Theater Technician

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF DENVER • Denver, CO

4d • $21 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Theater Technician will be responsible for supporting all production and event efforts for the JCC Arts, Culture and Community Programs department and will report to the Production Manager. Department programs include Festivals (JAAMM, DJFF, and ReelAbilities), Denver Children’s Theatre, and Wolf Theatre Academy. These efforts include supporting technical and event operations for JCC, MACC, and rental users. Approximately 75% of scheduled shifts over the course of a year will be during weekend, evening, and holiday hours. Various programs and productions may also require regular workday hours, depending on program needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience working in a professional theater environment
• Strong understanding of theatre facilities and standard theatrical equipment
• Strong communication, organization, and technical skills
• Strong client management skills with a cordial and professional demeanor
• Experience with theatrical lighting, audio, video, and scenic construction
• Basic competency with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Great multitasker, attention to detail, hard-working and self-motivated
• Availability to work nights and weekends

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree or greater in Technical Theater
• Comfortable with an ETC Ion light board, 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
• Comfortable with hand and power tools
• Comfortable working with artists, children and families
• Comfort with large groups/audience interactions
• Knowledge of safety and security rules and regulations
• Lighting, sound, video or scenic design experience

Responsibilities

• Providing a world class experience for all JCC and MACC users and patrons
• Supporting production and event operations for JCC, The Mizel Arts and Culture Center, and rental events
• Supporting Technical Director in maintaining equipment functionality
• Supporting Technical Director in maintaining theater facilities
• Acting as needed 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
• Complementary individual membership to the JCC’s Fitness and Aquatics Center (for those regularly working 20+ hours per week)
• Range of staff discounts (for those regularly working 20+ hours per week)
• Up to 20% off for the JCC’s Preschool and Summer Camp childcare programs (for those regularly working 20+ hours per week)
• Discounted tickets to Mizel Arts and Culture events (for those regularly working 20+ hours per week)
• Discounted program and class costs (for those regularly working 20+ hours per week)
• Access to the JCCA’s resource center
• Ongoing professional development and networking opportunities
• Educational stipends for qualifying employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level