On-Call Part-Time Theater Technician

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Orange (CA); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 34 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Chapman University is seeking a Theater Technician (Part-Time) to support production tasks within the College of Performing Arts. This on-campus, on-call position operates under supervision of Production Manager and Technical Directors.

The role emphasizes scenery construction, lighting and audio support, and coordinating with students on productions. Candidates should have 3–5 years of related experience and ability to lift over 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience (3-5 years) in scenery construction and related tasks.
• Ability to read light plots and execute lighting tasks.
• Ability to read audio plots and operate audio equipment.
• Comfort with maintaining safety procedures in a theatre environment.

Responsabilités

• Construct, load-in, strike scenery and adjust lighting elements.
• Move scenic elements to and from the warehouse.
• Hang, cable, focus, and troubleshoot lighting equipment.
• Install, ring out, troubleshoot, and strike audio equipment.
• Work with student crews and staff during productions.
• Maintain the scene shop and backstage areas for safety.

Connaissances

Scenery construction

Lighting setup

Audio systems

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Lifting capability

Read light plots

Read audio plots

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Outils

ETC lighting consoles

QLab

Audio mixing desks

Description du poste

Chapman University is seeking a Theater Technician (Part-Time) to support production tasks within the College of Performing Arts. This on-campus, on-call position operates under supervision of Production Manager and Technical Directors.

The role emphasizes scenery construction, lighting and audio support, and coordinating with students on productions. Candidates should have 3–5 years of related experience and ability to lift over 50 pounds.