The Theater Technician will be responsible for supporting all production and event efforts for the JCC Arts, Culture and Community Programs department and will report to the Production Manager. Department programs include Festivals (JAAMM, DJFF, and ReelAbilities), Denver Children’s Theatre, and Wolf Theatre Academy. These efforts include supporting technical and event operations for JCC, MACC, and rental users.
Approximately 75% of scheduled shifts over the course of a year will be during weekend, evening, and holiday hours. Various programs and productions may also require regular workday hours, depending on program needs.
Theatre Technician Responsibilities
- Providing a world class experience for all JCC and MACC users and patrons
- Supporting production and event operations for JCC, The Mizel Arts and Culture Center, and rental events
- Supporting Technical Director in maintaining equipment functionality
- Supporting Technical Director in maintaining theater facilities
- Acting as needed in typical theatrical crew positions for internal and external events such as stage manager, light-board operator, sound-board operator, media operator, carpenter, and/or camera operator
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum of two years of experience working in a professional theater environment;
- Strong understanding of theatre facilities and standard theatrical equipment;
- Strong communication, organization, and technical skills;
- Strong client management skills with a cordial and professional demeanor;
- Experience with theatrical lighting, audio, video, and scenic construction;
- Basic competency with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook);
- Great multitasker, attention to detail, hard-working and self-motivated; and
- Availability to work nights and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
These additional qualifications are preferred and will make candidates more competitive, but these are not required for the effective execution of the job responsibilities.
- Bachelor’s Degree or greater in Technical Theater;
- Comfortable with an ETC Ion light board, Behringer X32 digital sound board and basic knowledge of QLab software or comparable equipment and systems;
- Experience troubleshooting lighting, audio and video equipment;
- Experience providing event hospitality support;
- Comfortable with hand and power tools;
- Comfortable working with artists, children and families;
- Comfort with large groups/audience interactions;
- Knowledge of safety and security rules and regulations; and
- Lighting, sound, video or scenic design experience.
Physical Demands And Working Environment
The position requires the candidate to remain in a sitting position for prolonged hours in an office environment. While performing duties, the candidate is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Candidate must occasionally lift and or/move up to fifty (50) pounds. Working conditions may include being in an open (shared) cubicle or workspace
. For technical theatre responsibilities, conditions may include operating equipment in a light booth or sound booth in low light; working in a theatre shop with dust and power tools; climbing stairs and ladders to access lighting equipment; working in catwalks 20 feet above the stage and audience seating areas; and working in parts of the theatre with low light for prolonged periods of time.
Benefits Overview
This part-time position is not benefits-eligible.
Paid Time Off is a day-one benefit, accrued based on years of service and hours worked, in compliance with the Colorado Health Families & Workplaces Act.
Part-Time employees of the JCC who regularly work 20+ hours per week receive a complementary individual membership to the JCC’s Fitness and Aquatics Center, as well as a range of staff discounts on which includes year-round access to the JCC’s fitness center and heated pool.
Part-Time employees of the JCC who regularly work 20+ hours per week are also eligible for a wide range of discounts, including up to 20% off for the JCC’s Preschool and Summer Camp childcare programs, discounted tickets to Mizel Arts and Culture events, discounted program and class costs, and more!
All employees of the JCC are eligible to join the “JCCs of North America” (JCCA) community, which includes access to the JCCA’s resource center, ongoing professional development and networking opportunities, as well as educational stipends for qualifying employees.
Additional Notes
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the incumbent will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor or other management as required. The JCC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the needs arise. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
The Jewish Community Center values diversity and inclusiveness and is an equal-opportunity employer.
