Event and Conference Services

https://eventservices.umbc.edu/

The Lighting Technician for Event & Conference Services (ECS) is focused on event execution for a variety of campus events and is the main point of contact for Event Lighting Design for the events that ECS executes.

UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role starts at $49,582 and has 14 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available. 

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The Lighting Technician will be responsible for the lighting design and engineering for numerous university events, including but not limited to Student Culture Shows, University Meetings & Presentations, External Conferences, and more.

The Lighting Technician will assist in evaluating current inventory and make recommendations for future maintenance, replacement, and expansion.

The Lighting Technician will assist in operating non-lighting A/V technology such as sound or video to lead students executing various campus events.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia Technology or related field.

One year in the operation and maintenance of audio-visual or multimedia equipment. 

A valid Maryland drivers license is required as well as the ability to drive a large cargo van and/or 16ft box truck. 

Thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of multimedia equipment; of basic media systems and facilities design. Skill in the operation and repair of multimedia equipment. Ability to lead and train subordinate personnel; to use personal computers; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to work over, under and around fixed equipment; to work in confined spaces; to lift and carry multimedia equipment.

Note: Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

One year of experience in Lighting Design or Head Electrician, preferably in an academic setting.

A background check will be required.

Upload a resume and one piece of design or engineering documentation such as a cue sheet, light plot, designer statement, portfolio, or other show documentation.

UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees.

Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:

• 14 Days of Annual Leave  (increases with years of service)
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement/Pension plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Pay Range 11 (minimum: $49,582 maximum: $81,782) based on the University System of Maryland (USM) Pay Program.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, Memorandum of Understanding, USM Board of Regent policies, internal equity, budget and qualifications and experience. Most salary offers will be close to the minimum part of the range.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.