Theater Technician (PT)

Mohawk Valley Community College; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, NY is seeking a Theater Technician to support the School of Art productions and Theatre Arts courses. The role assists with lighting, sound, and set setups, ensuring safe operation and learning-friendly environments.

The position is part-time, 10-month, with hours up to 29 per week. Requires an associate degree or 60 credits and experience with lighting and sound equipment; visa sponsorship not available. Official transcripts required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or a minimum of 60 completed college credits.
• Experience with or knowledge of theatrical lighting and sound equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assists directors, faculty, and students with the technical aspects of School of Art productions.
• Ensures the safe operation and use of theater equipment and facilities during Theater Arts courses and activities.
• Assists instructors in the conduct of Theater Arts courses and in the preparation of materials and equipment for instructional use.
• Assists with light, sound, and set design for MVCC School of Art productions.
• Prepares, maintains, and organizes materials, supplies, and equipment for classroom and production use.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Lighting equipment

Sound equipment

Education

Associate degree or 60 credits

Tools

Theater equipment

Job description

Location: Utica, NY Job Type: Part-Time, 10-Month

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.

The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking a Theater Technician in the School of Art. The Theater Technician assists with the preparation and maintenance of the Schafer Theater for Theater Arts courses and School of Art productions. They will provides assistance to faculty, directors, and students with theater equipment and setup while ensuring a safe and appropriate learning environment.

Key Responsibilities For This Position Include

• Assists directors, faculty, and students with the technical aspects of School of Art productions;
• Ensures the safe operation and use of theater equipment and facilities during Theater Arts courses and activities;
• Assists instructors in the conduct of Theater Arts courses and in the preparation of materials and equipment for instructional use;
• Assists with light, sound, and set design for MVCC School of Art productions;
• Prepares, maintains, and organizes materials, supplies, and equipment for classroom and production use;
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Work Schedule: Will be based on the needs of the department and the availability of the applicant.

Hours per week: up to 29

Qualifications

• Associate degree or a minimum of 60 completed college credits
• Experience with or knowledge of theatrical lighting and sound equipment

Additional Information

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

We encourage applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and have transferable skills to apply. If you have related experience that may not align perfectly with the job description, we’d still like to hear from you.

To learn more about MVCC, our culture, and employee benefits, please visit: https://www.mvcc.edu/about/discover

Special Instructions to Applicants: Official academic transcripts required upon hire.

Salary: $16.00 per hour

For full consideration, apply by: 11/2/2026

Mohawk Valley Community College is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, different abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or on the basis of disability.