Performing Arts Technical Supervisor

Citrus College; Glendora (CA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of HMO or PPO

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Life and AD&D insurance

Remote work up to two days/week

Modfied Summer Schedule

Professional Learning Opportunities

CalPERS / CalSTRS

Retirement benefits

Deferred compensation plans

Job summary

Citrus College in Glendora, CA seeks a seasoned Performing Arts Technical Supervisor to manage setup, rehearsal, performance, and strike of all productions in the Performing Arts Center. You will coordinate between producers, house crew, shop staff, and campus users to deliver high-quality events within budget.

The role requires an associate degree in Technical Theatre or equivalent, at least five years in technical theatre with supervisory experience, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Technical Theatre or related field with 5+ years in technical theatre.
• Experience supervising student or volunteer crews and coordinating multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Acts as house technical director for building rentals, users, and touring groups.
• Manages production for in-house shows and oversees lighting/sound design.
• Supervises Stage Manager, Shop Coordinator, and tech personnel.
• Coordinates technical activities across campus departments and venues.
• Ensures equipment maintenance and compliance with health and safety rules.

Skills

Stage machinery knowledge

Lighting and sound knowledge

Scheduling under tight deadlines

Communication across departments

Team leadership

Education

Associate degree in Technical Theatre

60 college-level semester units

Tools

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

SketchUp

Grand MA2 lighting console

Venue S6L

QLab

Job description

Performing Arts Technical Supervisor

Recruitment Start Date: 09/22/2026

Recruitment End Date: Open Until Filled Yes

First Consideration Date: 10/21/2026

Salary Range: 10

Pay Rate: $91,044 - $121,992 annually. Typical salary placement for this position is at Step 1 of the Supervisor/Confidential salary schedule; however, the Superintendent/President may recommend an initial higher salary placement to the Board of Trustees.

• Choice of HMO or PPO with very low co-pays and out-of-pocket costs
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance for employees only
• Opportunity for remote work (up to two days per week) with manager approval
• Possibility of Modified Summer Schedule
• Professional Learning Opportunities
• Close proximity to the Metro rail system
• CalPERS / CalSTRS Defined-Benefit Pension Plans
• District paid post-retirement medical, dental and vision for those employees who qualify and their eligible dependents
• 457(b), 403(b), & Roth 403(b) Deferred Compensation Plans

Under the general direction of the Director of Haugh Performing Arts Center, the Performing Arts Technical Supervisor organizes and supervises the setup, rehearsal, performance, and strike of all productions in the Performing Arts Center, including in-house productions, community group rentals, and District sponsored shows and functions. Manages individual theatre productions assuring highest quality standards are met, while monitoring and working within budget, coordinates between producers, house crew, shop coordinator, rental users and all technical personnel, assuring that communication is effective, open and consistent, oversee as needed the design, building, installation and strike of sets and props required for production of events.

Minimum Qualifications / Education and Experience

• An associate degree in Technical Theatre or related degree or, or the completion of at least sixty (60) college-level semester units, and at least five years of combined experience in at least two areas of the following areas of technical theatre specialization: scenery, technical direction, lighting, and sound and including at least one year in a supervisory role.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to, understanding of, and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, immigration status, and cultural background of community college students, faculty, and staff; and successfully fosters and supports an inclusive educational and work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• ETCP Certification (Rigging and/or Entertainment Electrician)
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• First Aid/ CPR / AED certification
• Working proficiency with AutoCAD, Vectorworks, and/or SketchUp
• Experience with Grand MA2 lighting console, Venue S6L audio console, and QLab or similar show-control software
• Experience training and supervising student or volunteer crews alongside professional staff
• Experience working in a multi-use venue serving in-house productions, rentals, and community events
• Valid driver’s license

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as house technical director for all building rental, users, and touring companies.
• Serves as production manager for in house productions.
• Serves as resident lighting designer for the facility.
• Serves as resident sound designer for the facility.
• Supervises the Stage Manager and Shop Coordinator and all technical personnel.
• Coordinates technical activities among Performing Arts Center, theatre arts, music, recording arts, scene shop, box office and other campus users.
• Oversees and ensures appropriate maintenance and repair of all theatrical equipment and spaces.
• Ensures performing arts center procedures meet applicable health and safety requirements.
• Performs duties of Stage Manager or Shop Coordinator as required.
• Trains and oversees all backstage technical personnel as needed.
• Maintains positive working relationships with other departments on campus.
• Communicates District policy and administrative decisions to assigned personnel and students.
• Administers the collective bargaining agreements among the District and the classified union.
• Creates an atmosphere of collegiality and supports the goals of participatory governance.
• Supervises and evaluates assigned personnel.
• Insures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position and the District’s mission and philosophy.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of all stage machinery, scenic, lighting and sound equipment used in production and performance.
• Knowledge of technical theatre, rigging, and performance techniques.
• Knowledge of fire safety, and health regulations.
• Ability to meet demanding and inflexible timetables schedules.
• Work from blueprints.
• Ability to perform all of the relevant duties of the position with only general direction.
• Ability to work effectively in a shared governance environment.
• Ability to provide customer support from a management level.
• Ability to provide customer service protocol with a customer service-oriented priority.
• Ability to effectively use a personal computer and a variety of job-related software applications.
• Ability to conduct long-range planning.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in English, with a diverse population both orally and in writing.
• Sensitivity to, understanding of, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, cultural background, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty, and staff.

Work Schedule per Day: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, this is an exempt management/supervisory-level position requiring some weekend, holiday, and non-conventional working hours in addition to the regular working hours of a collegiate environment.

Bargaining Unit: Unrepresented

Department: Visual and Performing Arts Department Administration

Assignment: Full-Time

Percentage of Time: 100%

Months per Year: 12 months

CITRUS COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Citrus College to not discriminate against and to encourage a diversity of applicants based on national origin, religion, age, sex or gender, race, color, medical condition, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, use of family and medical care leave, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or because they are perceived to have one or more of the preceding characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Citrus College

1000 W. Foothill Blvd

Glendora, CA 91741

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