Chico State Enterprises is hiring: Laxson Audio Tech in Chico

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STATUS: Part-time / Non-benefitted / Hourly / Non-exempt

COMPENSATION: $23.00 - $29.00 per hour

DEPARTMENT: University Public Engagement

LOCATION: This position will be in-person at Chico State University's Laxson Auditorium with the possibility of working in other on-campus performing arts venues and outdoor special events.

RECRUITMENT ID: 333

RESIDENCY: Candidate must be a California resident. Chico State Enterprises is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Stagehand/audio technician has the primary responsibility of performing any/all general theater/performing arts venue stagehand and audio technician jobs and duties. Work hours are scheduled as needed and vary depending on artist load in/load out schedules, theater use and performance schedules, facility user needs and theater maintenance needs. Work should be expected to be completed on weekdays, weekends, evenings, early mornings, and occasional holidays. Work schedule will be as flexible as the production schedule and other work requirements allow.

• Set up and testing of audio equipment before performances
• Perform routine maintenance of audio equipment and systems
• Produce sound/audio effects or music based on design and director specifications.
• Familiarity with multiple audio mixing consoles would be preferable.
• Program and operate special effect units such as fog and haze machines.
• Enhance sound quality and volume during live performances
• Troubleshoot and resolve potential issues during live performances
• Research new audio equipment and trends
• Collaborate with other show/production crew/departments such as video, lighting, com, carpentry, house, etc.
• Load-in and load-out of shows.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

• One - two years prior basic stagehand/theater experience with emphasis in audio reinforcement and sound systems (design, set up, application and rigging)
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to calmly, effectively, and professionally communicate to resolve conflicts, ask informed questions, and relay information to others.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects concurrently and meet production requirements and deadlines.
• Ability to creatively solve problems and foster a collaborative environment.
• Basic rigging knowledge.
• Experience supervising stagehands.

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered, submit the following documents by August 18, 2025. Documents submitted after this date may not be considered.

• Resume

BY DROP BOX: https://csuchico.app.box.com/f/e101b675ebb04da0a53d9e79c1b5de15

BY EMAIL: csejobs@csuchico.edu

Paper applications will not be accepted; however, Chico State Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is happy to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants at any step of the application process. If you need assistance in this regard, or are having technical difficulties, please contact the Human Resources office at 530-898-6811 or csejobs@csuchico.edu prior to 5:00 pm on the document deadline date. The employer is Chico State Enterprises, a non- profit corporation serving as an auxiliary organization of California State University, Chico. Employment is considered to be at- will.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Chico State Enterprises provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. It is the Enterprises’ policy to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Art/Creative and Production

• Industries

  Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing and Technology, Information and Media

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