Theatre Technical Assistant

Description

Working closely with the Technical Director / Resident Designer and Theatre Department Chair, this

position assists with the technical theatre operations of McDonald Theatre in the Gearan Performing

Arts Center and Williams Studio Theatre including set construction, lighting, sound, and necessary

maintenance of equipment and theatre facilities. The Theatre Technical Assistant also supports the

Technical Director / Resident Designer in the supervision and mentoring of Stagecraft lab students and

student workers.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Train, supervise, and/or mentor Stagecraft lab students, student technical crews, and scene

shop student workers.

2. Assist with set construction and other design areas as needed for HWS Theatre productions.

3. Train, supervise, and/or mentor THTR 900 Theatre Production students who are working on

faculty-directed productions in technical theatre roles. This may include stage managers,

assistant stage managers, light board operators, sound board operators, projections operators,

run crew, etc.

4. Attend technical and dress rehearsals, performances, and strikes for faculty-directed

productions as needed.

5. Assist with upkeep and basic maintenance of shop and theatre spaces.

6. Provide technical support for additional Theatre Department events beyond the faculty-directed

productions. Examples may include guest artist performances, works-in-progress events from

Theatre classes, other special events in McDonald Theatre or Williams Studio.

Other Information:

The position is a part-time, 15-20 hours/week, 25 weeks/year, non-exempt position. Hours are

generally in the mornings or afternoons but occasional work on evenings or weekends may be

required. Pay rate range is $20.00/hr —$30.00/hr.

Qualifications

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Theatre or related field, or equivalent combination of

education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of equipment

used in a theatre scene shop and/or construc;on.

• Prior training and/or experience in theatre technical production is preferred.

• Experience in safely operating in a scene shop (or woodshop). This includes working with power

tools, the ability to read and understand shop drawings, and knowledge of basic math skills

required for measuring and cutting.

• Commitment to scene shop safety protocols.

• Willingness to be trained on equipment and procedures.

• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekends and evenings, as

production needs dictate.

• Ability to work well with others, especially unskilled students is essen;al.

• Strong communication skills and willingness to take initiative.

• Highly reliable, flexible, and adaptable.

• Valid driver’s license, ability to lift 50 pounds, and comfortable working at safe heights.

• The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other

cultures or backgrounds is required.

• Familiarity with campus environments or similar educational settings is advantageous.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Colleges are an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment in their programs and activities against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, caregiver status, military status, including past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, social class, or any other category or characteristic protected by applicable law.