Coordinator: CFA Technical Operations

Pima Community College; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima Community College's Center for Fine Arts seeks a CFA Technical Operations Coordinator to oversee technical requirements for all college spaces, supervise venue rentals and events, and ensure safe, smooth operations. This role supports productions, coordinates staffing, and serves as technical director when needed.

The position may involve evenings and weekends aligned to event schedules, with on-site management of lighting, audio, and stage systems, collaboration with designers and renters,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Theater or related field.
• Equivalent combination of certification, education, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensures theatrical and technical features for events are available and operational.
• Hangs and services lighting and AV equipment; evaluates feasibility.
• Coordinates staffing with designers, renters, and staff for events.
• Schedules temporary staff to support operations.
• Serves as Site Supervisor during productions with on-site guidance.
• Assists in supervising box office staff and timesheets.
• Coordinates venue rentals and leads tours for rentals.
• Performs post‑event assessments and venue settlements with management.
• Enforces safety protocols and conducts safety announcements.
• Conducts annual safety testing and inspections.
• Identifies venue maintenance needs and coordinates repairs.
• Communicates with M&S Dispatch regarding HVAC and cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Customer service

Project management

Skilled trades

Communication

Multitasking

Equipment operation

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Theater or related field

Equivalent combination of certification, education, and experience

Tools

Lighting board control

Projectors / AV gear

Job description

All employees are required to live and work within the state of Arizona as a condition of employment. All selected candidates are subject to a successful completion of a background check.

Position Summary

The CFA Technical Operations Coordinator supports technical requirements for all College spaces located at the Center for Fine Arts. Serves as site and technical supervisor for all venue rentals and events, ensuring the operational safety of all venues with a focus on patron satisfaction. Supports all productions, events, and rentals, coordinates staffing assignments to ensure smooth and effective operations, and serves as technical director when required.

Work Schedule

The work schedule for this position is based upon scheduled events and may include working evenings, weekends, and other times as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures theatrical and technical features for dance, music, and other college events are available and operational according to event requirements
• Hangs and services lighting and lighting board, projectors, rail systems, speakers, microphones, and sound boards; evaluates special requests for feasibility
• Engages with designers, students, renters, and staff regarding technical and staffing requirements for events and performances; works with event directors to establish timelines and expectations
• Schedules temporary support staff to ensure smooth and effective technical operations during events and performances
• Serves as Site Supervisor during theater productions and events, providing on‑site guidance, troubleshooting, and technical expertise; assists with event breakdown
• Assists in the supervision of box office staff, which may include temporary employees and community volunteers; may approve timesheets for temporary employees
• Assists the Manager for the Center of the Arts with scheduling venue rentals for theatrical productions; leads tours for rentals and groups; communicates with College employees and community members regarding venue availability and event requirements
• Completes post‑event assessment of staffing, space and equipment use; provides Manager for the Center of the Arts with venue settlements for billing
• Ensures adherence to theater safety protocols for producers, performers, and patrons; enforces occupancy codes and fire lane observance; ensures clear pathways; makes safety announcements
• Conducts annual testing and inspections for compliance with local and national safety mandates
• Identifies venue and equipment maintenance and repair needs; coordinates and/or performs repairs, replacements, and requests; inventories equipment; evaluates equipment condition before and after each rental and performance
• Communicates with M&S Dispatch regarding air conditioning and cleaning requirements
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Theater or a closely related field of study and up to one year of related theatrical technology experience
• OR an equivalent combination of certification, education, and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above

Preferred

• One to three years of related experience with theatrical production

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance principles and practices
• Knowledge of internal and external customer service principles and practices
• Knowledge of project management principles
• Knowledge of skilled trades expertise required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position
• Skill in effective communication (both written and oral)
• Skill in positive, productive and flexible customer service
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships

Physical Requirements

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a non‑traditional work environment with staff contact and frequent interruptions.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a non‑traditional work setting; to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally position self to perform duties; to move, transport, and/or position objects of moderate (up to 50 pounds) amounts of weight; to operate various equipment required to perform the job; may be required to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to effectively communicate to exchange information. May be exposed to various hazardous conditions such as tight spaces, high places, electrical current, etc.

Vision: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

If you require assistance, or a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact Pima Community College Human Resources.

Human Resources Contact Information

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Pima Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.