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Title
Event Technology Specialist
Posting Number
C00421JP
Department
Information Technology
Job Summary
Bowdoin College is seeking an Event Technology Specialist to assist faculty, staff and students with on-campus events that require audio‑visual services and technical troubleshooting.
The primary responsibilities include setting up and operating equipment for on‑campus events. These technologies include, but are not limited to, projectors, microphones, mixers, theatrical lights, video switchers and cameras.
Since events are often livestreamed and/or recorded, the Event Technology Specialist will be responsible for:
setting camera shots and volume levels
switching and monitoring livestreams and/or recordings for quality control of video content and ADA compliance
setting preexisting theatrical lights for stage wash or to operate lighting board to playback lighting cues
working directly with internal and external clients to ensure that requested technology is set up appropriately and the clients are comfortable with the technology prior to the event start time
The hourly range for this position is expected to be: $25 – $26 per hour. Compensation is based on skills and experience.
Education/Skills Requirements
Vocational or technical training
Customer Service: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to maintain professional relationships with internal and external clients
Problem‑solving: Ability to identify issues, generate solutions and make sound decisions
Adaptability: Ability to work in a dynamic environment, adapting to changes and managing multiple priorities
Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
1 to 3 years of relevant knowledge and/or experience
Knowledge of and/or experience with signal flow, audio and video systems, including operation and troubleshooting, wireless microphone systems, and RTMP streams, as well as general theatrical lighting
Knowledge of and/or experience with front of house audio mixing, navigating through settings on both Mac and PCs, and camera framing and shading
Ability to run cables safely
Proficiency in computer networks and systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.
Standard Work Days and Hours
This is a casual part‑time, non‑benefits eligible position, typically working 19 hours per week.
Must be able to accommodate flexible scheduling needs as this position is dependent on event schedules
Occasional evening, weekends, or holidays as required
Please note that this is an on‑site role, and candidates must be able to work in person on Bowdoin College Campus in Brunswick, Maine.
Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job‑related), and/or credit history (when job related).
We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.
About Bowdoin Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty‑five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Employment Category Casual
Benefits Eligible No
Pay Type Hourly
Background Check Package Requirements Support Staff + MVR
Driving Essential Function Yes
Pre‑Placement Physical Required Yes
EEO Statement Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.
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Resume / Curriculum Vitae
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Cover Letter
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Title
Event Technology Specialist
Posting Number
C00421JP
Department
Information Technology
Job Summary
Bowdoin College is seeking an Event Technology Specialist to assist faculty, staff and students with on-campus events that require audio‑visual services and technical troubleshooting.
The primary responsibilities include setting up and operating equipment for on‑campus events. These technologies include, but are not limited to, projectors, microphones, mixers, theatrical lights, video switchers and cameras.
Since events are often livestreamed and/or recorded, the Event Technology Specialist will be responsible for:
setting camera shots and volume levels
switching and monitoring livestreams and/or recordings for quality control of video content and ADA compliance
setting preexisting theatrical lights for stage wash or to operate lighting board to playback lighting cues
working directly with internal and external clients to ensure that requested technology is set up appropriately and the clients are comfortable with the technology prior to the event start time
The hourly range for this position is expected to be: $25 – $26 per hour. Compensation is based on skills and experience.
Education/Skills Requirements
Vocational or technical training
Customer Service: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to maintain professional relationships with internal and external clients
Problem‑solving: Ability to identify issues, generate solutions and make sound decisions
Adaptability: Ability to work in a dynamic environment, adapting to changes and managing multiple priorities
Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
1 to 3 years of relevant knowledge and/or experience
Knowledge of and/or experience with signal flow, audio and video systems, including operation and troubleshooting, wireless microphone systems, and RTMP streams, as well as general theatrical lighting
Knowledge of and/or experience with front of house audio mixing, navigating through settings on both Mac and PCs, and camera framing and shading
Ability to run cables safely
Proficiency in computer networks and systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.
Standard Work Days and Hours
This is a casual part‑time, non‑benefits eligible position, typically working 19 hours per week.
Must be able to accommodate flexible scheduling needs as this position is dependent on event schedules
Occasional evening, weekends, or holidays as required
Please note that this is an on‑site role, and candidates must be able to work in person on Bowdoin College Campus in Brunswick, Maine.
Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job‑related), and/or credit history (when job related).
We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.
About Bowdoin Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty‑five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Employment Category Casual
Benefits Eligible No
Pay Type Hourly
Background Check Package Requirements Support Staff + MVR
Driving Essential Function Yes
Pre‑Placement Physical Required Yes
EEO Statement Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.
Supplemental Questions
* How did you hear about this position? Indeed.com
Chronicle of Higher Education
Diverse Issues in Higher Ed
Glassdoor
Google Search
HigherEdJobs.com
InsideHigherEd.com
MANP
Maine Job Link
LiveandWorkinMaine.com
Employee Referral
Bowdoin College Website
Radio Ad
TechMaine
NCAA
CASE
Other
If you answered Employee Referral or Other, please specify here: (Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
Confidential arrangements will be made if you have a disability or require an accommodation in completing the application or in the interview process. Please notify Human Resources at (207) 725-3837 in advance so all necessary arrangements can be made confidentially.
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