Technical Theatre Specialist (Temporary Pool)
CATEGORY: Technical
Ohlone College
Fremont, CA
US
Job Details
DESCRIPTION
Technical Theatre Specialist (Temporary Pool)
Ohlone College
Salary: $50.00 Hourly
Job Type: Temporary
Division: Kinesiology, Athletics, and Performing Arts
Opening Date: 12/04/2025
Location: Fremont Campus
Job Number: 202300170
Department: Kinesiology, Athletics, and Performing Arts
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Ohlone College Theatre & Dance department in Fremont, CA is seeking a TECHNICAL THEATRE SPECIALIST. Pay is $50/hour, 40 hours per week. Start date: February 2026. For more information and to apply, please follow this link:
https://apptrkr.com/6793081?sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Ideal Candidate Statement
This position provides skilled technical support for the Theatre & Dance department by constructing stage sets, props, and special effects; operating and maintaining sound and lighting equipment; and assisting with cost estimates, inventory management, and safety compliance. The technician supports all aspects of theater production and instruction, ensuring smooth operation of scene shops, stages, and technical equipment.
This is a temporary position, limited to a maximum of 165 working days within a fiscal year.
Duties and Responsibilities
Construct, erect, and paint stage scenery, backdrops, flats, and props.
Operate, maintain, and repair sound, lighting, projection, rigging, and painting equipment.
Monitor and train students in the safe use of tools and technical equipment related to theater productions.
Assist in estimating production costs, time requirements, and technical needs for sets, lighting, and scenery.
Maintain inventory records and generate supply and equipment orders; issue materials and tools to students.
Ensure proper maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of scene shops, stages, equipment storage, and audience areas.
Support rehearsals and performances by directing stage crews and planning work schedules as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned to support the Theatre & Dance department's educational and production mission.
Must consistently adhere to established professional theatre protocols and production deadlines to ensure all technical and design elements are completed on schedule in support of the department's academic and performance goals.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge:
Technical direction, stage and prop design & construction, lighting, projections, sound, rigging, scenic painting, and special effects relevant to theater.
Principles and safe methods of stage and prop management, including the use of power and hand tools.
Color harmony and set-building materials.
Stage set design, floor plans, elevations, and construction techniques.
Operation and maintenance of contemporary sound consoles, lighting consoles, projection equipment, speakers, amplifiers, and digital audio systems.
Applicable fire regulations, safety codes, and health standards for theater environments.
Acoustics and sound control principles.
Inventory management practices.
Computer systems, software, and hardware used in theater technical operations.
Skills:
Assist with sound mixing and sound design for theater productions, including operation of digital and analog sound consoles, microphone setup, audio editing, and speaker placement.
Contribute to set design processes by collaborating with department leads to develop scenic concepts, drafting plans, and assisting with model building or digital rendering.
Support projection design tasks including operation and programming of projection equipment, media server management, and integration of multimedia elements into performances.
Engage in other technical design areas as directed by department faculty as needed.
Work creatively and collaboratively with directors, designers, and instructors to enhance production values and educational experiences.
These responsibilities are encouraged when the Staff Technician has the demonstrated technical skills and the department's production needs require such expertise.
Abilities:
Construct, erect, place, and paint various types of stage scenery and props according to theatrical blueprints and lighting plots.
Organize scene shop activities and coordinate construction projects.
Rig and focus lighting equipment; program lighting consoles effectively.
Create digital audio designs and operate projection equipment.
Use and maintain tools and equipment common to technical theater.
Maintain detailed and accurate inventory and maintenance records.
Provide clear, concise instructions and training to students and staff.
Collaborate efficiently with instructors, staff, students, and external authorities regarding compliance and safety.
Learn and apply general and specialized software applications relevant to the work.
Keep updated with emerging technologies and techniques relevant to theater production design.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
AND
Two or more years of technical training
AND
Two or more years of industry experience
AND
Must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices.
Required Application Materials
Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
A list of three (3) professional references including name, position, organization, phone number, email, and relationship to the applicant.
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SALARY
$50.00 – $50.00 per hour