Lead Theatre Technician

Cuyahoga Community College; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 26,992 - 38,443; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland's Metropolitan Campus seeks a Part-Time Theater Technician to lead event setup, costume creation, box office operations, and run crew activities. You will work with the Theatre Technical Director to support on-site theater and community events, ensuring smooth production services for internal and external clients.

The role requires experience in technical theater production, a positive attitude, and flexibility to work evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a relevant field.
• At least four years of full-time professional experience in stage management, lighting, electrical, carpentry, rigging, props, costuming, house management, box office, or marketing.
• Experience with technical theater production and/or front-of-house operations.
• Ability to recognize hazards and suggest remedies.
• Excellent customer service and diplomacy in public interactions.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Travel to alternate campus locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage scheduled events, assign part-time staff and student workers.
• Lead set-up, delivery, breakdown, and stage construction tasks.
• Oversee box office operations and patron services.
• Maintain theatre equipment and assist with costumes and run crew.

Skills

Stage management

Lighting

Customer service

Safety procedures

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Department: Theater
Location: Metropolitan Campus
Reports To: Theater Productions Manager
Recruitment Type: External/Internal
Requisition ID: req7140
Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff
Union Position: Union
Work Schedule: Shift varies based on events. Requires evenings and weekends.
Number of Openings: 1

Job Description

Summary

Serves as a lead person associated with the following as assigned for Cuyahoga Community College theater and community events taking place in the Theater facilities: set-up/delivery, creation and maintenance of costumes, operation of the box office, or run crew. Works closely with the Theatre Technical Director to provide assistance for technical production services and internal and external clients who use the theatre facilities.

Duties And Responsibilities

Coordinates and manages scheduled events, including assessing client needs, processing scheduling forms, and managing work assignments for part-time technical staff and student assistants.

Serves as lead person as assigned:

Set-up/Delivery/Breakdown, including:

• Set up of lighting, sound, props, riggings and fly-rail for theatre and special events
• Construction of sets and the set-up of the stage
• Maintenance of production specific items including but not limited to props and food
• Troubleshooting of problems during rehearsals and performances
• Breakdown of theater and special events.

Additional duties may well include:

Creation and maintenance of costumes, including:

• Finding, borrowing, and shopping for costumes and accessories
• Measuring and fitting cast members
• Sewing and otherwise constructing costumes and accessories
• Altering and repairing costume pieces
• Laundering, pressing and assembling costumes
• Working backstage during performance, assisting with costume changes
• Relaying costume repair and cleaning information to the lead
• Returning borrowed costumes when no longer needed

Box Office, including:

• Oversees the greeting of patrons and sale of tickets
• Trains and supervises student box office workers
• Prepares daily deposits of ticket revenues and maintains accounting records.
• Provides customer service on the phone and in person, resolving complex issues.
• Maintains lighting, stage equipment, tools, and other machinery and supplies in the theatre area.
• May perform set changes and other miscellaneous tasks as necessary during the show.
• May perform sound reinforcement, recording and playback duties.
• Assists Theatre Technical Director in maintaining organization and cleanliness of theatre facility as required.
• May serve on the run crew for theater and special events and operate appropriate theatrical equipment.
• Anticipates and meets all customer needs accurately, professionally, and with a commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree
• Minimum of four years of equivalent full-time professional (paid) work experience or internship in at least three of the following areas of specialization: stage management, lighting, electrical, carpentry, rigging, props, costuming, house management, box office or marketing.
• Experience with technical Theater production process and/or front of house operations.
• Proven ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend/assist with remedy
• Experience in dealing with the public with courtesy and diplomacy
• Excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships.
• Experience dealing with last minute changes in a fluid work environment.
• Must have a positive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively within a group.
• Must have the ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and traveling to alternate campus locations as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience dealing with last minute changes in a fluid work environment

This is a Part-Time (1199/SEIU) Bargaining Unit Position, Grade 09. Part-Time (1199/SEIU) bargaining unit employees at Cuyahoga Community College will be considered first for vacant positions.

Target Hiring Rate: Minimum salary $23.75/hr

Special Note

If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure .

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.