Theatre Production Technician & Student Mentor

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and parental leave

Tuition assistance and professional开发

Job summary

Harvard University’s Office for the Arts (OFA) is seeking a Production Technician to support undergraduate productions and events. The role involves managing design, construction, installation, material procurement, and technical operations across scenery, lighting, sound, costumes, and projections.

You will mentor students, collaborate with faculty and staff, and produce build drawings using CAD software. The position emphasizes safety, inclusion, and teamwork in a dynamic university setting in

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in theater, theatrical education or related field.
• Experience with CAD software, including Vectorworks or AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication skills, judgment, discretion, and problem-solving ability.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Ability and willingness to work a varied schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to collaborate, mentor, and advise students with varied skills and backgrounds and to create a safe and inclusive environment.
• Proficiency in carpentry, stage lighting, costume/clothing construction, sound, projections, or related technical theater disciplines.
• Comfort and proficiency working with power tools and theatrical equipment, including supervising student or professional use.

Responsibilities

• Undergraduate Production Support and Student Mentorship — collaborates with the Production Manager to support undergraduate productions, including HRDC and OFA student projects, in scenery, lighting, sound and projections.
• Technical Operations, Safety, and Training — supports safe operation of technical equipment, hosts shop trainings, supervises student labor and project teams.
• Facilities, Equipment, and Inventory — maintains theater facilities, manages stock, equipment, and check-out procedures for students.
• Venue and Production Support — provides on-site technical support during rehearsals, performances, loads, strikes, and events.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team mentoring

Time management

Adaptability

Tools

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

Job description

Harvard University’s Office for the Arts (OFA) is seeking a Production Technician to support undergraduate productions and events. The role involves managing design, construction, installation, material procurement, and technical operations across scenery, lighting, sound, costumes, and projections.

You will mentor students, collaborate with faculty and staff, and produce build drawings using CAD software. The position emphasizes safety, inclusion, and teamwork in a dynamic university setting in