Theatre Associate I - Part Time

Community College of Baltimore County; Maryland; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Community College of Baltimore County is seeking a Scene Shop staff member to assist with building sets, maintenance, and theatre production support on the Catonsville and Essex campuses. You will help with carpentry, lighting, sound, props, and on-site setup, working peak times, weekends, and evenings as needed, with opportunities to learn through professional theatrical training.

Experience in hands-on shop environments and ability to operate power tools are valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: professional training in theatrical skill.
• At least 1 year related work experience preferred.
• Ability to work weekends/evenings and overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with building sets including carpentry: measuring, cutting, construction, and use of power tools.
• Welding under supervision.
• Hanging, cabling, focusing of lights.
• Setup and operation of sound system including soundboard, mics, amps, speaker.
• Designing and constructing props.
• Strong organizational skills, breakdown and storage of scenery, cleaning work and performance spaces, troubleshooting equipment.
• As needed, serve as a technician or crew for events in the facility.

Skills

Scenic construction

Carpentry

Lighting maintenance

Sound system operation

Power tools operation

Prop design

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Stagecraft class preferred

Professional theatrical training

Tools

Welding

Job description

The Scene Shop staff are responsible for assisting the Technical Directors, designers, and staff in the completion of productions and shop activities. Assist with scenic construction, theatrical scenic maintenance, theatrical lighting and equipment maintenance, set-up and breakdown, and the efficient operation of college theatre performances. High School Diploma/GED required. Professional training in a specialized theatrical skill or completion of college level Stagecraft class preferred. At least one year of related work experience (building of sets, construction, handyman work, sound or lighting experience) highly preferred. Those with professional training in a specialized theatrical skill are given strong consideration. Ability to work during peak times including weekends and evenings, when needed. Able to work overtime during peak periods and fill in for absences as needed.

Positions located on the Catonsville and Essex campuses

1. Assist with the building of sets including carpentry: measuring, cutting, construction, and use of power tools.
2. Welding under supervision.
3. Hanging, cabling, focusing of lights.
4. Setup and operation of sound system including soundboard, mics, amps, speaker.
5. Designing and constructing props.
6. Strong organizational skills, breakdown and storage of scenery, cleaning work and performance spaces, troubleshooting equipment.
7. As needed, serve as a technician or crew for events in the facility.