Theatre Coordinator (Technical Director/Production Coordinator; Non-Management Position)

Salary: $5,410.00 Monthly

Location : Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Job Type: Classified Contract

Job Number: 23-24/00037

Department: Arts, Communication and Design

Opening Date: 10/20/2023

Closing Date: 11/10/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Position Description

Under direction, coordinate theatre schedules as well as workflow and timelines for production schedules; research, design, and construct stage scenery and special effects sound and lighting; maintain and operate theatre lighting, sound, projection, and other equipment; and coordinate theatre usage by on- and off-campus groups.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate schedules for other staff in Visual & Performing Arts; monitor hours; coordinate workflow and timelines for production schedules.
• Coordinate design deadlines for productions with staff and guest designers in consultation with director(s) and faculty.
• Serve as primary contact for outside theatre users to determine needs including lighting, audiovisual, sound, maintenance, and security.
• Confer with and advise theatre faculty on technical requirements for theatre productions and classes; research, design, and supervise the construction of scenery and special effects sound and lighting.
• Monitor theatre budget for instructional supplies and auxiliary accounts; prepare purchase requisitions.
• Administer technical theatre budget; estimate costs; make purchases.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repair on all theatre equipment and facilities.
• Direct the work of student employees and technical theatre students.
• Coordinate theatre scheduling and usage with on- and off-campus groups.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of this would be completion of a bachelor’s in technical theatre or a related field with two years technical theatre experience or the equivalent.
• Knowledge of:
  • Workflow scheduling principles and practices.
  • Principles of technical theatre operations.
  • Basic budgeting principles and practices.
  • Methods and problems of stage and set design and construction.
  • Lighting equipment, lighting controls, sound systems, projection equipment, and related electrical and electronic equipment and their operation, maintenance, and repair.
  • Aesthetic considerations related to technical theatre services.
  • General operating and safety practices related to auditoriums, stages, and related sets and equipment.
• Ability to:
  • Coordinate schedules for other staff in Visual & Performing Arts in support of productions and other theatre related events.
  • Coordinate workflow and timelines for production schedules.
  • Estimate costs and keep accurate records.
  • Organize, schedule, and control workflow.
  • Effectively direct the work of hourly employees.
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing, and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, administrators, faculty, students, and others contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.
• Clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of a community college environment.

MEETING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT ASSURE THE CANDIDATE OF AN INTERVIEW. Applications will be evaluated taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in facility management and scheduling practices commonly used in running a multi-use theatrical facility.
• Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in the area of expertise.

Additional Information

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• This classification requires that the employee be available to work flexible hours.
• Strenuous physical activity including heavy lifting and climbing ladders and scaffolding is required.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Chaffey College utilizes an online electronic application system. The application can be accessed at . The application must be completely filled out in detail and clearly show that you meet the qualifications as set forth in the announcement, and you must upload the following documents:

Please do not include any additional documents; only the documents that are indicated below. If you upload documents that are not required, your application may be disqualified.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Copy of college level transcripts (if you are using your education to meet the qualifications) (photocopies or computer printouts are acceptable. Copies of diplomas/degrees are NOT acceptable in lieu of transcripts. International transcripts must be transcribed and evaluated in English by a bona fide evaluation service.)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a full-time, 12-month, classified bargaining unit position located at the Rancho Cucamonga Campus. Start date: as soon as possible. Range 24 of the CSEA Salary Schedule with starting salary of Step A, $5,410/month. Excellent benefit package.

Being able and ready to work in-person with Chaffey students, Chaffey employees, or other members of the Chaffey community/Chaffey partners/Chaffey contractors is an essential function of this job.

Chaffey College offers an exceptional benefit package (50% of full-time or more).
to learn about our health care, dental program, and vision services for employees and eligible dependents. The district also offers employee life insurance; sick leave; vacation (non-faculty); and retirement coverage through the State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS) for academic employees or the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) classified.