UCLA
Residential Life

Event Technician

Program & Event Management is looking for talented, enthusiastic individuals to join our dynamic team. We are seeking students who are interested in flexible hours and building technical skills and capabilities. We offer a comprehensive training program and advancement opportunities in a progressive environment. We are confident that you will make new friends… and have fun while you work!

Residential Life’s in-house team of Event Technicians play a vital role in making possible a wide range of programs and events that take place within the residential community. These activities include: academic courses, theatrical productions, concerts, large-scale social events, training sessions, and much more! From movie screenings and open mic nights, to stage productions and live concerts, Event Technicians make the magic happen on the Hill. Event Technicians work under the guidance of the Program & Event Management Student Supervisor. To learn about the PEM Student Supervisor role, please visit the PEM Student Supervisor employment page.

Event Technician responsibilities include the following:

  • Set up, execute, and strike events, classes, and meetings as directed.
  • Operate tech equipment for events, classes, and meetings, including audio mixers, PA systems, wired and wireless microphones, laptops, projectors, DVD and Blu-Ray players, gaming consoles, and lighting.
  • Understand venues and basic controls, including touch panels and lighting
  • Undertake administrative office tasks
  • Assist with management, inventory, and replacement of Residential Life programming equipment
  • Demonstrate professionalism and work with positive intent by providing a high level of customer service and general support to student and professional staff events and activities. Work collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Observe and enforce all campus safety procedures, Residential Life rules, and regulations.
  • Minimum commitment of 10 work hours per week.
  • Meet 1:1 with professional staff supervisor at least once a quarter
  • Check email and online Residential Life systems regularly for important information, updates, announcements, and general staff communication.
  • Show skill in the use of Microsoft Office software and the ability to learn other software platforms
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs
  • Identify and resolve event issues that arise
  • Participate in scheduled training sessions (including Fall and Winter training)
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Shifts may not total more than 39.75 hours per biweekly pay period unless you have work study in which case shifts should not exceed 19.5 hours per week.
  • Ability to operate University-owned electric vehicles (Driver’s License required)

Minimum Academic Requirements

In order to support the academic success of our student staff, Residential Life conducts Grade Point Average and Enrollment Checks for all student employee positions. We may conduct these checks at the time of application and any time thereafter once the student has accepted a job offer.

  • For this position, a student must have a 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA at the time of application, hire, and/or rehire (beginning of Fall Quarter of each academic year).
  • For this position, a student must maintain full-time status (12 units per quarter) during time of employment.

Qualifications and Benefits

  • Prior experience in technical fields is preferable but not required.
  • Valid driver’s license is required.
  • All Event Technicians receive paid training and continue to grow and learn on the job. Work hours are flexible to fit your schedule, with variable weekday, evening, and weekend shifts.

Compensation

The compensation for this position is $17.60 per hour.

Questions?

Email programsupport@orl.ucla.edu

Interested in Applying?

See application!

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.