Performing Arts Technician

Overview

Title: Performing Arts Technician I

Classification: Performing Arts Technician I

Department: The department of Theatre/Dance within the division of Academic Affairs. Located in Southern California, with proximity to the film and television industries of Los Angeles and the performing arts communities of Orange County. The program focuses on real-world training through hands-on curriculum and preparing students for all facets of the theatre industry and academia.

• Completion of professional training or applicable college coursework and practical experience.
• A minimum of one year of experience working for a theater, repertory, or stock company engaged in the applicable production specialty (such as costume construction, stage and set construction, lighting production, and/or sound and audio production).
• Working knowledge of design principles and the ability to translate design specifications, blueprints, or drawings into applicable costume, scenery, lighting, and sound production.
• Ability to identify and acquire materials and supplies needed for projects and manage materials budgets for production specialty and specific projects.
• Foundational knowledge of applicable software packages for the production specialty.
• General knowledge of historical periods as they relate to the production specialty.
• Working knowledge of and ability to use the patterns, methods, materials, and equipment involved in the construction and reconstruction of costumes and related accessories.
• Ability to assist in the training and supervision of students involved in productions.
• General knowledge of methods and problems related to the applicable production specialty area.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

• Completion of professional training or relevant college coursework, along with practical experience. A minimum of one year of experience working with a theater, repertory, or stock company in a relevant production specialty (such as costume construction, stage and set construction, lighting production, or sound and audio production).
• Working knowledge of design principles and the ability to translate design specifications, blueprints, or drawings into applicable costumes, scenery, lighting, and sound production. Ability to identify and acquire the appropriate materials and supplies needed for projects, as well as manage material budgets for specific production specialties and projects.
• Foundational knowledge of relevant software packages for the production specialty and a general understanding of historical periods as they pertain to the field.
• Knowledge of patterns, methods, materials, and equipment related to the construction and reconstruction of costumes and accessories. Ability to assist in the training and supervision of students involved in productions. General knowledge of methods and challenges related to the production specialty area.

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Title IX Coordinator information is provided. Ability to climb ladders up to 12–20 feet tall and work on catwalks at heights of 20–40 feet. Ability to work in varying light and sound levels. Ability to move and lift heavy equipment. Ability to concentrate and multi-task under tight timelines and pressure.

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who…