Theatre Technician

Town of Holly Springs; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Holly Springs seeks Theatre Technicians to operate production equipment at the Holly Springs Cultural Center (primary focus) and at other Town venues. You will set up, operate, and maintain theatrical and event production equipment, including lighting, audio, and set pieces.

Technicians work in a team to support guest artists, performance groups, and renters with lighting, sound, and set requirements, and may lead a small crew during performances, events, and rentals.

Qualifications

• A working knowledge of audio mixing consoles and other audio equipment, such as microphones and speakers.
• Theatre lighting consoles and equipment, as well as lighting design.
• Theatre set construction or carpentry.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain theatrical and event production equipment, including lighting, audio, and set pieces.
• Lead a small team of Technicians during performances, events, and rentals.
• Supervise the theater and technical equipment during performances, events, and rentals.
• Collaborate with guest artists, performance groups, and renters to meet lighting, sound, and set requirements.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Audio mixing consoles

Microphones

Speakers

Lighting consoles

Lighting design

Set construction

Carpentry

Job description

The Town of Holly Springs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Theatre Technicians will be responsible for the operation of production equipment at the Holly Springs Cultural Center (primary focus) and at other Town venues.

Duties may include the setup, operation, and maintenance of theatrical and event production equipment, including lighting, audio, and set pieces. Technicians work in a team to support guest artists, performance groups, and renters with lighting, sound, and set requirements, as assigned. At times Theatre Technicians may be expected to lead a small group of Technicians during performance, events, and rentals. Positions are also responsible for the supervision of the theater and technical equipment during performances, events, and rentals. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must for this fast paced collaborative work environment.

A working knowledge of all of the following with proficiency in at least one is required:

• professional audio mixing consoles and other audio equipment, such as microphones and speakers
• theatre lighting consoles and equipment, as well as lighting design
• theatre set construction or carpentry

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Theatre Production Specialist. Scheduled work hours, including evenings and weekends, will fluctuate based on the employee's availability and skill set as well as the needs of scheduled performances, events, and rentals. Starting pay range is $16-$18 per hour, depending on skills and experience.

Applicants must be age 18 or older, with a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid North Carolina driver license, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

This position is not eligible for benefits.