Performing Arts Specialist

Performing Arts Theatre Specialist

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Director of Lehman Stages, the Performing Arts Theatre Specialist oversees the technical requirements for the various performance spaces under Lehman Stages management. The role ensures safe and reasonable utilization of the Lovinger Theatre, Studio Theatre, Student Experimental Theatre, and Dance Lab, following accepted professional practices, and manages maintenance and repair of all technical equipment in these venues.

• Oversee the technical operations and safe use of all Lehman Stages‑managed performance spaces.
• Serve as technical supervisor for all Multimedia, Theatre, and Dance Program productions, ensuring professional standards are met.
• Supervise the scenic shop and undergraduate student crew, maintaining production and rehearsal facilities and ensuring a safe working environment.
• Construct all scenic elements for productions and oversee scenic shop procurement and budgeting.
• Train and manage technical crew and staff, ensuring proficiency with technical systems and equipment.
• Manage maintenance, repair, and inventory of all technical equipment, and evaluate and implement system upgrades.
• Conduct safety inspections of internal and external equipment and scenery, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Collaborate with college administration on facilities management and maintenance related to performance spaces.
• Assist outside technical personnel and provide technical support for college events held in performance venues.
• Provide accurate technical documentation and drafting, including CAD/Vector Works drawings for production planning and space management.

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and four years of related experience.

Salary commensurate with education and experience, $94,909. CUNY’s benefits include health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits, tuition waivers for graduate study, generous paid time off, and access to extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on campus.

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. Italian Americans are also included among protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity.

Lehman College, Bronx, New York.

Full‑Time

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