Theatre Assistant

Sdccdjobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

San Diego Community College District is seeking a candidate to assist in theater operations, including the design and fabrication of sets, costumes, and props. Responsibilities also involve maintaining equipment and providing guidance to students and volunteers.

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of stage productions, carpentry, and the ability to operate tools effectively. This role emphasizes a commitment to diversity and cultural competency.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic principles of stage productions, carpentry, painting, electrical setups, lighting, rigging and sound systems.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools, communicate effectively, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Experience and training in set construction, theater operations, and maintenance of stage equipment and materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and fabrication of sets, costumes, and props.
• Maintain, clean, and repair equipment and tools.
• Assist in rigging, lighting, sound effects, and stage carpentry.

Skills

Knowledge of stage productions

Ability to operate hand and power tools

Effective communication

Job description

The Position

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor or instructor, assist in the operation of a theater and construction of sets; operate and maintain lights and sound equipment; provide work direction to students and volunteers.

Typical Duties

• Assist in the design and fabrication of sets, costumes and props.
• Maintain, clean and repair equipment and tools, lighting and sound equipment and musical instruments.
• Assist in rigging, lighting, sound effects, stage carpentry and set construction.
• Inventory, store, receive, issue and check tools, lighting, equipment, costumes, lumber, makeup, hardware and paints.
• Maintain files and records.
• Direct theater students and volunteers in the safe operation and use of the theater, tools and equipment.
• Assist with box office duties, including cash security and ticket printing.
• Perform duties related to audience hospitality, including ticket taking and concessions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic principles of stage productions, carpentry, painting, electrical setups, lighting, rigging and sound systems.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools, communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Experience and training in set construction, theater operations and maintenance of stage equipment and materials.

Desired Qualifications

• Licenses/Certificates/Credentials (if any).

Commitment to Diversity

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Working Conditions

Varies upon assignment.

Conditions of Employment

• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (renewed every 4 years).
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the district’s expense (clearance must be received prior to first day of employment).
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

EEO Statement

San Diego Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.