Part-time, Temporary, Technical Scene Shop Coordinator

Lane Community College; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 35,528 - 52,114; Part time

Job summary

Lane Community College is seeking a part-time Technical Scene Shop Coordinator for their Main Campus in Eugene, OR. This role involves coordinating with designers and working with students during productions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in theater-related fields or equivalent experience and will be responsible for managing budgets, constructing scenery, and ensuring safety in the workshop. Join us in promoting an inclusive environment that supports all individuals.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in theater technology or related arts, or two years post-secondary education with four years of related experience.
• Three years of technical theater experience, including building scenery and operating lighting and sound systems.

Responsibilities

• Establish budgets with the Scenic/Lighting Designer for events.
• Monitor and control expenditures.
• Guide students and volunteers in production processes.
• Construct and maintain scenery and lighting.
• Participate in production meetings.

Skills

Operation of theatrical lighting equipment

Proficiency with lighting and sound equipment

Computer skills and operation of show controls

Education

Bachelor's Degree in theater or related field

Tools

Lighting console

Sound console

Projection equipment

Job description

Lane Community College is an affirmative action / equal opportunity / veteran / disabled employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.

Position Overview

Job Title: Technical Scene Shop Coordinator (Part‑time, Temporary)

Location: Main Campus, Eugene, OR

Salary: $25.79 - $37.83 per hour

Working Schedule

• Part‑time as‑needed position; variable work hours based on department needs.
• Generally Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Hours may increase during peak periods up to 40 hours per week, up to 1039 hours in a 12‑month period.

Responsibilities

• Works with Scenic/Lighting Designer to establish budgets for each event.
• Monitors and controls expenditures.
• Works with designer in recruiting and guiding students and volunteers working on scenery lighting and sound throughout the production process.
• Draws working plans from the designer's plans and sketches.
• Constructs, assembles, rigs, shifts, maintains and repairs scenery.
• Implements lighting and sound designs.
• Rents, purchases, obtains quotes, prepares purchase orders and arranges for shipping, pick up and delivery of goods and products to be used.
• Establishes, in consultation with the designer and director, schedules for activities and performs work to meet deadlines.
• Participates in production meetings.
• Maintains the safe, orderly and clean condition of the shop and other work areas on a daily basis.
• Maintains, safeguards and stores tools and equipment.
• Problem‑solves and manages sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards, maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education: A Bachelor's Degree with coursework or training in theater, theater technology, and related arts and crafts, or two years post‑secondary education with four years of related experience.

Required Experience: Three years of technical theater experience, including building scenery and properties and operating lighting and sound systems.

• Must complete a criminal background check.
• Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time of work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Operation of theatrical lighting equipment.
• Proficiency with lighting console, lighting equipment, sound console, sound equipment, show control computers, projection equipment, communication systems, and integrated architectural systems.
• Computer skills and operation of show controls.
• Support employees to meet accreditation standards through evaluation and assessment of student outcomes.

Physical Demands

• May require transporting materials up to twenty‑five (25) pounds.

Union

LCC Employees Federation (Classified)