Sound & Lighting Technician

Department Overview:

The Wisconsin Union, often referred to as "the heart and soul" of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has enhanced the lives of members and visitors since it was founded in 1907. Since 1928, when the doors to Memorial Union opened, the Wisconsin Union has served as the living room of the UW-Madison campus. The Union connects students, faculty, staff, members and visitors through shared cultural, social and recreational events and experiences.

Anticipated Hours Per Week

12

Schedule:

Anticipated Schedule

• Event based schedule - Evenings, Wed, Fri, and Sat. Occasional shifts outside of those consistent WUD music shows. 

Minimum Hour Expectation

• N/A

Unit Hours

• Hours are primarily based around concert show times, which generally involve weekends, evening and night hours. Some shifts may be during earlier times depending on event timelines. Onboarding and training will be scheduled during the daytime, pre-events.

Unit Location

• Primarily Memorial Union and Union South.

Hiring Condition

• Would be ideal to stay in Madison summer (2027) ; Live music 5-6 nights a week. Hours drastically increase! 

Salary/Wage Range:

Hourly $16.00 to $16.00

Number Of Positions

2

Position Summary/Job Duties:

• Set-up, breakdown, and operate large, complex sound reinforcement systems for bands and other performance acts
• Set-up, breakdown, and operate projection equipment for movies and events
• Set-up, breakdown, and operate small sound systems for events and meetings
• Set-up, breakdown, and operate lighting equipment in various venues
• Act as a stagehand to assist in relaying information from the stage to the sound board operator, or vice versa
• Assist with set changes between acts
• Use forms and reports to accurately set up events and communicate with supervisor
• Keep all equipment clean, organized, and safe
• Assist with routine maintenance of equipment
• Assist bands, performers, and event organizers with questions and requests for service
• As you become an experienced SLT train less experienced and new SLTs
• Attend staff meetings as needed
• Employ basic problem-solving/troubleshooting skills but knows to seek assistance when necessary
• Other duties as assigned
• Opportunity for growth and raises through advancement to higher tech levels

Qualifications:

• Must be able to work with minimum direct supervision.
• Must be able to work well with customers, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Be able to coil cables preferred.
• Experience with sound and lighting is preferred.  However, less experienced candidates may be hired, and the necessary technical skills will be learned on the job.

Student Status-

To be eligible for the Wisconsin Union positions, you must be currently enrolled in a college, university, or highschool (at least 16). It is not permissible to hire a person as a student hourly employee if they are taking credits merely to be eligible for student hourly employment. Review UW Policy 5003- Student Hourly Employment for more information. If school is in break period (summer, spring, winter), applicants must intend to enroll in courses the following semester. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

Physical Demands

Lifting of 50-75 pound equipment regularly.

Application Instructions:

Please go to the Union Job Site https://union.studentjobs.wisc.edu/ to apply for this job. NOTE: This job is subject to being removed early.

Contact:

Org: Wisconsin Union
Email: [email protected]