checks for this position. Any student who wishes to work as a summer employee in a conference events position must complete and submit the following background checks before you may work : the PA State Police clearance, the PA child abuse clearance, and the FBI clearance.

Background Check Required Yes Primary Duties 1. Setup, operation, and troubleshooting of various lighting, sound, and video equipment for conferences, camps, and functions.

2. Transportation of sound, video, and other conference services equipment around campus

3. Monitoring of equipment in use, as needed.

4. Organization and preparation of all technical equipment and needs for conferences, camps, and functions, as well as the upcoming school year.

5. Assisting with the inventory, cleaning, and organization of multiple storage facilities.

6. Repair and maintenance of equipment as needed.

7. Handling of all technical issues whenever the Technical Coordinator is not available.

8. Assisting the Technical Coordinator whenever required.

9. Perform all of the Guest Relations duties.

10. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.

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