About The Position
Event & Production Staff assist with show and event operations at Cypress College theatre, including facility users and patrons. The role works under the direct oversight of the campus Theatre Technical Coordinator and the general supervision of the Dean of the Division of Visual & Performing Arts. Duties include preparing the facility and stage, installing scenic elements, setting up and operating audio and lighting equipment, using stage fly systems, and supporting events as backstage or front-of-house crew, including ushering. Staff may lead crew areas, supervise student workers or volunteers, operate complex theatre and stage equipment, and perform skilled para-professional and technical tasks. They are expected to maintain professional conduct, enforce district and college policies and procedures, and work safely in varied theatre conditions. This is an on-call temporary position requiring availability on very short notice. Hours are arranged as needed, with availability required for weekday, weekend, and/or evening performances. The position is non-exempt, is limited to a maximum of 26 hours per week, and ends on or before June 30 annually, though it may be extended.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of safety operating procedures for performing arts facilities and equipment, and ability to enforce and execute those procedures.
- Experience in backstage or front-of-house (usher) work in the performing arts.
- Experience accepting and carrying out instructions, meeting deadlines, and working in an educational environment.
- Ability to prepare event, crew, and activity documentation and reports.
- Ability to work efficiently, effectively, and agreeably under pressure.
- Ability to work independently while supporting a team or stage crew.
- Ability to manually lift 50 pounds.
- Commitment to diversity and demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Availability to work with very short notice and on weekdays, weekends, and/or evenings.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in technical theatre or a closely related discipline.
- Ability to thrive in a diverse work environment and support effective practices for engaging historically underserved students; workforce experience with African American, Latinx, Native American, Pacific Islander, and other disproportionately impacted students is desirable.
- Proficiency in theatrical carpentry, including platforms, flats, and scenic elements.
- Knowledge of rigging principles and safety.
- Familiarity with theatrical tools such as saws, drills, impact drivers, and pneumatics.
- Understanding of stage directions and layouts, including upstage, downstage, and wings.
- Ability to read technical drawings and construction plans.
- Basic knowledge of hand tools such as hammers, drills, and saws.
- Comfort working at heights, in confined spaces, or in low-light conditions.
Responsibilities
- Assist with show and event operations at the Cypress College theatre, including support for facility users and patrons.
- Prepare the facility and stage, install scenic elements, and set up and operate audio and lighting equipment.
- Use stage fly systems and other complex theatre and stage equipment.
- Provide event support as backstage crew or front-of-house crew, including ushering.
- Lead one or more crew areas.
- Supervise student workers and/or student volunteers.
- Enforce district and college policies and operating procedures.
- Maintain professional behavior when interacting with colleagues and the public.
- Prepare event, crew, activity documentation, and reports.
- Perform skilled para-professional and technical tasks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
