Technical Theatre Coordinator-4

Dallas County Community College - Brookhaven, MS

Full-time - Mid Level

Brookhaven, MS

Educational Services

About the position

The Technical Theatre Coordinator at Dallas College is responsible for overseeing the technical operations of the theater facility, including the design and construction of sets, lighting, and technical equipment for productions and live events. This role involves coordinating technical requirements, supervising rehearsals, providing training to students, and ensuring the safe operation of theater equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates technical requirements for all events scheduled at the campus location/theater facility and develops the annual calendar for the Performance Hall Arena.
• Oversees the construction of props, scenery, costumes, and electrical work necessary for stage lighting and the movement and placement of related equipment.
• Supervises technical rehearsals and acts as Technical Manager for theater productions.
• Provides work direction to students and other employees working on production events and/or class activities.
• Responsible for the setup and operation of electronic sound equipment and lighting systems for rehearsals and productions.
• Provides training in the use of lighting and audio/video control equipment, and the use of microphones and cameras.
• Maintains calendar of events and coordinates the use of campus facilities.
• Coordinates activities of performance and meeting areas including scheduling rehearsals and technical needs assessments.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair of theater and shop equipment.
• Maintains inventory of theater equipment and prepares reports as necessary.
• Develops budgets and monitors expenses.
• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and three years of work-related experience.
• Knowledge of technical operations, methods, materials, practices, and procedures involved in theater technical productions.
• Demonstrated experience in system operation and support for all theater audio, video, lighting, rigging, and dimming systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the methods used for multiple production set designs and construction, lighting design, and sound/projections.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, production staff, and guest artists.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks/assignments.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual preferred.

Benefits

• Professional development training opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling based on production needs.