Theater Technical Assistant

Holyoke Community College; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Holyoke Community College is seeking a part-time, year-round Theater Assistant to support the Leslie Philips Theater. The role combines technical theater duties with engagement with a diverse student and faculty population.

Work includes assisting in maintenance and operation of equipment across multiple theater spaces. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication, teamwork, and safety awareness, with the ability to lift 25 pounds and climb ladders as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration with diverse campus groups.
• Experience in set construction.
• Experience in costume and prop coordination.
• Experience in audio-visual setup and production.
• Experience in rigging and operating lights.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Theater Technical Director in the maintenance and operation of all equipment in FPA Building performance and production spaces to include control booth, scene and costume shops, dressing rooms and acting lab.
• Enforce facilities and operational policies for the theater.
• Assist with events and productions from set construction to lighting and sound, including load-in and strike of scenery.
• Support theater faculty with demonstrations of safe operation of equipment for students in THE 124, THE 125, THE 141, THE 142, THE 243 and THE 244.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaborative teamwork

Technical theater basics

Safety awareness

Physical ability

Education

Associate of Arts degree

Job description

HCC’s Theater Program seeks an energetic candidate to work collaboratively in support of programming in the Leslie Philips Theater. Our ideal candidate will combine skills in technical theater with enthusiasm for working with a diverse range of students, faculty and staff. This is a part-time, year-round position.

Job Description

Assist the Theater Technical Director in the maintenance and operation of all equipment in FPA Building performance and production spaces to include control booth, scene and costume shops, dressing rooms and acting lab.

1. Assist the Theater Technical Director in the enforcement of facilities and operational policies.
2. Assist the Theater Technical Director for all event.
3. Assist with theatre production responsibilities ranging from costume and prop coordination to scenic construction, light hang and focus, sound installation, load-in and strike of scenery, and restoration of lighting equipment.
4. Supports Theater faculty with demonstrating safe operation of Theater and Scene Shop equipment for students in THE 124 (Stagecraft Construction and Technology); THE 125 (Stagecraft: Introduction to design for Theater); and THE 141, THE 142, THE 243, THE 244 (Theater Practicums).

REQUIRED

• Strong communication skills; ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student body; and experience in the following aspects of technical theater:

• Set construction
• Costume and prop coordination
• Audio visual set up and production
• Rigging and operating lights
• Running sound board
• Ability to climb ladders to work on sound/lighting equipment
• Ability to lift 25 pounds

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position.

PREFERRED

• Associate of Arts degree

Part-time, non-benefited position

Salary:$17.00/hour

Hours:18.5 hours/week

- All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

- Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.