Event Support Technician 2026 – 2 POSITIONS

Job Title:

Event Support Technician 2026 2 POSITIONS

Location:

Waverly MS & HS

Start Date:

As needed

Salary Range/ Level:

$20.00 per hour

Terms of Employment

During season

Date Posted:

July 1 2026

Application Deadline:

Until Filled

Application Process:

A completed online application is REQUIRED. (See application instructions at

Theater Event Support Technician July 2026

Resume and cover letter may be:

Attached within the online application (preferred)

Faxed:

Mailed: Waverly Community Schools 515 Snow Rd. Lansing MI 48917

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

This positionis responsible forassistingwith supporting events as scheduled at the high school auditorium and middle school theater as assigned. The work includes troubleshooting audio and visual equipment issues running sound lights projections or other equipment for events of many kinds and working with renters to meet the needs of their events. It also includes maintenance tasks like testing sorting and installing. This positionis responsible forfollowing established policies and procedurestoassistwith event needs in consultation with the Theatre and Events Manager. The schedule for this position typically includes an average of 10 hours per week of work. Some work is scheduled by the Theatre and Events Manager and most work will bedone in the evenings andonweekends.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties knowledge and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include but are not limited to the following:

Following and enforcing safety procedures and policies.

Reporting defective and hazardous equipment and conditions.

Collaborating with the Theatre & Events Manager to schedule necessary work in theater spaces.

Informing the Theatre & Events Manager of any missing or damaged equipment supplies that should be ordered etc.

Interacting with renters students and school staff in a professional and positive manner.

Safely training high school studentsonbasic lighting and sound operations.

Supporting events including set up support during performances and tear down.

Troubleshooting technical issues during events and performances.

Managing students on a particular task whenrequired.

Working with outside contractors.

Able to work independently with flexible hours on projects.

Able to support eventsin the eveningsand weekends.

Reading and understandingpolicies and theatre documentation.

Performing other duties as assigned by thebuilding principalor district administration.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Experience in one or more of the following is preferred but notrequired:

o Live audio

o Theatrical Lighting

o Stage Rigging

KnowledgeSkillsand Abilities:

Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

Ability to learn new systems and processes.

Ability to think on ones feet.

Ability to stay professional and patient under stress.

Ability to read andwritetheatricaldocumentation.

Ability to exercise good judgment resourcefulness andmaintaineffective working relationships with staff students and the community.

Working knowledge oftheatre terminology.

Knowledge of computer systems such as Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software programs and their applications.

Ability todemonstratethe character traits of respect responsibility honesty and caring when interacting with staff students and community members.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand walk sit use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl talk hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distancevisionand ability to adjust/focus. Must be able to lift 20 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is typical for a school theater. There can be moments of quiet or moments of high activity depending on the situation.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job the employeeis required tocompare analyze communicate both orally and in writing copy coordinate instruct compute synthesize evaluate use interpersonal skills compile and negotiate.

Notice of Non-discrimination

Non-Discrimination

The Waverly Community Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race sex sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression height weight color religion nationalorigin age marital status pregnancy disability veteran or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations:Assistancewith the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at(517) 319-3031) or .