Performing Arts Technician

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Salary Range

Classification Range $21.47 - $31.27 per hour

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $21.47 - $25.15 per hour)

Work Schedule

Intermittent, on an as-needed hourly basis, based on departmental needs. This is a temporary, intermittent position ending on or before June 30, 2027, with the possibility of annual renewal contingent upon available funding and program needs. Hours will not exceed 1,000 per fiscal year. This is a non-benefited position.

Why CSUF

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a leading public university known for its strong academic programs and commitment to student success. As one of the largest campuses in the CSU system, CSUF fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. The university values teaching, research, and service, creating an environment where students, staff, and faculty can thrive. Joining CSUF means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact.

We continuously seek individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

Department

The department of Theatre/Dance within the division of Academic Affairs is situated in the heart of Southern California with proximity to the film and television industries of Los Angeles and the performing arts communities and theme park industry of Orange County. We are committed to providing students with real-world training through hands-on curriculum and are dedicated to preparing students for all facets of the theatre industry and academia.

In the areas of performance, design, and technical production, high impact practices encourage life-long learning habits, collaborative skills, and team dynamics that prepare students for future success. We strive to create a student-centered educational environment that builds upon the artistic skills of students while preparing them to adapt, innovate, and respond to the ever-changing professional performing arts environment. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Performing Arts Technician I.

The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

The Performing Arts Technician I supports production design, technical implementation, and maintenance for theatrical and performing arts events at Grand Central and the Arena Theatre. This position collaborates with faculty and production staff to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of performances. Assists with load-in, setup, rehearsals, performances, strike, and post-production activities. Supports implementation of scenic, lighting, sound, rigging, and projection elements.

Operates production equipment as assigned. Assists in scenic construction and installation. Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs of theatrical equipment. Assists with inventory management and organization of tools and materials. Supports ordering and tracking of production supplies. Other duties as assigned.

Competition 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 appropriate 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…