Lead Theatre Technician

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C)•Cleveland, OH

74d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a lead person associated with the following as assigned for Cuyahoga Community College theater and community events taking place in the theatre facilities: set-up/delivery, creation and maintenance of costumes, operation of the box office, or run crew. Works closely with the Theatre Technical Director to provide assistance for technical production services and internal and external clients who use the theatre facilities.

Requirements

Associate's degree
Minimum of four years of equivalent full-time professional (paid) work experience or internship in at least three of the following areas of specialization: stage management, lighting, electrical, carpentry, rigging, props, costuming, house management, box office or marketing.
Experience with technical theatre production process and/or front of house operations. Proven ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend/assist with remedy Experience in dealing with the public with courtesy and diplomacy
Excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships.
Experience dealing with last minute changes in a fluid work environment.
Must have a positive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively within a group.
Must have the ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and traveling to alternate campus locations as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
Experience dealing with last minute changes in a fluid work environment

Responsibilities

Coordinates and manages scheduled events, including assessing client needs, processing scheduling forms, and managing work assignments for part-time technical staff and student assistants.
Serves as lead person as assigned:
Set-up/Delivery/Breakdown, including:
Set up of lighting, sound, props, riggings and fly-rail for theatre and special events
Construction of sets and the set-up of the stage
Maintenance of production specific items including but not limited to props and food
Troubleshooting of problems during rehearsals and performances
Break down of theater and special events.
Additional duties may well include:
Creation and maintenance of costumes, including:
Finding, borrowing, and shopping for costumes and accessories Measuringandfitting cast members
Sewing and otherwiseconstructing costumes and accessories Altering and repairing costume pieces
Laundering, pressing and assembling costumes
Working backstage during performance, assisting with costume changes Relaying costume repair and cleaning information to the lead
Returning borrowed costumes when no longer needed
Box Office, including:
Oversees the greeting of patrons and sale of tickets Trains and supervises student box office workers
Prepares daily deposits of ticket revenues and maintains accounting records
Provides customer service on the phone and in person, resolving complex issues
Finding, borrowing, and shopping for costumes and accessories Measuring and fitting cast members
Sewing and otherwise constructing costumes and accessories Altering and repairing costume pieces
Laundering, pressing and assembling costumes
Working backstage during performance, assisting with costume changes Relaying costume repair and cleaning information to the lead
Returning borrowed costumes when no longer needed
Maintains lighting, stage equipment, tools, and other machinery and supplies in the theatre area.
May perform set changes and other miscellaneous tasks as necessary during the show. May perform sound reinforcement, recording and playback duties.
Assists Theatre Technical Director in maintaining organization and cleanliness of theatre facility as required.
May serve on the run crew for theater and special events and operate appropriate theatrical equipment.
Anticipates and meets all customer needs accurately, professionally, and with a commitment to customer satisfaction.
Performs other related duties as assigned