Theater Technician

Job Summary

Theater Technicians play vital production roles on all performances and events at Drexel University's Mandell Theater and URBN Annex Black Box Theater. Theater Technicians must have solid working knowledge of both light board and sound board programming.

The hours for this position vary - employees may work from 0 to up to 40 hours per week some weeks, depending on the performance and events schedule.

Essential Functions

• Serve as light board operator, sound board operator, projectionist, stage floor manager, crew, fly operator, or other production roles as assigned and may vary by event
• Operate special effects and/or spotlights
• Hang and focus lighting equipment
• Hang drops, legs and scenery
• Move scenery, props and furniture
• Assist load-ins and set-ups, as well as load-outs and strikes before and after performances and events
• Clear and clean the stage and backstage area before and after performances and events

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a HS Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience.
• Working knowledge of both light board and sound board programming.
• Availability to work flexible hours which include days, evenings, and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Comfort with ladders and genies for hanging and focusing lighting equipment
• Basic carpentry to assist with the building and setting up scenery
• Collaboration with teams that produce and present performances and events

Physical Demands

• Typically standing, walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Typically running, climbing
• Lifting demands 50lbs

Location

• University City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This is a Part-Time per diem position classified as Non-Exempt. The offered pay is based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.