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Title: Event Technician

Classification: Part-Time, Per Diem, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $25-30 / hour. This position is not eligible for benefits, other than those mandated by law.

Reports to: Technical & Facilities Manager

Supervises: N/A

Schedule: Irregular schedule, as needed, according to event needs. Ability to work night and weekend events is required.

Location: On-site at Brannan Center in Calistoga, CA

ABOUT BRANNAN CENTER

Brannan Center is a new, non-profit community space and performing arts venue currently under construction in Calistoga, the northernmost town of the Napa Valley. The mission of Brannan Center is to empower the greater UpValley community with opportunities to experience community programming and performing arts that celebrate culture and promote vitality in our region.

With a scheduled opening in October 2025, Brannan Center will be a contemporary, multipurpose building designed to be a gathering place and home to many community groups who do not have adequate facilities for meetings and activities, a home for arts groups throughout the Napa Valley, and a destination for private events such as weddings, quinceañeras, and parties.

In addition to serving as a community center and special event venue, Brannan Center will also present diverse, multidisciplinary arts performances, and produce (or co-produce through partnerships with other organizations) enrichment programs such as classes, workshops, and camps for everyone from children to seniors.

Brannan Center's facility – a restored and renovated 150-year-old church – will comprise two performance halls (capacity 110 – 170 guests, depending on configuration), three flexible spaces for meetings, classes, workshops, and conferences, a demonstration kitchen, and an outdoor terrace.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Brannan Center Technical & Facilities Manager, the Event Technician provides overall technical support for events taking place at Brannan Center, including providing sound, lighting, or video functions, facility set-up assistance, and other event production requirements.

Event Technicians will be required to arrive at scheduled times to load in and set-up gear for performances, meetings, classes, conferences, and other similar events.  Depending on the area of expertise of the technician, they will operate equipment necessary for each event - this could include audio setup, wiring and mixing, lighting focus, programming and operation, or video camera operation, livestreaming, switching, sending to display(s), and recording.  Other duties may include stage management or assistance to other technicians.

The Event Technician is expected to have or acquire a range of skills in one or more of these areas. The role ensures safe-working practices and facilitates repairing and maintaining theater resources and equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Set up and operate sound, lighting, video, and other technical equipment and systems.
• Assist with load-in and load-out of staging materials and equipment.
• Take part in ensuring the physical safety and protection of other crew members, performing arts, audience members, and other users of the facility. Follow and help enforce Brannan Center safety procedures.
• Coordinate and assist with facility and/or event set-up, as needed.
• At the conclusion of events, clean up and organize gear and return it to where it came from, including Brannan Center storage, loading back into Artist vehicles, and/or repackaging for return to rental vendors.
• Follow building opening and closing protocols, as needed.
• Provide positive and excellent customer service to all patrons, clients, artists, partners, donors, and community members.
• Arrive on time, maintain professional and clean appearance, and wear black clothing with no offensive or controversial language or imagery.  
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and characteristics:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a technician.
• General knowledge of methods and problems related to sound, lighting, video, and staging production areas.
• Working knowledge of lighting and sound equipment operations.
• Working knowledge of safety requirements and standards related to facility set up, AV, and stage operations.
• A foundation knowledge of applicable software packages for applicable production specialty and ability to use standard features.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to represent Brannan Center to community groups, renters, patrons and volunteers in a positive and welcoming manner.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds, ascend and descend stairs and ladders, and perform manual labor.
• A sense of humor. Preferably dry.
• Preference for candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish.

TO APPLY

Submit a brief cover letter and résumé outlining your relevant experience and skills to jobs@brannancenter.org.

Don’t meet every qualification, but still believe you can make a difference? Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for this role. If much of this job posting describes you, we encourage you to apply.

QUESTIONS?
If you have questions about this position, please email us at jobs@brannancenter.org.

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