Theater Technician
Job Title:
Theater Technician
Position Number:
CCC992
Location:
Cypress College
Department:
CC Visual and Performing Arts
Percentage of Employment :
100%
Months of Employment :
12 Months Per Year
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.)
About Us::
Do you strive to make a difference in higher education? Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity to be a part of our students’ educational success and lifelong learning? If so, we invite you to join North Orange County Community College District. We are proud to enroll over 60,000 students and serve a population of over one million people, annually! Home to more than 2,600 employees, our highly skilled, professional, and diverse faculty and staff are leading two of California’s premier colleges, Cypress Community College and Fullerton Community College, as well as one of the largest continuing education programs, North Orange Continuing Education.
The ideal candidate will share Cypress College’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Cypress College student body is incredibly diverse, with over 46% Latinx, 24% Asian/Pacific Islander, 16% Caucasian, 4% African American, and 0.18% American Indian/Alaskan Native. Students from over 30 countries join our International Student program every year. The College believes in creating an inclusive and multicultural learning experience where faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds can contribute to the development of our students.
Cypress College is a 2023 Aspen Top 150 college, a 2021 Equity Champion of Higher Education, is ranked 3rd in the nation (among community colleges between 5,000 and 15,000 students) for the quality of faculty/teaching and 1st in California (out of 114) in the 2018 and 2020 Best Community Colleges report by Niche.com. Cypress College epitomizes an environment of academic excellence, underscored by our 53% completion rate, a full 7% higher than the state average. Whether it is career-technical studies such as our T-TEN program, a collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation which is ranked #1 in the nation, or academic programs, such as English and ESL, where the success rate of our students is 15% higher than statewide averages, Cypress College sets the benchmark for excellence. Cypress College is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was awarded a DHSI Title V grant in 2019. The college is also eligible for designation as an Asian American, Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). Cypress College is proud of its many programs that serve our diverse student body, such as the Legacy and Puente programs, and our STEM Program, which is one of only 11 community colleges in the nation to be acknowledged by NASA for supporting minority student populations in the STEM fields. The College also provides many avenues of support for our faculty and staff through networks that include the Latinx, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and LGBTQ Faculty Staff Associations.
College employees are guided by the five core values of Excellence, Integrity, Collegiality and Inclusiveness, centered in Equity. We are a Guided Pathways institution, and our comprehensive Student Services programs support and enhance strategic goals related to access, retention and persistence initiatives on campus. In partnership with instructional faculty, our student services staff and faculty strive to implement innovative strategies to ensure all students succeed and experience a culturally relevant environment on campus.
Cypress College is an equity-minded institution, committed to ensuring all students are supported on their academic journey. We proudly invest in our students’ success and we invite you to be a part of this celebrated and diverse community of learners. Buen Cypress! We Take This Journey Together. More information can be found at www.cypresscollege.edu .
Cypress College Fine & Performing Arts is experiencing transformative growth and change. As a result, there is a keen interest in creative collaborations and equity-focused practices that permeate all parts of the division. We house the departments of visual arts, photography, music, dance, media art & design (MAD), theater and journalism. We seek to have a staff of creative minds that can adapt to an ever-changing, rigorous academic arts landscape while maintaining their sense of humor.
What We Offer::
Primary Purpose:
Assisting in the organization of the technical aspects of college theatre productions providing technical assistance, and coordinating the maintenance of theatre, facilities and equipment.
Essential Functions:
Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.
Job Description:
Designs and participates in the set construction and rigging as directed; prepares and controls stage lighting and sound systems as directed.
Assists with the coordination of theater facilities usage; participates in planning meetings and rehearsals for theatre productions and other events for campus and off-campus organizations.
Oversees the use of hand and power tools and equipment; assures the safe use and security of all tools, lighting and sound equipment.
Provides technical assistance and directs the work of theater students and student technicians in the safe operation and use of theater, tools and equipment.
Recommends stage equipment and supplies to be ordered; picks up equipment and supplies when necessary; assists in the development of theater and production budgets as required.
