Technical Theatre Coordinator

Northeast Texas Community College; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dollar Lunch

Fit Center Access

Educational Benefit

Government Verizon Phone Plan

Discount Purchase Programs

Discount Facility Rentals

Vacation & Sick Leave details

Job summary

Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) in Mount Pleasant, TX, seeks a Theatre Technician/Stagecraft Instructor to design, build, light, and sound performances for Theatre Northeast. The role includes teaching Stagecraft 1 in fall and Stagecraft 2 in spring, with production-specific hours and a flexible schedule based on show needs.

The position requires technical theatre training and a preferred Bachelor's in Theatre; benefits include health and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Technical Training in Technical Theatre (sets, lights, costumes, props) required
• Bachelor's Degree in Theatre preferred
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance details

Responsibilities

• Design and implement sets, lights, and sound for Theatre Northeast productions
• Collaborate with Theatre Director on costumes and makeup for productions
• Teach Stagecraft 1 in fall and Stagecraft 2 in spring; assist with production workdays
• Coordinate STRIKE for each production and recruit NTCC student volunteers
• Maintain inventory of equipment; supervise stage labor and safety
• Coordinate UIL space rentals and guest school matinees

Skills

Stage management

Teaching

Technical theatre

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Theatre

Tools

Lighting equipment

Sound equipment

Job description

Minimum Salary: $21/hr, 30 hours per week

• Responsible for all technical needs of the Theatre Department, including but not limited to designing and implementing all sets, lights, and sound for Theatre Northeast productions.
• Work with Theatre Director on costumes and makeup for Theatre Northeast productions.
• Teach Stagecraft 1 every fall. The Stagecraft class is expected to assist in building sets, hanging lights, lead students in production workdays, and assist with technical needs of productions.
• Teach Stagecraft 2 every spring, provided there are a minimum of 10 students enrolled.
• Responsible for coordinating STRIKE for each Theatre Northeast production.
• Responsible for Work4College students who wish to work in the theatre during the summer.
• Work with Whatley Director to coordinate main stage and Black Box space usage.
• Maintain in working order and secure stage, lighting, sound and tool inventory.
• Schedule any additional housekeeping that may be required.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of all equipment.
• Secure and supervise and train, if necessary, all stage labor for Theatre Northeast productions.
• Work 30 hours per week. Schedule is flexible and dependent upon production needs.
• Coordinate UIL One-Act Play space rentals with Whatley Director.
• Be present during UIL events in the Whatley and recruit and lead NTCC student volunteers.
• Assist Theatre Director in recruiting students for the NTCC Theatre Program.
• Coordinate with high school theatre directors by inviting schools to attend Theatre Northeast’s special high school matinees for each production.
• Attend NTCC Staff meetings as required by the college.
• Assist Theatre Director with all other needs of the department.

NOTE: Stagecraft 1 and Stagecraft 2 courses are paid in addition to the annual salary.

Experience and Other Qualifications Required:

Technical Training in Technical Theatre (sets, lights, costumes, props) required

Bachelor's Degree in Theatre preferred

Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance details

Work/Life Balance Perks for Employees

Dollar Lunch, Fit Center Access, Educational Benefit, Government Verizon Phone Plan, Discount Purchase Programs, Discount Facility Rentals, Vacation & Sick Leave details

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