Tech Theatre Lead for Youth Arts & Events

YouthAction; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive environment

Annual leave with service rewards

Wellbeing days at Christmas

Sick pay

Personal development opportunities

Investors in People Award (Gold)

Job summary

YouthAction NI is seeking a CSN Technical Theatre Coordinator to manage the College Square North Studio Theatre in Belfast. You will oversee theatre operations, production planning, health and safety, and support youth arts and training initiatives.

This 1-year post (37.5 hours per week) offers opportunities to work across Northern Ireland, including Rainbow Factory projects, with occasional evenings and weekends required.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical theatre (lighting/sound/AV).
• Ability to plan and operate theatre productions.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Theatre Management: run the Studio Theatre 120 seats to high standards; plan events; ensure storage is organised; uphold health and safety; improve systems; maintain clean set and equipment.
• Technical Support: provide lighting, sound, and AV support for productions; suggest practical effects; support external bookings; learn QLab and Premier Pro.
• Youth Arts Work: coordinate and develop Techie School; recruit and mentor young people; train volunteers in Front of House; collaborate with the arts team.
• Administration: follow YouthAction NI procedures; support monitoring and financial policies.
• General: promote Rainbow Factory; assist with recruitment; contribute to other projects; adhere to policies and practice.

Skills

Technical theatre

Lighting & sound

QLab knowledge

Health & safety

Youth mentoring

Team collaboration

Tools

QLab

Premier Pro

Job description

YouthAction NI is seeking a CSN Technical Theatre Coordinator to manage the College Square North Studio Theatre in Belfast. You will oversee theatre operations, production planning, health and safety, and support youth arts and training initiatives.

This 1-year post (37.5 hours per week) offers opportunities to work across Northern Ireland, including Rainbow Factory projects, with occasional evenings and weekends required.