Stagecraft Production Technician

Stagecraft Production Technician

One full-time Stagecraft Production Technician to work 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday on a 186 day calendar. Responsible for completing tasks involving the set design, layout, and organization needed for theatrical productions.
Overall duties include completing tasks involving the set design, construction, electronics, programming, organization, and teaching needed for theatrical productions. Under general supervision, this position reports to the Building Principal or supervisor as assigned, but daily, will report to the Theatre Director.
Qualifications: Any combination of training and experience equivalent to the 12th grade and two years of experience in set design, layout, and production.
Typical tasks include:
Designs, creates, builds, and sources props and special effects for theatre productions
Designs, builds, paints, and installs scenery
Designs, programs, and executes lighting and sound design
Works directly with students and aids in teaching safe working practices and theatrical knowledge
Keeps the scene shop, props, and furniture orderly and clean
Keeps tools and equipment in working, safe order
Coordinates stage design and layout with the stage director
Assists in ordering materials and supplies for productions
Ensures safety procedures are followed in set design and layouts
Works with students under teacher's direction
Configures theatre seating for productions
Writes and distributes promotional theater material for marketing
Attends performances and coordinates ticket sales, audience seating, the sale of refreshments, etc.
Tracks and records ticket sales
Attends in-service and training programs
Performs other duties as assigned
Desirable skills, knowledge, and abilities include:
Skill and knowledge in the creation of set design and layout
Skill and the ability to use materials and tools needed for set design
Skill and knowledge in the organization of theatrical productions
Skill and ability to write marketing materials
Ability to keep accurate records
Programming, hanging, installing, and troubleshooting lighting and sound
Ability to use Google Drive, Sheets, Docs, Illustrator, AutoCAD, and QLab
Ability to use technology to complete daily and assigned tasks appropriate for the position
Ability to deal effectively with artists and in the community, as well as with students
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
Salary Range $25.64/hr to $32.65/hr.