Theatrical Technician

Los Angeles County Museum Of Natural History Foundation•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) is seeking a Theatrical Technician for its Education & Programs department. The position is responsible for installing, maintaining, and operating audiovisual and lighting equipment and software, and assisting with planning and developing audiovisual and lighting components for programs. The technician supports Performing Arts live theatrical programs and the NHM Commons Theater. This is a part-time, regular, non-exempt position paying $25.50 per hour. Applicants must submit a cover letter, current resume, and a list of 3–4 references. Application review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Theater Arts or a related field, or a minimum of two years of professional theatrical production experience.
Two or more years of professional experience implementing and maintaining audiovisual systems and lighting for live performances.
Knowledge of and experience with software-based live show controls.
Experience with low-voltage cabling, termination, live sound and production, and audio mixing for wireless microphones.
Proficiency with a variety of media and design-related software, such as Photoshop, Digital Performer, Flash, After Effects, and AutoCAD.
Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with strong communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work with teams, across departments and an organization, and with external audiences; ability to collaborate effectively with all organizational levels.
Ability to independently organize and prioritize work to meet agreed-upon deadlines.
Excellent collaborative, project management, and supervisory skills for team-based project development.

Responsibilities

Install, de-install, program, maintain, research, and troubleshoot audiovisual and lighting equipment, supplies, systems, and software for Performing Arts live theatrical programs and the NHM Commons Theater.
Create and edit media for Performing Arts live theatrical programs and the NHM Commons Theater.
Mix and troubleshoot live audio for performances using wired and wireless microphone systems, sound cues and playback devices, recording devices, and other audio equipment.
Operate theatrical lighting equipment for live performances and events, including lighting consoles, theatrical lighting instruments, DMX control systems, and other lighting equipment.
Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain video projection, playback, and recording devices, including projectors, cameras, and other video equipment.
Work with the Manager, Performing Arts, on maintenance and repair of audio systems housed within full-suit cable-controlled and animatronic puppets.