TEST SBTechnical Production Assistant; Fine and Performing Arts Center

TEST SBTechnical Production Assistant (Fine and Performing Arts Center)

Apply for the TEST SBTechnical Production Assistant (Fine and Performing Arts Center) role at Moraine Valley Community College
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Chicago, IL

$60,000.00–$80,000.00

• Assist the Technical Director of the Fine and Performing Arts Center (FPAC) and team in preparing FPAC facilities and executing academic performing arts events.
• Serve as chief carpenter for academic theater productions and assist with all FPAC events as assigned.
• Train and supervise shop technical staff on set construction, load‑in/out, and shop safety guidelines and procedures.
• Conduct OSHA safety checks for all technical spaces on a regular basis and collaborate with Academic Theater and Music Directors.
• Supervise setup, operation, and technical requirements for academic music rehearsals, performances, recitals, and juries.
• Assist with technical advancements for Academic Theater and Music performances.
• Manage, build, and assemble scenic elements for each academic theater production; transport, load‑in, and strike scenic elements.
• Assist with rigging hung elements to safety standards and install and focus lighting, sound, and video elements as needed.
• Plan, schedule, and train technical shop crew on academic theater set construction, load‑in/out, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain inventory of shop supplies and power tools, and inform the Technical Director of needed supplies.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of technical equipment and maintain backstage storage areas.
• Communicate with the Liberal Arts Office and Academic Theater department on budget for each theater production.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Background in theater, evidenced by coursework and/or related experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in set construction in a producing theatrical venue or scenic studio.
• Basic understanding of theatrical lighting, electrical, sound setup, ability to read a stage plot, and theater rigging.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency with software programs used in the field.
• Willingness to adapt to a flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 75 pounds and work on a lift or ladder up to 25 feet high.
• Comfortable stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling as required.
• Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Comfortable working in all types of environments, including exposure to chemicals.

Entry level

Full-time

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