Studio Head Technician | Theatrical Tech Leader

Seattle Rep; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Personal Days

Parking discounts

ORCA card

Job summary

Seattle Rep is seeking an Alhadeff Studio Head Technician to support both Cornish at Seattle University productions and professional rentals. This full-time, academic-year role includes additional summer hours as needed, and is covered by the IATSE Local #15 collective bargaining agreement.

The position requires building and managing technical standards across electrics, lighting, audio, and projections, while coordinating with SU staff and Cornish faculty.

Qualifications

• Commitment to cultivating an equitable, diverse workplace.
• Experience with theatrical and entertainment staging systems.
• Ability to work with students in an educational capacity.
• Proven collaboration with professional production teams, performers, and theater staff.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Alhadeff Studio facilities with Technical Supervisor.
• Lead IATSE crews during calls/events in Alhadeff Studio.
• Coordinate with SU Academic Venue Supervisor and Cornish to set standards in theater/work rooms.
• Maintain equipment inventory records and plots.
• Advise on labor estimations and scheduling; ensure safe load in/out.

Skills

Theatrical lighting

Electrical knowledge

Project management

Team leadership

PC & Mac proficiency

Education

Theatrical staging training

Tools

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

QLab

ETC EOS

Job description

Seattle Rep is seeking an Alhadeff Studio Head Technician to support both Cornish at Seattle University productions and professional rentals. This full-time, academic-year role includes additional summer hours as needed, and is covered by the IATSE Local #15 collective bargaining agreement.

The position requires building and managing technical standards across electrics, lighting, audio, and projections, while coordinating with SU staff and Cornish faculty.