THEATRE TECHNICIAN

Position Title
THEATRE TECHNICIAN

Posting Number
S-3743

Position Summary
This position will act as the head carpenter and scene shop supervisor for a five‑show season within the Theatre and Dance department, ensuring all safety policies and procedures for the scene shop and venue are followed. The theatre technician also supervises and mentors paid and volunteer student workers in the scene shop and during load‑in of scenic elements, and during lighting hangs and focuses and sound system installation.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and experience that equates to four years in Theatre or theatrical carpentry

Experience with scenic carpentry and rigging

Ability to read construction drawings

Basic knowledge of theatrical lighting, sound equipment, and systems

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Theatre

Three years of professional theatrical carpentry experience

Experience with various sound systems in performance

Experience managing and mentoring university students in a theatre shop

Duties & Responsibilities

Mentor and supervise students in scenic carpentry, rigging, lighting hang and focus, and sound installation

Serve as the head carpenter and shop supervisor for a multiple‑show season within the Theatre and Dance department

Ensure that all safety policies and procedures for the scene shop and venue are followed

Maintain and repair the scene shop and all scene shop equipment

Work with the technical director to make recommendations on equipment and materials to be purchased

Maintain and repair rigging, lighting and sound equipment, and systems at multiple on‑campus venues

Pay Range
$17.00 - $26.50 per hour, estimated salary between $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Location
Mount Pleasant, MI

Employment Details
Employment Status: Part‑Time (FTE 0.5)

Position Type: 12 month

Weekly Work Schedule: Mon‑Fri, 20 hours per week

Department
Department of Theatre & Dance

Position Status
Regular

Employee Group
Supervisory Technical

EEO Statement
CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‑based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.

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