Scene Technician

About the role

The Quarry Amphitheater (QA) at UCSC is a unique outdoor venue known for its innovative design and rich cultural offerings. The QA is part of a network of prestigious amphitheaters across the country, and it serves as a hub for artistic expression and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• General Production Assistance: Unloading/loading trucks, setting up/striking staging and/or scenic elements, arranging lighting equipment, arranging sound equipment, performing maintenance functions, running production-related errands.
• Specialized Production Assistance: Works with proficiency in a specific area of specialization as directed (Lighting, Sound, Multi-Media).

Requirements

• Two years of college and one year of experience in theater production.
• Knowledge of most aspects of production.
• Proven time management skills.
• Ability to maintain most lighting components, including some knowledge of computerized lighting control systems.
• Ability to install and troubleshoot sound systems and plots.
• Ability to install, operate, troubleshoot, and repair most multi-media systems and plots.
• Ability to coordinate across technical areas to ensure the timely realization of the event.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a team.
• Ability to communicate professionally.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Qualifications

• Two years of college and one year of experience in theater production and/or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of most aspects of production.
• Proven time management skills.
• Ability to maintain most lighting components, including some knowledge of computerized lighting control systems.
• Ability to install and troubleshoot sound systems and plots.
• Ability to install, operate, troubleshoot, and repair most multi-media systems and plots.
• Ability to coordinate across technical areas to ensure the timely realization of the event.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a team.
• Ability to communicate professionally.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Skills

• Demonstrated intermediate knowledge and experience sufficient to operate theatrical rigging equipment.
• Working knowledge of basic rigging, electrical, audio and acoustic, and multi-media theory and physical laws.
• Ability to mix lectures, taped performances, and small live-reinforced events.

Benefits

The position offers a competitive hourly rate of $27.06, with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability. Benefits eligibility is not applicable for this position.

Pay

Budgeted Salary: $27.06/hourly

Schedule

Part-time, Variable Percentage of Time: 15%, 6 Hours per Week. Days of the Week: Mon-Sun, TBD. Shift Includes: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend.

Contact Information

For guidance related to the application process or if you are experiencing difficulties when applying, please review the Applicant Resources on our website. For more information about the IRD and the applicant review process, view this link.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.