Event Rigging Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Position Information
Position Information
Posting Number
S-3567
Position Number
74640
Type of Recruitment
External
Position Title
TECHNICAL EVENT SPECIALIST
Position Summary
Responsible for assisting University Events with the on-site supervision of technical operations related to the setup, production, and breakdown of events and engagements. Responsible for operating and maintaining complex audio and theatrical lighting systems.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience in production services including audio, lighting, staging and rigging.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and project a positive and calm attitude.
Willingness to work varied hours due to production schedule.
Ability to problem-solve, lead, instruct, handle a large variety of details and to work with all levels of organization.
High level of energy and ability to relate well to others.
Ability to convert complex technical knowledge into manageable daily instructions.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
Student supervisory experience.
Computer expertise.
Experience in event production in a university setting.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provides technical expertise for event production and reviews technical manuals for application.
Assists in the management of production equipment and facilities for use compliance.
Maintains equipment inventory, troubleshoots equipment malfunctions, and recommends equipment expenditures if necessary.
Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with departmental standards, policies, and guidelines and adheres to timely documentation and assessment.
Supervision Exercised
None.
Message to Applicants
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
Employee Group
Supervisory Technical
Staff Pay Level
4
Pay Range
$14.50 - $23.00 per hour, estimated starting rate: $14.50 - $17.00
Division
Finance and Administrative Services
Department
University Events
Position Status
Regular
Position End Date
Employment Status
Full-Time
FTE
1.0
Position Type
12 month
Weekly Work Schedule
VARIED
Location
Mount Pleasant, MI
About the Department
About CMU
Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 17 men's and women's Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.
CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It's part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state's largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the city's central location in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
CMU Leadership Standards
Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.
We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.
Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.
EEO Statement
CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.
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CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU's Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education's Assistant Secretary, or both.
CMU's Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: 989-774-3253
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: titleix@cmich.edu
Posting Ends
Open Until Filled
Yes