Theater Technician

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF DENVER • Denver, CO

12d • $21 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Theater Technician supports production and event efforts for the JCC Arts, Culture and Community Programs department, including festivals, Denver Children’s Theatre, and Wolf Theatre Academy. The role supports technical and event operations for the JCC, the Mizel Arts and Culture Center (MACC), and rental users, and reports to the Production Manager. Approximately 75% of scheduled shifts over the course of a year are during weekends, evenings, and holidays, though some programs and productions may require regular workday hours.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience working in a professional theater environment.
• Strong understanding of theater facilities and standard theatrical equipment.
• Strong communication, organization, and technical skills.
• Strong client management skills and a cordial, professional demeanor.
• Experience with theatrical lighting, audio, video, and scenic construction.
• Basic competency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to multitask, attention to detail, hard-working attitude, and self-motivation.
• Availability to work nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Technical Theater.
• Comfort with an ETC Ion light board, a Behringer X32 digital sound board, and basic knowledge of QLab software or comparable equipment and systems.
• Experience troubleshooting lighting, audio, and video equipment.
• Experience providing event hospitality support.
• Comfort working with hand and power tools.
• Comfort working with artists, children, and families.
• Comfort interacting with large groups or audiences.
• Knowledge of safety and security rules and regulations.
• Lighting, sound, video, or scenic design experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide a world-class experience for JCC and MACC users and patrons.
• Support production and event operations for the JCC, the Mizel Arts and Culture Center, and rental events.
• Support the Technical Director in maintaining equipment functionality.
• Support the Technical Director in maintaining theater facilities.
• As needed, work in typical theatrical crew positions for internal and external events, such as stage manager, light-board operator, sound-board operator, media operator, carpenter, and/or camera operator.

Benefits

• Paid time off accrued from the first day based on years of service and hours worked, in compliance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
• Part-time employees who regularly work 20 or more hours per week receive a complimentary individual membership to the JCC Fitness and Aquatics Center.
• Part-time employees who regularly work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for staff discounts, including up to 20% off JCC Preschool and Summer Camp childcare programs, discounted tickets to Mizel Arts and Culture events, and discounted program and class costs.
• All employees may join the JCCs of North America community, with access to a resource center, ongoing professional development and networking opportunities, and educational stipends for qualifying employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed