Student Worker - Support Technician (Ware Center) Academic Year

Student Worker - Support Technician (Ware Center) Academic Year 2025-26

The Support Technician position will provide technical and operational assistance before, during, and after rehearsals, events and performances at The Ware Center in downtown Lancaster, PA.

Required Qualifications:

• Experienced in operating electronics and computer-based systems
• Able to multi-task
• Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Accurate and attentive to detail
• Customer-service oriented
• Must complete 3 required clearances (PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprints)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in sound, lighting, and AV technical support for live events is desirable.

Job Duties:

• Providing Technical Support during Events including operating the lighting and sound systems, setting up equipment, hanging lights, building sets, etc. Ensures all elements are prepared for an event. Assist clients/artists with use as needed. Address any needs that arise.
• Projectionist: run projector for film series events; set sound level; and troubleshoot problems.
• Back of House Management including stage managing to coordinate with the performers, house management & technicians.
• Front of House Assistance, including greeting guests, coordinating lobby operation, opening doors, ushing, coordinating with back of house and technicians.
• Event Setup: Prepare and restore spaces around events.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Available to work evenings and weekends. Able to lift 25 lbs.

Documents Needed to Apply:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Resume
• Optional: Class Schedule