Position Summary

The Theater Technician performs the technical support needed for our World Stage Theater productions, working closely with the Sr. Theater Technician. This position serves in roles for productions including audio, lighting, rigging, projection, stage management, video and streaming. The Theater Technician carries out all duties assigned by the Theater Director and Sr. Theater Technician. The Theater Technician is professional, a great communicator, adaptable and detail-oriented to ensure productions are successful and all areas of the World Stage Theater are safe, clean and orderly.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with the successful planning and execution of productions in World Stage Theater and other spaces assigned. Work load-ins, rehearsals, events, shows and load-outs with excellence, efficiency, and safety. Facilitate great communication with all production and event staff including front of house, freelance technicians and labor, facilities staff and security. Troubleshoot technical issues and perform system and equipment maintenance, updates, and repairs as needed. Support the success of client technicians and visiting productions in World Stage Theater. Work safely and maintain safe, clean, and orderly conditions in World Stage Theater. Maintain a positive relationship with all clients, freelance technicians and labor through effective communication and collaboration. Stay up-to-speed with system updates and advancements in production technology and take advantage of opportunities to grow in technical skills.

Education

High School Diploma: Associates or Bachelors degree in related major or equivalent experience preferred.

Qualifications

Ability to receive, communicate, and coordinate complex information and the ability to dependably work a highly varied schedule. Technical Theater/Commercial A/V: 1 year experience preferred. Comfortable communicating and working with people of highly varied roles and levels of technical experience. Ability to remain calm under pressure and troubleshoot in challenging situations. Ability to lead by example in all matters of appearance, work ethic, and conduct. Willingness to continually learn and grow as technology changes. Passionate about the Bible and will champion our mission to invite all people to engage with the transformative power of the Bible.

Skills

Proficient with audio mixing, DSP, recording, amplification and loudspeaker equipment (Yamaha, QSC, Meyer, others). Proficient with lighting and show control systems (grandMA2 ultra-light, ETC, Medialon) and equipment (Leko, S4 Par, LED, Conventional, Moving lights, etc). Proficient with video playback, recording, switching, control, and distribution hardware and software (Sony, Blackmagic, Crestron, ProPresenter, others). Proficient with video monitor and projection equipment (LG, Christie, Panasonic, others). Proficient with Windows and Mac computers and technical and office applications, including Microsoft office. Working knowledge of IT networking hardware and cabling (CAT6, Fiber Optic), especially as implemented in theater applications (e.g. audio, lighting, show control). Working knowledge of theatrical rigging. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Sit for up to 8 hours a day
• Squat bending at the knees
• Stand for long periods of time
• Lift up to 10 lbs. for short periods of time