Theatre Technician

Kansas City Kansas Community College.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 63,039,000; Part time

Job summary

Kansas City Kansas Community College invites applications for the Theatre Technician role to support performances, campus events, and rentals in the Performing Arts Center and other venues. The technician will set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot lighting, sound, projection, stage, and rigging equipment, ensuring safety and a welcoming environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating with campus staff and rental clients, supporting event production needs, and adapting to varying

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and experience with theatrical lighting, sound, audiovisual systems, or live event production.
• Knowledge of theater lighting, sound, projection, and stage operations is required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work evenings/weekends based on events.

Responsibilities

• Represent and uphold the standards, policies, and procedures of the Performing Arts Center (PAC).
• Provide technical support for internal and external events by setting up, operating, and troubleshooting lighting, sound, projection, and stage equipment.
• Work with faculty, staff, students, performers, and rental clients to meet event production needs.
• Set up event equipment, including tables, chairs, podiums, microphones, and staging.
• Coordinate with the Events and Scheduling Department, Facilities, Media Services, and other departments to ensure successful event operations.

Skills

Theatrical lighting

Sound reinforcement

Projection equipment

Stage operations

Equipment troubleshooting

Customer service

Team collaboration

Event scheduling coordination

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Digital audio consoles

Theatrical lighting systems

Projection equipment

Job description

Theatre Technician

Job Classification

Pay grade level: N/A

Compensation: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Employee category: Staff

Department: Theatre/ Events and Scheduling

Reports to: Events and Scheduling Coordinator

FLSA status: Non-Exempt

Job Code: TBD

Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any location assigned by the appropriate administrator

Summary

The Theater Technician provides technical and operational support for performances, academic programs, campus events, and external rentals held in the Performing Arts Center and other College venues. This position is responsible for the setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of theatrical lighting, sound, projection, stage, and rigging equipment while ensuring a safe, professional, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, community partners, and guests.

Multiple positions.

Position Description

• Represent and uphold the standards, policies, and procedures of the Performing Arts Center (PAC).
• Provide technical support for internal and external events by setting up, operating, and troubleshooting lighting, sound, projection, and stage equipment.
• Work with faculty, staff, students, performers, and rental clients to meet event production needs.
• Set up event equipment, including tables, chairs, podiums, microphones, and staging.
• Coordinate with the Events and Scheduling Department, Facilities, Media Services, and other departments to ensure successful event operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of theatrical lighting, sound reinforcement, projection, and stage equipment.
• Working knowledge of theatrical lighting and audio consoles.
• Basic knowledge of theatrical rigging systems and safe operating procedures.
• Knowledge of presentation software and audiovisual equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical equipment during live events.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multiple departments.
• Ability to prioritize multiple events and adapt to changing schedules.
• Ability to interact professionally with students, faculty, staff, community organizations, and external clients.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and flexible hours based on event schedules.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Experience with theatrical lighting, sound, audiovisual systems, or live event production.
• Basic knowledge of theater lighting, sound, projection, and stage operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting theatrical productions or live events in an educational or performing arts environment.
• Experience operating digital audio consoles, theatrical lighting systems, and projection equipment.
• Current or past KCKCC theater or Audio Engineering student.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional requirements include:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Set up and move tables, chairs, staging, podiums, audiovisual equipment, and production equipment.
• Ability to hear instructions in a low controlled volume environment.
• Ability to see in low light environment.
• Work around theatrical lighting, elevated platforms, electrical equipment, and rigging systems.

Work Schedule

Hours will be within 7:00AM – 11:00PM and based on the individual event. Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer