Lead Theatre Technician

Reports To: Executive Director, Media & Production Services

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition : req
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Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Union

Work Schedule: Varies - will include evening and weekends.

Number of Openings: 1

Serves as a lead person associated with the following as assigned for Cuyahoga Community College theater and community events taking place in the theatre facilities: set‑up/delivery, creation and maintenance of costumes, operation of the box office, or run crew. Works closely with the Theatre Technical Director to provide assistance for technical production services and internal and external clients who use the theatre facilities.

Coordinates and manages scheduled events, including assessing client needs, processing scheduling forms, and managing work assignments for part‑time technical staff and student assistants.

Serves as lead person as assigned:

• Set up of lighting, sound, props, riggings and fly‑rail for theatre and special events
• Construction of sets and the set‑up of the stage
• Maintenance of production specific items including but not limited to props and food
• Troubleshooting of problems during rehearsals and performances
• Break down of theatre and special events

Additional duties may well include:

• Finding, borrowing, and shopping for costumes and accessories; measuring and fitting cast members
• Sewing and otherwise constructing costumes and accessories; altering and repairing costume pieces
• Laundering, pressing and assembling costumes
• Working backstage during performance, assisting with costume changes; relaying costume repair and cleaning information to the lead
• Returning borrowed costumes when no longer needed

• Oversees the greeting of patrons and sale of tickets; trains and supervises student box office workers
• Prepares daily deposits of ticket revenues and maintains accounting records
• Provides customer service on the phone and in person, resolving complex issues
• Finding, borrowing, and shopping for costumes and accessories; measuring and fitting cast members
• Sewing and otherwise constructing costumes and accessories; altering and repairing costume pieces
• Laundering, pressing and assembling costumes
• Working backstage during performance, assisting with costume changes; relaying costume repair and cleaning information to the lead
• Returning borrowed costumes when no longer needed

Maintains lighting, stage equipment, tools, and other machinery and supplies in the theatre area.

May perform set changes and other miscellaneous tasks as necessary during the show. May perform sound reinforcement, recording and playback duties.

Assists Theatre Technical Director in maintaining organization and cleanliness of theatre facility as required.

May serve on the run crew for theatre and special events and operate appropriate theatrical equipment.

Anticipates and meets all customer needs accurately, professionally, and with a commitment to customer satisfaction.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Minimum of four years of equivalent full‑time professional (paid) work experience or internship in at least three of the following areas of specialization: stage management, lighting, electrical, carpentry, rigging, props, costuming, house management, box office or marketing.
• Experience with technical theatre production process and/or front of house operations. Proven ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend/assist with remedy. Experience in dealing with the public with courtesy and diplomacy.
• Excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships.
• Experience dealing with last minute changes in a fluid work environment.
• Must have a positive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively within a group.
• Must have the ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and traveling to alternate campus locations as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Experience dealing with last minute changes in a fluid work environment.