Dance Studio Technician & Production Support

South Texas College; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Mexican American Studies at South Texas College is seeking a Technician to provide technical and operational support for Ballet Folklorico South Texas College (BFSTC). You will maintain the dance studio, costumes, props, equipment, and instructional materials, and support performances and classes.

Responsibilities include upkeep of spaces, assisting with setup and breakdown for rehearsals and events, obtaining quotes for costumes and supplies, and maintaining inventory.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge in basic costume care, storage, organization, and minor repairs.
• Knowledge with dance studio, performing arts, or rehearsal environment operations.
• Ability to travel throughout the college district using own means of reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Maintains BFSTC dance studio, rehearsal spaces, costume areas, storage areas and related facilities, ensuring spaces remain clean, safe, organized, and functional.
• Maintains, updates, and troubleshoots student computer labs, ensuring systems remain functional.
• Assists with costume care and preparation, including laundering, steaming, minor repairs, alterations, distribution, collection, and organization of costumes and accessories.
• Assists instructors and students with the use and preparation of studio, rehearsal, and performance equipment, including setup and breakdown for classes, rehearsals, workshops, performances, and special events.
• Assist with obtaining quotes and procuring costumes, equipment, supplies, props, and other materials necessary.
• Maintains inventory of costumes, equipment, supplies, and props.
• Communicates and maintains cooperative relationships with students, staff, and faculty in an effective manner.
• Travels throughout the college district, as needed.

Skills

Communication

Costume care

Dance studio operations

Travel readiness

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

The Center for Mexican American Studies at South Texas College is seeking a Technician to provide technical and operational support for Ballet Folklorico South Texas College (BFSTC). You will maintain the dance studio, costumes, props, equipment, and instructional materials, and support performances and classes.

Responsibilities include upkeep of spaces, assisting with setup and breakdown for rehearsals and events, obtaining quotes for costumes and supplies, and maintaining inventory.