Technical Theatre Coordinator

San Juan College • Farmington, NM

5d • $22

About The Position

This position is responsible for the technical operation of all theatre and public events productions. MAJOR DUTIES Provides specialized technical theatre support for productions in the Henderson Performance Hall, Connie Gotsch and Black Box Theatres. Maintains and coordinates stage equipment; transports equipment across campus. Supervise part-time techs including managing scheduling for techs based on theatre events schedule. Designs and participates in all aspects of stage production. Assists in the supervision of work study students. Provides service to vendors in the use of the technical facilities, and safety. Works with internal and external experts to maintain a safe environment in excellent working order. Assists with inventory and budget. Performs related duties.

Requirements

• Knowledge of stage rigging.
• Knowledge of college and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of lighting equipment and design.
• Knowledge of set design principles.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of technical theatre equipment.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of technical riders and costs associated to fulfill them.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the construction of sets.
• Skill in the interpretation of blueprints and set designs.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of an associate’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Theatre rigging certification or ability to obtain within 1 year from date of employment.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position minimum of two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of New Mexico for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Cover Letter (Required)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume (Required)
• List of 3 Supervisor References. (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to those with a degree in theatre.
• Unofficial Transcripts (Optional)

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized technical theatre support for productions in the Henderson Performance Hall, Connie Gotsch and Black Box Theatres.
• Maintains and coordinates stage equipment; transports equipment across campus.
• Supervise part-time techs including managing scheduling for techs based on theatre events schedule.
• Designs and participates in all aspects of stage production.
• Assists in the supervision of work study students.
• Provides service to vendors in the use of the technical facilities, and safety.
• Works with internal and external experts to maintain a safe environment in excellent working order.
• Assists with inventory and budget.
• Performs related duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree