What are the responsibilities and job description for the Theater Tech Coordinator position at Centers?
Overview
CENTERS, LLC is a professional management firm specializing in facility, operation, and program management for higher education. CENTERS' management approach is customized for each client yet retains our uniform quality. Our firm unites site staff with a centralized administrative team, each contributing to the firm's goals and client needs. The CENTERS team is innovative, entrepreneurial, trail-blazing, and ambitious for both CENTERS and our clients. Today, CENTERS provides management services for 14 clients.
Responsibilities
Job Summary
The Theater Tech Coordinator is responsible for planning, oversight, coordination, and execution of all production-related activities in the Hopkins Student Center Theater. They ensure productions, events, theater operations, and daily activities run smoothly from inception to completion. The Theater Tech Coordinator works alongside a team of AV Techs and reports to an AV Tech Manager.
This position will work on-site at Johns Hopkins University Homewood Campus. JHU is recognized as America’s first research university, a place that has revolutionized higher education in the U.S. and continues to bring knowledge and discoveries to the world. JHU is opening its first-ever student center in August 2025. The 148,000 gross square feet Hopkins Student Center (HSC) will transform the student experience by providing spaces, amenities, and opportunities for students who want to socialize, connect, create, and relax. The building is designed to be a welcoming environment for all Hopkins students while extending an invitation to the community through events, programs, and dining opportunities.
Essential Functions:
Responsible for the setup and operation of in-house lighting, audio, and video systems for rehearsals, productions, and exhibitions.
Provide on‐site supervision, management, and troubleshooting of production needs throughout the run of the show.
Assist with planning the season production calendar to ensure deadlines are met.
Lead all technical coordination during the build and load‐in process for scenery, costumes, lighting, sound, and projection departments.
Coordinate and direct strike and load‐out upon show close; Coordinate the setup and strike of tables, chairs, and support equipment.
Assist in the coordination with incoming performing artists, fine artists, and workshop directors regarding their technical, production, and company needs.
Assist with the review of technical riders and equipment rentals for incoming productions.
Frequently work events and rehearsals on nights and weekends as a board operator and/or production liaison.
Assist with routine inventory of, and maintenance planning for, theatre equipment, and notify the appropriate person/department of major repair needs
Staff Supervision:
- Recruit, hire, train, schedule and evaluate part-time student employees
- Responsible for approving timecards and preparing necessary documents/reports for bi-weekly payroll
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or 4 or more years of work experience required.
- At least two years working with AV in a theater or performance environment.
- Higher Education experience preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
- Proven track record of developing and maintaining strong, lasting relationships with relevant stakeholders.
- Knowledge of theater operations.
- Customer service skills.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Work Environment
- Office and events environment
- Maintain flexible hours for occasional events that may occur on weekends and evenings
- Non-smoking environment
- Moderate to loud noise
Physical Demands
- Must be able to traverse throughout the building and campus. Regularly ascending/descending building levels and occasionally ladders or stools
- Must be able to lift, move and set up items weighing as much as 50 lbs.
- Must be able to discuss, converse with, and exchange accurate information with clients, guests, staff, stakeholders, etc.
- Written, verbal, and comprehension skills in English required
Work is performed indoors and outdoors as needed
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
