Part-Time Theater Technician (Live Productions)

San Juan College; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

San Juan College in Farmington, NM seeks a Temporary Theater Technician (part-time) to support performances in multiple venues. The role involves rigging, lighting, set design, equipment maintenance, and assisting with festival and vendor needs during scheduled events.

This non-exempt, hourly position provides hands-on training to students and requires strong communication skills, safety awareness, and the ability to work independently or with a team during varied event schedules.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of stage rigging.
• Knowledge of lighting equipment and design.
• Knowledge of set design principles.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of technical theatre equipment.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and set designs.
• Skills in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Strong oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for productions in the Performance Hall, Connie Gotch Theatre, and Black Box Theatre.
• Maintain and coordinate stage equipment; transport equipment across campus.
• Design and participate in all aspects of stage production.
• Provide service to vendors.
• Provide training to technical theatre students in use of equipment.
• Support the regional high school theatre festival.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Stage rigging

Lighting equipment

Set design

Technical theatre equipment operation/

Blueprint interpretation

Oral and written communication

Equipment transport/logistics

Train theatre students

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship or internship in technical theatre

1-2 years related experience

Job description

San Juan College in Farmington, NM seeks a Temporary Theater Technician (part-time) to support performances in multiple venues. The role involves rigging, lighting, set design, equipment maintenance, and assisting with festival and vendor needs during scheduled events.

This non-exempt, hourly position provides hands-on training to students and requires strong communication skills, safety awareness, and the ability to work independently or with a team during varied event schedules.