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PAT Theatre Technician PX (Lighting, Sound/Video, Flyman/Rigger, and/or Stage Ma

Inside Higher Ed, Lancaster, California, us, 93586

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Responsibilities Lighting

Sets up and operates theatrical/stage lighting equipment including light hang & focus, circuiting, cabling, operating a spot during rehearsals and performances for various theatre, opera, meetings, choral and music concerts, dance, variety shows and other college and outside rental events.

Hangs basic light plot with three-color wash, specials and creates a house light plot.

Ensures that lighting equipment is in proper clean working condition.

Reads light plots provided by producers and adapts and restores house plot.

Designs and implements lighting for a variety of events.

Operates a variety of lighting consoles and writes cues into board.

Provides house light plot and instrument inventory to producers.

Orders expendables and other needed materials for theatre lighting operations.

Performs basic troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment being used.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Sound / Video

Sets up sound reinforcement, including microphones, cable and monitors, for rehearsals and performances for various theatre, opera, meetings, choral and music concerts, dance, variety shows and other college and outside rental events.

Operates sound/video equipment, playback; writes cues and records event as necessary.

Operates mixing console to maintain appropriate audio-levels (including Meyer Acoustic system).

Operates projector for screenings and presentations.

Coordinates and provides sound/video related services for activities.

Ensures that audio equipment is in proper working condition for assigned performances/events.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Flyman / Rigger

Coordinates and/or directs the safe setup, installation, use and maintenance of rigging equipment, including the J.R. Clancy Scenic Control fly system, used during scheduled events.

Coordinates and/or directs the delivery, set up, operation, dismantling and striking of rigging and rigging equipment needed for scheduled events.

Rigs all scenery.

Operates the fly rail.

Hangs points, call bridles and ties knots.

Hangs soft goods and hard set pieces.

Operates rigging equipment during load-ins, shows and load-outs.

Assists outside company riggers to install and strike equipment.

Identifies any additional rigging equipment that may be required.

Performs basic troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment being used.

Always adheres to safety standards for rigging equipment and uses safe working methods.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Stage Manager

Overall duties will include stage management, ensuring smooth and efficient rehearsals and execution of performances.

Assists in the coordination and direction of the work of technical crew, set-up and strike and work assignments.

Acts as a liaison between the various crews involved in backstage production.

Coordinates, oversees, and/or directs the set-up of stages.

During the rehearsal process, records all of the blocking, lighting cues, prop usage, costume changes, and entrances of the performers.

Makes dressing room assignments.

Creates and maintains metrics reports for each work call.

Communicates with the front-of-house manager regarding house open, show start and resumption of show after intermission.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Level 1: Any combination of experience and/or education equal to a minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of theatrical experience in the field of expertise.

Level 2: Any combination of experience and/or education equal to a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of theatrical experience in the field of expertise.

Level 3: Any combination of experience and/or education equal to a minimum of more than five (5) years of theatrical experience in the field of expertise.

Application Process Documents required to be attached to your online application:

Application

Current resume

Letter of intent addressing minimum and desirable qualifications.

Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s). Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application and must identify graduate level coursework.

Applications with incomplete information or missing documents will not be considered.

Supplemental Information

Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply.

Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position.

Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.

Travel expenses for pre‑employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.

Short Term Hourly (Temporary) Employees and Professional Experts: May work up to 25 hours a week (not to exceed 100 hours a month), total not to exceed 999 hours for a total of 100 days. (Days are counted regardless of the number of hours worked per day).

Visa AVC does not sponsor visas.

Accommodations If you have, any questions or concerns/if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311.

Commitment to Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations.

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