Stores, receives, issues and maintains various tools, lighting and sound equipment, construction materials and supplies; maintains inventory and control records.
Assists instructional staff with the coordination of laboratory training procedures; assists student crews to assure the development of students in the technical areas.
Maintains and enforces fire, safety and health regulations.
Operates a variety of woodworking tools, lighting equipment and sound equipment used in the technical operation of the theater; maintains tools and equipment in proper working condition.
Schedules, trains and provides work direction and guidance to others as directed.
Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Working Relationships:
The Theater Technician maintains frequent contact with various departments and personnel, and outside vendors.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the basic principles and philosophies of stage productions
Knowledge of stage operations including lighting, sound, rigging, and set construction
Knowledge of methods, equipment, materials and terminology used in theatre production management
Knowledge of stage carpentry, painting and electrical work
Knowledge and operation of sound equipment such as microphones, amplifiers and loudspeakers
Knowledge and application of fire regulations and other safety codes
Knowledge of the proper storage and maintenance of equipment and tools
Ability to coordinate and provide technical direction for theater productions
Ability to oversee and participate in performance preparation activities
Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
Ability to meet schedules and time lines
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Special Requirements:
This position requires a valid driver’s license. Incumbent may be required to travel off site for business reasons. All employees driving personal, leased, or district-owned vehicles for District related activities must certify possession of a valid Driver’s License. Employees must certify that personal vehicles are covered by automobile insurance as required by California law. (Administrative Procedure 7400, Section 4.0) If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide your valid Driver’s License information. Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
Minimum two (2) years of technical theater instruction in a college or professional theater program including experience involving set construction, design and operation and maintenance of stage equipment and materials
Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.
Desirable Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts degree in drama/theater with emphasis in technical theater.
High proficiency on the Yamaha CL3 digital mixing console, including strong live audio mixing skills.
High proficiency on Electronic Theater Control (ETC) lighting consoles.
Proficiency and ability to troubleshoot both audio sound systems and stage lighting networks.
Proficient in overhead rigging.
Proficiency in reading technical drawings.
Skilled in use of theater shop power tools.
Experience assisting and promoting the growth and success of a diverse population of students and employees through the development of interculturally competent and equity minded practices or initiatives.
Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.
Working Conditions:
College theater environment; subject to performing electrical work involving high voltage; subject to performing work at great heights; subject to lifting (up to 50 pounds unassisted), standing, bending, pushing and climbing; subject to fumes from paint and dust.
Salary Range:
$6,048 – $7,302 Per Month
Number of Vacancies:
1
Posting Number:
2015652P
Open Date:
07/13/2023
Close Date:
08/03/2023
Special Instructions Summary:
Special COVID 19 Notice: Interviews may be held in person (following all necessary precautions) or in a virtual format.Employees must reside in California while employed with NOCCCD, even during remote work. Thank you for your continued interest in working at North Orange County Community College District.
The North Orange County Community College District is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the communities it serves. The Board of Trustees adopted a position of strongly recommending, rather than mandating, COVID-19 vaccines and strongly recommending boosters for all employees and students, effective January 1, 2023. More information can be found on our District website by visiting https://www.nocccd.edu/covid19 .
Work Schedule: District employees are currently working a hybrid schedule of remote work and in-person each week until further notice. Number of in-person days may vary by position/department. Questions regarding the work schedule may be discussed with Hiring Manager if selected as an interview candidate.
This is a classified position subject to a one-year probationary period. Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with Board Policy and is not negotiable. The applicant selected for the position will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.
The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within six (6) months.
To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate “N/A” (not applicable). Do not use terms such as “see resume” or “see attached”.
The minimum required number of references for this position is three (3) and will be requested at the finalist and/or offer of employment phase of the hiring process.
All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.
Minimum Qualifications – Experience: One year of experience is equivalent to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week (full time). Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for the sole purpose of meeting the experience minimum qualification (Example: Twelve (12) months of part time work experience is equivalent to six (6) months full time).
Minimum Qualifications – Education: 24 units are equal to one year of education. As applicable, education must be from a regionally accredited institution and verifiable on a legible unofficial transcript.
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.
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