Performing Arts Technician

Performing Arts Technician I

• 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 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 applicable production specialty area.

• 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, is essential.
• Candidates should have a working knowledge of design principles and the ability to translate design specifications, blueprints, or drawings into applicable costumes, scenery, lighting, and sound production.
• Additionally, they must be able to identify and acquire the appropriate materials and supplies needed for projects, as well as manage material budgets for specific production specialties and projects.
• A foundational knowledge of relevant software packages for the production specialty is necessary, along with a general understanding of historical periods as they pertain to the field.
• Possess working knowledge and the ability to use patterns, methods, materials, and equipment related to the construction and reconstruction of costumes and accessories.
• The ability to assist in the training and supervision of students involved in productions.
• A general knowledge of methods and challenges related to the applicable production specialty area is important.

Ability to climb ladders, upwards of 12 to 20 feet tall and work on catwalks at heights of 20 to 40 feet. Working in various light levels 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. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

Applicants will be required to disclose any sexual harassment determinations within the last seven years after meeting minimum qualifications. Applicants may also be required to sign a release form for release of information by prior employers.

Jun 30, 2027 (9:00 PM)

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