Theater Technician Specialist/Client Coordinator

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) Loudoun campus seeks a part-time Theater Technician Specialist to set up and run audio/visual equipment for events and manage backstage spaces. The role requires evening and weekend availability and a focus on safety and customer service.

Responsibilities include preparing spaces, operating AV gear, post-show cleanup, and maintaining equipment to ensure smooth performances and presentations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of theater terminology, design principles and practices, theater equipment/supplies.
• Knowledge of electronic and audio principles used in theater productions.
• Knowledge of safety requirements for personnel and equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance of theater production equipment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the theater and surrounding spaces (e.g. dressing rooms) for the client.
• Operate audio and visual equipment for the event including technical rehearsals, performances and presentations.
• Post show cleanup.
• Maintain the equipment during and after the event.
• Ensure proper use of theater equipment.

Skills

Theater terminology

Electronic audio principles

Safety procedures

Troubleshoot theater equipment

Customer service

Job description

Working Title Theater Technician Specialist / Client Coordinator Role Title Media Specialist II Role Code 29072-FP FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 280W1109 Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-Provost Loudoun Work Location Loudoun - 107 Hiring Range $30/hr Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 3-Technicians Full Time or Part Time Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

Work schedule will vary based on the event calendar. This position will be working as per business need, mainly for weekday and weekend days and evenings theater events.

General Description

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Duties And Tasks

• Prepare the theater and surrounding spaces (e. g. dressing rooms) for the client.
• Operate audio and visual equipment for the event including technical rehearsals, performances and presentations.
• Post show cleanup.
• Maintain the equipment during and after the event.
• Ensure proper use of theater equipment.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSAs

• Knowledge of theater terminology, design principles and practices, theater equipment/supplies.
• Knowledge of Electronic and audio principles used in theater productions.
• Knowledge of safety requirements for personnel and equipment.
• Ability to trouble shoot and perform routine maintenance of theater production equipment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills required.

Minimum Work Experience

• Experience in stage or event production, to include stage rigging, lighting console programming, sound mixing, Audio/Video and computer technology.
• Experience in operating the audio and visual equipment.
• Experience working in an event center environment
• Experience in theater equipment maintenance and repair.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in the event industry, live theater, production or a related field.
• Experience with professional audio systems, including digital and analog mixing consoles, wireless microphones, signal flow and routing.
• Experience with theatrical lighting systems, including digital lighting consoles, ability to hang and focus stage lights, circuiting and cabling lighting instruments.

Operation of a State Vehicle

No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

Travel

Maybe required to travel between NOVA campuses as per college business needs, but would be primarily at NOVA Loudoun campus.

Job Details

Job Close Date 11/15/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.

At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences,