Theater Technician I (Part-Time/Temporary, 3 Vacancies)

Arlington County VAArlington, VA
Onsite

About The Position

The Cultural Affairs Division within the Arlington Economic Development (AED) Department is seeking three part-time temporary Theater Technicians to provide sound, lighting, and visual arts for facility operations. The Technicians will perform a variety of duties to ensure the smooth operation of Arlington County weekly events, a range of visual music, dance, theater and performing arts programs.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Some experience supporting technical theater or facility operation practices

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of theater carpentry and scenic artistry, lighting effects, or sound systems and associated theatrical equipment
  • Sound reinforcement for concerts/events
  • Troubleshooting various sound/lighting equipment malfunctions/scenarios
  • Coordinating with artists/performers to advance shows
  • Performing minor repair and adjustment for sound/lighting equipment

Responsibilities

  • Performs technical support to theater and visual art equipment
  • Provides basic maintenance/upkeep to the Joint use theaters in Arlington (Gunston Theater One, Two, Theater on The Run, Lubber Run Amphitheater, and Thomas Jefferson Middle School Theater)
  • Operates lighting, sound, and video equipment
  • Arranges staging, lighting, sound, and video for events
  • Performs light carpentry and scenic artistry
  • Services, maintains, and operates a wide variety of equipment
  • Sets up and breaks down events and performances
  • Clears the stage and auditorium spaces (house/lobby) at the beginning/end of a work-shift or event
  • Maintains a record of all maintenance and repair work
  • Submits periodic reports to the Lead Theater Technician
  • Performing other job-related duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Sick leave
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