Theater Technician Specialist/Client Coordinator

About the role

This position provides first-line on-site technical support for the Loudoun campus theater and event center for the outside events as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the theater and surrounding spaces (e.g. dressing rooms) for the client.
• Operate audio and visual equipment for the event including technical rehearsals, performances and presentations.
• Post show cleanup.
• Maintain the equipment during and after the event.
• Ensure proper use of theater equipment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of theater terminology, design principles and practices, theater equipment/supplies.
• Knowledge of Electronic and audio principles used in theater productions.
• Knowledge of safety requirements for personnel and equipment.
• Ability to trouble shoot and perform routine maintenance of theater production equipment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills required.

Qualifications

• Experience in stage or event production, to include stage rigging, lighting console programming, sound mixing, Audio/Video and computer technology.
• Experience in operating the audio and visual equipment.
• Experience working in an event center environment.
• Experience in theater equipment maintenance and repair.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends.

Skills

• Experience in the event industry, live theater, production or a related field.
• Experience with professional audio systems, including digital and analog mixing consoles, wireless microphones, signal flow and routing.
• Experience with theatrical lighting systems, including digital lighting consoles, ability to hang and focus stage lights, circuiting and cabling lighting instruments.
• Operation of a State Vehicle.

Benefits

The position does not offer benefits.

Pay

$30/hr

Schedule

Work schedule will vary based on the event calendar. This position will be working as per business need, mainly for weekday and weekend days and evenings theater events.