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

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

4d•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