Senior Theatre Technician: Lighting & Rigging

Hofstra University; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 45,305 - 55,372; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Retirement plan

Job summary

Hofstra University is seeking a Theatre Facilities Support role to provide technical support for Playhouse events and production. Reporting to the Director of Theatre Facilities, you will assist with lighting, audio, and scenic construction and help maintain theatre equipment.

The position runs Monday through Friday, 9am–5pm, with opportunities for overtime to support events. Salary around $50,339 with comprehensive benefits and a collegial campus culture.

Qualifications

• Experience and skill in technical production, including construction, sound, painting, rigging.
• Specialization in lighting – operation, production, and design.
• Ability to work overtime as needed in support of playhouse events.

Responsibilities

• Assists with scenic construction, lighting and audio production and operation.
• Maintains and operates rope and sandbag rigging system.
• Assists with electronic and mechanical repair of theatre equipment
• Assists with maintenance of scene shop, playhouse systems and equipment, lighting inventory and audio resources.
• Assists with consult of internal and external clients to best provide support for their productions.
• Assists with the supervision of student aides and crews.
• Performs other assigned duties not specifically identified above, but which require the same degree of skill and which are normally included within the above job title.

Skills

Technical production

Lighting design

Rigging

Job description

Hofstra University is seeking a Theatre Facilities Support role to provide technical support for Playhouse events and production. Reporting to the Director of Theatre Facilities, you will assist with lighting, audio, and scenic construction and help maintain theatre equipment.

The position runs Monday through Friday, 9am–5pm, with opportunities for overtime to support events. Salary around $50,339 with comprehensive benefits and a collegial campus culture.