Technical Theatre Specialist (Temporary Pool)

Ohlone College


Salary: $50.00 Hourly
Job Type: Temporary
Division: Kinesiology, Athletics, and Performing Arts
Opening Date: 12/04/2025
Location: Fremont Campus
Job Number: 202300170
Department: Kinesiology, Athletics, and Performing Arts
Bargaining Unit: N/A


Ideal Candidate Statement
This position provides skilled technical support for the Theatre & Dance department by constructing stage sets, props, and special effects; operating and maintaining sound and lighting equipment; and assisting with cost estimates, inventory management, and safety compliance. The technician supports all aspects of theater production and instruction, ensuring smooth operation of scene shops, stages, and technical equipment.
This is a temporary position, limited to a maximum of 165 working days within a fiscal year.



Duties and Responsibilities

• Construct, erect, and paint stage scenery, backdrops, flats, and props.
• Operate, maintain, and repair sound, lighting, projection, rigging, and painting equipment.
• Monitor and train students in the safe use of tools and technical equipment related to theater productions.
• Assist in estimating production costs, time requirements, and technical needs for sets, lighting, and scenery.
• Maintain inventory records and generate supply and equipment orders; issue materials and tools to students.
• Ensure proper maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of scene shops, stages, equipment storage, and audience areas.
• Support rehearsals and performances by directing stage crews and planning work schedules as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned to support the Theatre & Dance department's educational and production mission.
• Must consistently adhere to established professional theatre protocols and production deadlines to ensure all technical and design elements are completed on schedule in support of the department's academic and performance goals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge:

• Technical direction, stage and prop design & construction, lighting, projections, sound, rigging, scenic painting, and special effects relevant to theater.
• Principles and safe methods of stage and prop management, including the use of power and hand tools.
• Color harmony and set-building materials.
• Stage set design, floor plans, elevations, and construction techniques.
• Operation and maintenance of contemporary sound consoles, lighting consoles, projection equipment, speakers, amplifiers, and digital audio systems.
• Applicable fire regulations, safety codes, and health standards for theater environments.
• Acoustics and sound control principles.
• Inventory management practices.
• Computer systems, software, and hardware used in theater technical operations.

Skils:

• Assist with sound mixing and sound design for theater productions, including operation of digital and analog sound consoles, microphone setup, audio editing, and speaker placement.
• Contribute to set design processes by collaborating with department leads to develop scenic concepts, drafting plans, and assisting with model building or digital rendering.
• Support projection design tasks including operation and programming of projection equipment, media server management, and integration of multimedia elements into performances.
• Engage in other technical design areas as directed by department faculty as needed.
• Work creatively and collaboratively with directors, designers, and instructors to enhance production values and educational experiences.
• These responsibilities are encouraged when the Staff Technician has the demonstrated technical skills and the department's production needs require such expertise.

Abilities:

• Construct, erect, place, and paint various types of stage scenery and props according to theatrical blueprints and lighting plots.
• Organize scene shop activities and coordinate construction projects.
• Rig and focus lighting equipment; program lighting consoles effectively.
• Create digital audio designs and operate projection equipment.
• Use and maintain tools and equipment common to technical theater.
• Maintain detailed and accurate inventory and maintenance records.
• Provide clear, concise instructions and training to students and staff.
• Collaborate efficiently with instructors, staff, students, and external authorities regarding compliance and safety.
• Learn and apply general and specialized software applications relevant to the work.
• Keep updated with emerging technologies and techniques relevant to theater production design.

Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
AND
Two or more years of technical training
AND
Two or more years of industry experience
AND
Must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices.



Required Application Materials

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
2. A list of three (3) professional references including name, position, organization, phone number, email, and relationship to the applicant.

District Statement
Founded in 1967, Ohlone College is named in honor of the early Ohlone People who inhabited the San Francisco Bay Area. Ohlone College is committed to providing a high-quality education to serve our diverse population of over 15,000 students per year. Ohlone College is nationally recognized for our Deaf Studies and Interpreter Preparation programs, and is widely known for our nursing, health sciences, liberal arts, biomedical science, and smart manufacturing programs. As a learning community, we embrace and champion inclusivity, integrity, student expression, global citizenship, and continuous improvement.

Ohlone College is one of the top-ranked community colleges in California, serving the cities of Fremont, Newark, and Union City. Our campuses in Fremont and Newark are centrally located in the East Bay between San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose. This region is known as a hub of innovation and economic activity, and home to some of the most advanced manufacturing, biomedical research, and clean energy companies in California, including Tesla, Meta, Seagate, and Lam Research.

The main campus in Fremont is located near Interstate 680 at the base of Mission Peak, just south of the historic Mission San Jose, and is the primary gateway to year-round hiking, biking, and hang gliding in the Mission Peak Regional Preserve. The Newark Center for Health Sciences and Technology is located near Interstate 880 in a hub of new residential and commercial development. The two campuses are connected by shuttle to each other and the Warm Springs BART station, which offers convenient access to public transit throughout the Bay Area.

Vision Statement
Ohlone College will be known for inclusiveness, innovation, integrity, engagement, and exceptional student success.

Mission Statement
Ohlone College offers high quality educational and career pathways and personal enrichment courses to serve the diverse needs of all students and the community. Ohlone provides excellent instruction and support services, awards associate degrees and certificates, and promotes university transfer in an inclusive, equitable, and multicultural environment where student learning and achievement are paramount. Ohlone fosters innovation, encourages student expression, and promotes ethical behavior and global citizenship.

EEO Statement
The District is strongly committed to the principles of equal opportunity and to hiring qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our community. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, military and veteran status, pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related medical condition or any other protected basis in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. If you have a disability and are in need of special services, equipment, or facilities in order to apply or interview for this opening, please call the Human Resources office at: (510) 659-6088.

Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon Governing Board approval. Employment with Ohlone Community College is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. All new employees are required to submit official transcripts, proof of freedom from tuberculosis. In addition, you will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal 'Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.' Pre-employment tests and/or medical examinations may be required. Ohlone Community College does not sponsor H1B visas. Employees must sign the Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance and submit fingerprints for CA Department of Justice clearance. Employees must be California residents on their date of hire and for the duration of their employment with Ohlone Community College District.

Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986
Applicants selected for positions will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.

*The District reserves the right to modify, rescind, or re-advertise this recruitment at any time*



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