About the Department
Under direction, performs technical theatrical duties to support a wide variety of music, dance, theater productions, and other special events; reviews scenic plans, lighting, video and audio plots; reviews and completes work requests for stage productions; installs and maintains theatrical control systems; attends and assists with technical and dress rehearsals; and performs other duties as assigned.
Works under the direct supervision of the department manager.
Does not directly or indirectly supervise other employees but may provide work direction to lower-level employees, temporary employees, and/or student workers.
Work Schedule
This is a temporary substitute position on an as needed basis. Schedule will vary as needed for coverage.
Position Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties and responsibilities are typical of those performed in this classification.
Performs technical theatrical duties to support a wide variety of music, dance, theater productions, and other special events (e.g., graduation ceremony, guest speakers, etc.).
Reviews scenic plans, lighting, video and audio plots; works from blueprints, drawings, layouts, and other renderings to design and construct stage sets; prepares cost estimates and orders needed supplies, equipment, material, and rentals for productions, confers with designers and directors on budget and time considerations and restraints.
Reviews and completes work requests for stage productions; utilizes tools and equipment to inspect, repair, fabricate and install a variety of requested performing arts construction and stage designs; orders, rents, or otherwise acquires props and set pieces per production designer’s specifications; works with the department manager and technical staff to ensure that construction, painting, rigging, and set-up of stage settings and other assigned events are set up in a proper, safe, and timely manner.
Installs, and maintains theatrical control systems; operates video, sound and/or lighting consoles during performances and special events; reinforces sound for live music performances; designs, implements, programs, and maintains computerized playback systems to produce audio, visual and special effects during productions.
Attends and assists with technical and dress rehearsals to ensure the proper execution of scene, lighting, and audio shifts, properties placement, and shifting, and costume changes; confers with the department manager to make sure productions will run smoothly.
Collaborates with staff, vendors, and contractors to guide, oversee and inspect job specifications and completed work.
Minimum Qualifications
The education, training, and experience qualifications are considered likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities to perform the above essential duties.
Education and Experience:
One year of college course work (30 semester units or equivalent quarter) from an accredited college or university in theatre arts, technical theatrics, multimedia productions, or a closely related field.
Four years of technical theater/dramatic production work experience in one or more of the following areas: set construction, stage rigging, stage lighting, stage audio, or stage video, including experience using computerized theatrical control systems.
Licenses/Certifications/Other Requirements:
Principles, methods, materials, and terminology used in theatrical set design, construction, lighting, rigging, video, and audio design and set-up.
Arrange the technical aspects of theatrical productions, including set construction, stage rigging, lighting, audio, and video.
Read and interpret designs, blueprints, renderings, and other drawings execute scenery, lighting, video, and audio designs.
Research, apply, and explain the laws, regulations, policies and/or procedures applicable to areas of assignment.
Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STANDARDS:
The following physical and mental standards are identified as necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. However, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Mobility: walking or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, lighting devices, soundboards, and related performing arts equipment; bending at the waist, kneeling, and crouching to retrieve tools, equipment, and materials; climbing ladders and scaffolding.
Lifting: lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling heavy objects weighing 50lbs.or less as assigned by the position.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Other Qualifications
Application Process
This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:
- Resume
- Academic transcripts showing the required coursework
Applications with incomplete information (i.e. statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered. Additional documents not requested in the announcement will not be reviewed.
Position Funding
This position is offered contingent upon funding. GCCD reserves the right to extend, withdraw, and/or reopen this position at any time. Additional openings, for the same position, which become available prior to the end of the hiring process may be filled by qualified applicants that applied to this job announcement.
Commitment to Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
GCCD values diversity and recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides meaningful role models for all students. Our hiring processes support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates.
Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws, GCC provides reasonable accommodation to all individuals throughout the recruitment process and during employment with the District.
To learn more about GCCD, please visit our website at glendale.edu