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Production Technician (Part-Time)

Los Angeles, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Apr 2025

💰 $64,000/yr($54,000/yr – $64,000/yr)

About the role

AMDA College of the Performing Arts, with campuses in New York City and Hollywood, is one of the foremost post-secondary performing arts colleges in the country. AMDA offers various pathways for students to receive unparalleled performing arts education taught by world-class industry professionals, including Professional Conservatory Certificates as well as undergraduate and graduate degrees (Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Occupational Studies, Master of Fine Arts and Master of Arts). The Production Technician (Part-Time) staff are responsible for assisting in the execution of all technical elements for AMDA Productions, Capstones, Artist’s Lab and additional educational, co-educational or extracurricular activities on campus. Duties will include, but are not limited to, scenic and property construction and painting, installation of lighting, audio and video equipment, programming of lighting, audio and video control boards/software and the maintenance of other assorted production resources and equipment. Production Technician (Part-Time) staff will also provide a production presence in technical and dress rehearsals as well as performances to assist as needed with the training of student crew members and address technical issues as they arise. Primary Responsibilities:

Assist with scenic construction, load-in of scenery, scenic art and painting, maintaining, building, altering, and organizing stage properties
Assist with mixed medium construction of scenic elements to include, but not limited to, an application of skills in fine carpentry, metal working, welding, and/or textiles.
Hang, circuit, focus, and assist in the execution of the theatrical lighting.
Assist in the pulling, organization, cataloging, and maintenance of all props, furniture and scenic dressing.
Clean, repair, and maintain theatrical spaces, tools, lighting equipment, and audio/visual equipment.
Assist in setting up and strike of all production elements pre-show and post-show.
Operate Sound, Lighting and Projection systems during the run of a show.
Assist in setting up and operating AV-equipment and/or staging elements at any off-campus locations.
Assist in making improvements to resources and theatrical spaces.
Monitor performances for technical difficulties and assist Stage Manager in resolving issues as they arise.
Assist with ensuring that the student crew successfully sets up to open the house, is operating scenery or lighting as instructed, and follows shutdown procedures end of night.
Assist Houses Management as necessary to prepare the house for performances.
Program lighting, sound and/or projections for various levels of AMDA productions
Assist Technical Direction team in maintaining inventories of production resources.
Make repairs and alterations to any element of production while shows are in performance to maintain the integrity of the performance and ensure the safety of performers.
Oversee the set-up, running, and strike of production equipment to support the AMDA community.

Required Qualifications:

BA or BFA in technical theater or equivalent in experience.
Expertise in standard tools, concepts, practices and procedures in Theatrical Production.
Experience working in multiple areas of production including but not limited to: Scenery, Scenic Painting, Props, Lighting, Audio, Video, etc.
Works collaboratively in a team atmosphere and operates well under pressure.
Highly motivated and detail oriented with strong communication skills.
Ability to foster and maintain a safe working environment utilizing industry standard practices.
Ability to work professionally in an educational environment.
Work well and collaboratively in a team atmosphere.
Ability to operate well under pressure.
Availability in daytime, evening, and weekend hours