Lead Theatre Technician

Department: Theater

Location: Metropolitan Campus

Reports To:  Theater Productions Manager

Recruitment Type:  External/Internal 

Requisition ID: req7140 

Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Union

Work Schedule: Shift varies based on events. Requires evenings and weekends.

Number of Openings:  1

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Serves as a lead person associated with the following as assigned for Cuyahoga Community College theater and community events taking place in the Theater facilities: set-up/delivery, creation
and maintenance of costumes, operation of the box office, or
run crew. Works closely with the Theatre Technical Director to provide assistance for technical production services and internal and external clients who use the
theatre facilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates and manages scheduled events, including assessing client needs, processing scheduling forms, and managing work assignments for part-time technical staff and student assistants.

Serves as lead
person as assigned:

Set-up/Delivery/Breakdown, including:

• Set up of lighting, sound, props, riggings and fly-rail for theatre and special events
• Construction of sets and the set-up of the stage
  
• Maintenance of production specific items including but not limited to props and food
• Troubleshooting of problems during rehearsals and performances
  
• Breakdown of theater and special events.
  

Additional duties may well include:

Creation
and maintenance of costumes, including:

• Finding, borrowing, and shopping for costumes and accessories
• Measuring and fitting cast members
  
• Sewing and otherwise constructing costumes and accessories
• Altering and
  repairing costume pieces
  
• Laundering, pressing and assembling costumes
  
• Working backstage during performance, assisting with costume changes
• Relaying costume repair and cleaning information to the lead
  
• Returning borrowed costumes when no longer needed
  

Box Office, including:

• Oversees the greeting of patrons and sale of tickets
• Trains and
  supervises student box office workers
  
• Prepares daily deposits of ticket revenues and maintains accounting records.
• Provides customer service on the phone and in person, resolving complex issues.
  
• Maintains lighting, stage equipment, tools, and other machinery and supplies in the
  theatre area.
  
• May perform set changes and other miscellaneous tasks as necessary during the show.
• May perform sound reinforcement, recording and playback duties.
  
• Assists Theatre Technical Director in maintaining organization and cleanliness of theatre facility as required.
• May serve on the run crew for theater and special events and operate appropriate theatrical equipment.
  
• Anticipates and meets all customer needs accurately, professionally, and with a commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree
  
• Minimum of four years of equivalent full-time professional (paid) work experience or internship in at least three of the following areas of specialization: stage management, lighting, electrical, carpentry, rigging, props, costuming, house management, box office or marketing.
  
• Experience with technical Theater production process and/or front of house operations.    
• Proven ability to recognize hazardous situations
  and recommend/assist with remedy
• Experience in dealing with the public with courtesy and diplomacy
  
• Excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships.
  
• Experience dealing with last minute changes in a fluid work environment.
  
• Must have a positive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively within a group.   
• Must have the
  ability to work flexible
  hours including nights, weekends, and traveling to alternate campus locations as needed.    
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
  
• Experience
  dealing with last minute changes in a fluid work
  environment

This is a Part-Time (1199/SEIU) Bargaining
Unit Position, Grade 09. Part-Time (1199/SEIU) bargaining unit employees at
Cuyahoga Community College will be considered first for vacant positions.

Target Hiring Rate:  Minimum salary $23.75/hr

Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure. 

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume.  It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application.  This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments.  Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.