Theater Technician Specialist/Client Coordinator

Northern VA Community College; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern VA Community College is seeking a Theater Technician Specialist/Client Coordinator to provide on-site technical support for the Loudoun campus theater and event center. The role involves preparing spaces, operating A/V equipment, and ensuring safe, smooth events.

Ideal candidates will have theater production experience, knowledge of audio/video systems, and strong customer service skills. This is a part-time position with occasional evenings and weekends required.

Qualifications

• Theatre terminology and equipment knowledge required.
• Understanding of electronic/audio principles used in productions.
• Knowledge of safety requirements for personnel and equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the theater and surrounding spaces for the client.
• Operate audio and visual equipment for events including rehearsals, performances, and presentations.
• Post show cleanup.
• Maintain the equipment during and after the event.
• Ensure proper use of theater equipment.

Skills

Theatre terminology

Audio principles

Safety compliance

Equipment maintenance

Customer service

Tools

Audio/Video gear

Lighting consoles

Cabling & circuits

Job description

Title: Theater Technician Specialist/Client Coordinator

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Loudoun - 107

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $30/hr

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Job Description

General Description: This position provides first-line on-site technical support for the Loudoun campus theater and event center for the outside events as needed.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.