Performing Arts Technician I

California State University, Fullerton; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities

Job summary

A leading public university in California seeks a Performing Arts Technician I to support theatre production efforts. The role requires at least one year of relevant experience in theater production, strong knowledge of design principles, and the ability to train students. Candidates with a commitment to fostering a collaborative environment in the arts will thrive in this position. Come join a vibrant community dedicated to student success and professional excellence in the performing arts industry.

Qualifications

• Completion of professional training or applicable college coursework.
• Minimum of one year of experience in relevant theater production specialty.
• Working knowledge of design principles and ability to translate specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage materials budgets for production projects.
• Assist in the training and supervision of students involved in productions.
• Identify and acquire necessary materials and supplies for projects.

Skills

Theater production experience

Design principles knowledge

Budget management

Training and supervision ability

Education

Professional training or relevant college coursework

Tools

Applicable software for production specialty

Job description

Overview

Title: Performing Arts Technician I

Classification: Performing Arts Technician I

Department: The department of Theatre/Dance within the division of Academic Affairs. Located in Southern California, with proximity to the film and television industries of Los Angeles and the performing arts communities of Orange County. The program focuses on real-world training through hands-on curriculum and preparing students for all facets of the theatre industry and academia.

Job Summary

Essential Qualifications

• Completion of professional training or applicable college coursework and practical experience.
• A minimum of one year of experience working for a theater, repertory, or stock company engaged in the applicable production specialty (such as costume construction, stage and set construction, lighting production, and/or sound and audio production).
• Working knowledge of design principles and the ability to translate design specifications, blueprints, or drawings into applicable costume, scenery, lighting, and sound production.
• Ability to identify and acquire materials and supplies needed for projects and manage materials budgets for production specialty and specific projects.
• Foundational knowledge of applicable software packages for the production specialty.
• General knowledge of historical periods as they relate to the production specialty.
• Working knowledge of and ability to use the patterns, methods, materials, and equipment involved in the construction and reconstruction of costumes and related accessories.
• Ability to assist in the training and supervision of students involved in productions.
• General knowledge of methods and problems related to the applicable production specialty area.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of professional training or relevant college coursework, along with practical experience. A minimum of one year of experience working with a theater, repertory, or stock company in a relevant production specialty (such as costume construction, stage and set construction, lighting production, or sound and audio production).
• Working knowledge of design principles and the ability to translate design specifications, blueprints, or drawings into applicable costumes, scenery, lighting, and sound production. Ability to identify and acquire the appropriate materials and supplies needed for projects, as well as manage material budgets for specific production specialties and projects.
• Foundational knowledge of relevant software packages for the production specialty and a general understanding of historical periods as they pertain to the field.
• Knowledge of patterns, methods, materials, and equipment related to the construction and reconstruction of costumes and accessories. Ability to assist in the training and supervision of students involved in productions. General knowledge of methods and challenges related to the production specialty area.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Title IX Coordinator information is provided. Ability to climb ladders up to 12–20 feet tall and work on catwalks at heights of 20–40 feet. Ability to work in varying light and sound levels. Ability to move and lift heavy equipment. Ability to concentrate and multi-task under tight timelines and pressure.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

Effective October 1, 2025, CSU will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU-represented employees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9. This position may be subject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignment with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027 (9:00 PM)

Apply online at: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/555873/performing-arts-technician-i