Position Title: Graduate Assistant – Technical Director Assistant Date: 3/23/2026
Department: RFAC Division: Student Life
Number of hours per week for which this position is budgeted: 20
Number of months per year for which this position is budgeted: 12
Reports to: RFAC Technical Director Exempt: Non-Exempt: X
POSITION SUMMARY
This is a 2-3 year Graduate Assistantship position, depending on the degree pursued. The role includes a tuition benefit and stipend, with work hours averaging 20 hours per week.
The Graduate Assistant serving as the Technical Director Assistant supports all technical aspects of campus events, productions, and performances. This role works with audio, lighting, video, scenic elements, and rigging systems to ensure high-quality event execution across multiple venues. The GA collaborates with departments, student groups, and external clients, often serving as a lead technician for events. This position is ideal for individuals seeking hands-on experience in event production, technical theatre, and live production management while pursuing graduate studies.
Employee must possess a vibrant, personal Christian faith including a clear testimony of Christian conversion and be actively involved in an evangelical, preferably Southern Baptist, church.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Event & Production Support
- Assist with setup, operation, and teardown of campus events across various venues
- Serve as lead technician on assigned events or when the Technical Director is unavailable
- Troubleshoot and resolve live technical issues during events
Technical Operations & Maintenance
- Maintain and organize equipment inventories (audio, lighting, video, rigging, scenic)
- Identify and report equipment issues; assist with basic repairs or maintenance
- Keep all technical and storage spaces clean, organized, and functional
Leadership & Communication
- Communicate technical needs and event details with clients, faculty, staff, and student groups
- Represent the technical team professionally during campus events
- Assist in training or supervising student workers or volunteer crews
- Take initiative in coordinating logistics for smaller events
Theatre & Venue Support
- Support theatre productions, including load-ins, load-outs, tech weeks, and strikes
- Assist in maintaining and improving campus performance spaces
Administrative Responsibilities
- Prepare technical documents such as cue sheets, equipment lists, and floor plans
- Track weekly hours and communicate workload fluctuations
- Participate in meetings, planning sessions, and event reviews
Time Commitment & Flexibility
- Work an average of 20 hours per week.
- Hours may exceed 20 during high-demand periods; compensatory time is expected before or after busy weeks.
- Evening and weekend work is common and considered part of the position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Required
- Foundational knowledge of AV systems (microphones, speakers, projectors, basic routing)
- Basic understanding of lighting systems and lighting consoles
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage small projects
- Strong communication, professionalism, and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and techniques
Preferred / Growth Areas
- Troubleshooting AV and lighting systems
- Safe handling of rigging systems and awareness of rigging safety protocols
- Basic scenic construction and stagecraft
- Familiarity with software such as QLab, ProPresenter, lighting console software, etc.
- Experience working on live events or theatre productions
To apply, please submit an application, including a cover here.
Disclaimer
* This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. HLGU reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills, or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.