RECREATION: Theater Technician

City of Sunnyvale; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking qualified, self-motivated individuals to join our team at the Sunnyvale Theatre, a state-of-the-art venue. This on-call position requires evenings and weekends and reports to the Technical Coordinator.

Candidates will staff rentals and City-presented performances while operating lighting and sound boards and supervising volunteers. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of theatre experience with lighting, rigging, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical theatre experience, including lighting and sound board operation at college or professional level.
• One year or one theatre season of experience with lighting, rigging, and sound setup/strike.

Responsibilities

• Staff rentals and City-presented performances on an on-call basis (typical call length 4 hours).
• Operate lighting and sound boards during performances.
• Supervise rentals.
• Set up/strike sound and lighting equipment.
• Work as deck crew.
• Train/supervise volunteer stagehands and house staff as needed.
• Assist with light building and equipment maintenance.
• Lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders and work in high or tight spaces.
• Attend mandatory theater training.

Skills

Lighting and sound board operation

On-call staffing

Volunteer supervision

Safety awareness

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or GED

One year/theatre experience

Tools

California Driver's License

Job description

The final filing date is Friday, October 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. or after receiving 50 qualified applications, whichever is first.

Hours: Casual non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than twenty-five (25) hours per week and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30).

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking qualified, self-motivated, energetic, responsible individuals to join our team at the Sunnyvale Theatre, a state-of-the-art, fully equipped, 200-seat venue. Home to a resident theatre company, the facility is also in demand as a rental venue for smaller performing groups, dance and music school recitals, lectures and film screenings. This position is required to work evenings and weekends. This position will report directly to the Technical Coordinator.

(May include, but are not limited to, the following):

• Staffing rentals and City-presented performances on an on-call basis (typical call length is 4 hours)
• Operating lighting and sound boards during performances
• Supervising rentals
• Setting up/striking sound/lighting equipment
• Working as deck crew
• Training/supervising volunteer stagehands and house staff as needed
• Assisting with light building and equipment maintenance
• Lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders and occasionally work in high or tight spaces
• Must attend mandatory theater training

• Minimum age is 18 years old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Technical theatre experience, including lighting and sound board operation at college or professional level
• One (1) year or one (1) theater season of experience with theatrical lighting, rigging and sound set up and strike at college level or above

Licenses/Certifications: Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver’s license and a safe driving record or the ability to supply alternate transportation as approved by the appointing authority.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to improvise lighting design/general theatrical lighting experience is a plus
• Sound engineering expertise (live music, theatre)
• Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin or Farsi
• Experience interacting with the public
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Have excellent attention to details and deadlines
• College courses in theater, music, recreation or related classes
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook)

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills, experience and education.

Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and information regarding next steps in the recruitment process will be sent via email. Please check your email regularly for status updates. You may contact Faye Brand at [e-mail] or 408-730-3015 for application updates.

Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly- hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

INFORMATION ABOUT PROOF OF EDUCATION

Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to submit proof of their education (i.e., copy of the diploma or college/university transcripts). If the candidate earned a degree from a college or university outside the United States, they must have their education records evaluated by a credential evaluation service. Candidates may utilize any third-party agency for the evaluation. To find agencies that provide this service, you can search ‘education equivalency verification’ or similar online. A conditional job offer will not be made until the education has been evaluated and the evaluation results submitted.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information regarding this employment opportunity, contact Rosalva Meza-Raco, Assistant Recreation Coordinator, at 408-730-7354 or by email to [e-mail]. For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at 408-730-3015 or email: [e-mail].

For assistance on how to fill out your job application, watch the following video:

• How to Apply for a City of Sunnyvale Job- YouTube (5:13)

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application.