Technical Production Assistant

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The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year. Some benefits will not be available for part-time or part-time under 20 hours employees (ex: health insurance).

Position Title:

Technical Production Assistant

Department:

Production Department

Position Type:

Staff

Job Family:

Classified

Job Summary:

The James Lumber Center (JLC) Technical Production Assistant is responsible for the preparation and execution (or
assisting in the execution) of production needs for events in the James Lumber Center facility, including professional touring, college music, dance and business events, external/community rentals and assisting with other backstage technical duties under the direct supervision of the JLC Production Manager. This position serves as the primary Audio Systems Technician, Front of House or Monitor Engineer for professional touring shows, all College Music Department events, and primary sound designer and editor for all College Dance Department events. The Technical Production Assistant Position is a union position and is represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local #2

Posting Date:

07/23/2025

Expected Start Date:

08/18/2025

Compensation Grade:

Technical Production Assistant

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time

Location:

Grayslake Campus

Total Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

1. Assess and implements audio and technical needs for college, professional touring and rental events presented in the James Lumber Center (JLC), under the direct supervision of the JLC Production Manager.

2. Serves as primary Front of House or Monitor Engineer for scheduled events.

3. Performs scheduling, training and day of show guidance for JLC tech assistants in audio support and other backstage duties, as designated by the JLC Production Manager.

4. Works load-in, set up and load-out of scheduled JLC activities; including (but not limited to) rigging, configuration of orchestra shell, hang and focus of lighting instruments, lighting programming, set up of staging equipment (some heavy lifting may be required), setup and configuration of audio equipment.

5. Arranges for audio equipment rentals when needed.

6. Create and maintain show related paperwork including Stage plots, input lists, equipment needs, etc.

7. Works as technical support staff as needed for events presented in the JLC.

8. Researches and recommends audio equipment purchases, techniques, and procedures to enhance and support requirements for JLC audio equipment maintenance repairs and purchases.

9. Provides general maintenance for JLC audio/visual equipment and assists in the overall inventory/maintenance of all JLC backstage equipment and supplies.

10. Maintains up to date crew schedule.

11. Serve as alternate point of contact for facility service and upgrades e.g. Contractor installation, vendor maintenance, etc.

12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree + 2 years of relevant experience OR

• Associate’s degree + 4 years of relevant experience OR

• High school diploma + 6 years of relevant experience

Minimum of 6–8 years of hands-on experience mixing live audio for diverse events and musical genres, demonstrating advanced proficiency with both analog and digital mixing consoles.

Proven ability to program and operate professional audio/video playback systems, such as Q-Lab. Familiarity with managing and maintaining AV network protocols like Dante and sACN.

Solid understanding of video projection systems, including setup, calibration, and live operation.

Experience with audio editing software for post-production and content management. Working knowledge of stage lighting systems and safe theatrical rigging practices, ensuring compliance with safety standards and show requirements.

Ability to read and interpret complex technical manuals, schematics, and system diagrams. Compet