Theater Technician #16

Daytona State College; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant d'entreprise

Indemnités de stage/alternance

Job summary

Daytona State College is seeking a dedicated production assistant to support college productions, News-Journal Center events, and rental activities. The role involves specialized duties in theatrical carpentry, stage management, costumes, or props, aligned with departmental needs.

You will help prepare, operate, maintain, and strike production elements, manage inventories, assist with load-ins/outs and rehearsals, and maintain documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of related production experience.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Proficiency in at least one production area: carpentry, stage management, costumes, or props.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for Daytona State College productions, News-Journal Center events, and rental activities.
• Perform duties in a specialized production area based on department needs.
• Assist with preparation, operation, maintenance, and strike of production elements and equipment.
• Maintain workspaces, tools, equipment, materials, and inventory.
• Assist with event load-ins, load-outs, rehearsals, performances, and special events.
• Prepare and maintain production documentation such as drawings, inventory records, run sheets.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, clients, artists, and vendors.
• Train and supervise student employees as assigned and promote safety.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Theatrical Carpentry

Stage Management

Costuming/Wardrobe

Props Management and Fabrication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year of related work experience in an entertainment or theater production environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, based on production and event needs.
• Demonstrated proficiency in at least one of the following areas:
  • Theatrical Carpentry
  • Stage Management
  • Costuming/Wardrobe
  • Props Management and Fabrication

Expected Start Date: January 4, 2027

• Provide technical support for Daytona State College productions, News-Journal Center events, and rental activities.
• Perform duties in a specialized production area, including theatrical carpentry, stage management, costumes, or props, based on departmental needs and individual qualifications.
• Assist with the preparation, operation, maintenance, and strike of production elements and related equipment.
• Maintain assigned workspaces, tools, equipment, materials, and inventory to support production and event requirements.
• Assist with event load-ins, load-outs, rehearsals, performances, and special events.
• Prepare and maintain production documentation as required, including construction drawings, inventory records, run sheets, or tracking documents.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with students, faculty, staff, clients, artists, and vendors.
• Train and supervise student employees as assigned and promote adherence to established safety procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Working knowledge of theatrical production and live event operations.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to maintain production-related records and documentation.
• Ability to safely use tools, equipment, and materials related to the assigned specialty area.
• Knowledge of general stage safety.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical activities including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working at heights as required.

This position is eligible for Veterans Preference pursuant to Chapter 295 of Florida Statutes. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their spouses in accordance with the statute and requires the applicant to submit eligible documentation such as a DD-214 (or equivalent). If you are submitting a copy of a DD-214, please ensure the social security number and date of birth is redacted and/or removed.