Production Specialist - Theatre (Part-Time)

Location: Main Campus – Dayton, OH
Part-time, regular status, 9-month work schedule (spring and fall seasons only), up to 28 hours per week.

About the Role

The Production Specialist ensures the smooth operation of Blair Hall Theatre productions, events, and facilities. This role is responsible for constructing, installing, and maintaining production elements, supervising student crews, and coordinating with faculty, staff, and external users to support rehearsals, productions, and special events.

Responsibilities

• Construct, install, and maintain scenic elements for theatre productions and events, ensuring all work is completed safely, to quality standards, and by established deadlines.
• Supervise, train, and direct student employees and lab students in the scene shop and theatre, assigning work, monitoring progress, and promoting safe work practices.
• Maintain the theatre and scene shop by organizing, inspecting, repairing, and replenishing equipment, tools, and supplies to ensure operational readiness.
• Coordinate with faculty, staff, students, and external users to plan, prepare, and support rehearsals, productions, and special events, serving as the primary Sinclair representative during event operations.
• Collaborate with the Blair Hall Theatre Manager, directors, department chairs, and other theatre users to prioritize production workflows, schedule technical support, and oversee student crews.
• Verify that production and event preparations meet established quality and safety standards before final approval.
• Assist the Blair Hall Theatre Manager in monitoring and administering event-related budgets, authorizing approved expenditures, and making operational decisions during rehearsals and live events.
• Demonstrate knowledge of front-of-house responsibilities during public events.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in theatre, theatre technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in theatre production, including scene shop equipment and standard theatre equipment (sound/lighting/stage rigging).
• Knowledge and understanding of theatre facilities, equipment, and standard practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Strong initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, with a collaborative approach.
• Management skills to supervise students in scenic construction, painting, and running public events.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain highly responsible and reliable.

Pay

Hourly pay rate: $20.43.

Benefits

• Tuition waiver for employee (3 credit hours per semester).
• Opportunity for advancement and promotion.
• Support for continued professional development and education.
• OPERS pension participation, with a 14% employer contribution.
• Paid holidays (14 days annually; part-time employees are paid for regularly scheduled hours on these days).
• High-quality programs and events for work-life balance.