What are the responsibilities and job description for the Theatre Coordinator (Technical Director/Production Coordinator; non-management position) position at Chaffey College?
Chaffey College
Salary: $5,833.00 Monthly
Job Type: Classified Contract
Job Number: 24-25/00183
Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Department: Arts, Communications, and Design Academic & Career Community
Closing: 5/8/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Description
Under direction, coordinate theatre schedules as well as workflow and timelines for production schedules; research, design, and construct stage scenery and special effects sound and lighting; maintain and operate theatre lighting, sound, projection, lasers and other digital equipment; and coordinate theatre usage by on- and off-campus groups.
Responsibilities
Coordinate schedules for other Theatre staff; monitor hours; coordinate workflow and timelines for production schedules.
Coordinate design deadlines for productions with staff and guest designers in consultation with director(s) and faculty.
Serve as primary contact for outside theatre users to determine needs including lighting, audiovisual, sound, maintenance, and security.
Confer with and advise theatre faculty on technical requirements for theatre productions and classes; research, design, and supervise the construction of scenery and special effects sound and lighting.
Monitor theatre budget for instructional supplies and auxiliary accounts; prepare purchase requisitions.
Administer technical theatre budget; estimate costs; make purchases.
Perform routine maintenance and minor repair on all theatre equipment and facilities.
Direct the work of student employees and technical theatre students.
Coordinate theatre scheduling and usage with on- and off-campus groups.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of this would be completion of a bachelor's degree in technical theatre or a related field with two years technical theatre experience or the equivalent.
Knowledge of:
Workflow scheduling principles and practices.
Principles of technical theatre operations.
Basic budgeting principles and practices.
Methods and problems of stage and set design and construction.
Lighting equipment, lighting controls, sound systems, projection equipment, and related electrical and electronic equipment and their operation, maintenance, and repair.
Aesthetic considerations related to technical theatre services.
General operating and safety practices related to auditoriums, stages, and related sets and equipment.
Ability to:
Coordinate schedules for other Theatre staff in support of productions and other theatre related events.
Coordinate workflow and timelines for production schedules.
Estimate costs and keep accurate records.
Organize, schedule, and control workflow.
Effectively direct the work of hourly employees.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing, and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, administrators, faculty, students, and others contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.
Demonstrated evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds in a community college environment.
MEETING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT ASSURE THE CANDIDATE OF AN INTERVIEW. Applications will be evaluated taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in facility management and scheduling practices commonly used in running a multi-use theatrical facility.
Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in the area of expertise.
Additional Information
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
While regular hours are 8:30am - 5:30pm, this classification requires that the employee must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Strenuous physical activity including heavy lifting and climbing ladders and scaffolding is required.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Chaffey College utilizes an online electronic application system. The application can be accessed at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/chaffey . The application must be completely filled out in detail and clearly show that you meet the qualifications as set forth in the announcement, and you must upload the following documents:
Please do not include an y additional documents; only the documents that are indicated below. If you upload documents that are not required, your application may be disqualified.
Cover Letter
Resume
Copy of college level transcripts (if you are using your education to meet the qualifications) (Photocopies or computer printouts are acceptable. Copies of diplomas/degrees are NOT acceptable in lieu of transcripts. International transcripts must be transcribed and evaluated in English by a bona fide evaluation service.)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a full-time, 12-month, classified bargaining unit position located at the Rancho Cucamonga Campus. Start date: as soon as possible. Range 24 of the CSEA Salary Schedule with starting salary of Step A, $5,833/month. Excellent benefit package.
Being able and ready to work in-person with Chaffey students, Chaffey employees, or other members of the Chaffey community/Chaffey partners/Chaffey contractors is an essential function of this job.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/chaffey/jobs/4919358/theatre-coordinator-technical-director-production-coordinator-non-management-po
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Salary: $5,833.00 Monthly
Job Type: Classified Contract
Job Number: 24-25/00183
Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Department: Arts, Communications, and Design Academic & Career Community
Closing: 5/8/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Description
Under direction, coordinate theatre schedules as well as workflow and timelines for production schedules; research, design, and construct stage scenery and special effects sound and lighting; maintain and operate theatre lighting, sound, projection, lasers and other digital equipment; and coordinate theatre usage by on- and off-campus groups.
Responsibilities
Coordinate schedules for other Theatre staff; monitor hours; coordinate workflow and timelines for production schedules.
Coordinate design deadlines for productions with staff and guest designers in consultation with director(s) and faculty.
Serve as primary contact for outside theatre users to determine needs including lighting, audiovisual, sound, maintenance, and security.
Confer with and advise theatre faculty on technical requirements for theatre productions and classes; research, design, and supervise the construction of scenery and special effects sound and lighting.
Monitor theatre budget for instructional supplies and auxiliary accounts; prepare purchase requisitions.
Administer technical theatre budget; estimate costs; make purchases.
Perform routine maintenance and minor repair on all theatre equipment and facilities.
Direct the work of student employees and technical theatre students.
Coordinate theatre scheduling and usage with on- and off-campus groups.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of this would be completion of a bachelor's degree in technical theatre or a related field with two years technical theatre experience or the equivalent.
Knowledge of:
Workflow scheduling principles and practices.
Principles of technical theatre operations.
Basic budgeting principles and practices.
Methods and problems of stage and set design and construction.
Lighting equipment, lighting controls, sound systems, projection equipment, and related electrical and electronic equipment and their operation, maintenance, and repair.
Aesthetic considerations related to technical theatre services.
General operating and safety practices related to auditoriums, stages, and related sets and equipment.
Ability to:
Coordinate schedules for other Theatre staff in support of productions and other theatre related events.
Coordinate workflow and timelines for production schedules.
Estimate costs and keep accurate records.
Organize, schedule, and control workflow.
Effectively direct the work of hourly employees.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing, and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, administrators, faculty, students, and others contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.
Demonstrated evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds in a community college environment.
MEETING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT ASSURE THE CANDIDATE OF AN INTERVIEW. Applications will be evaluated taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in facility management and scheduling practices commonly used in running a multi-use theatrical facility.
Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in the area of expertise.
Additional Information
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
While regular hours are 8:30am - 5:30pm, this classification requires that the employee must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Strenuous physical activity including heavy lifting and climbing ladders and scaffolding is required.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Chaffey College utilizes an online electronic application system. The application can be accessed at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/chaffey . The application must be completely filled out in detail and clearly show that you meet the qualifications as set forth in the announcement, and you must upload the following documents:
Please do not include an y additional documents; only the documents that are indicated below. If you upload documents that are not required, your application may be disqualified.
Cover Letter
Resume
Copy of college level transcripts (if you are using your education to meet the qualifications) (Photocopies or computer printouts are acceptable. Copies of diplomas/degrees are NOT acceptable in lieu of transcripts. International transcripts must be transcribed and evaluated in English by a bona fide evaluation service.)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a full-time, 12-month, classified bargaining unit position located at the Rancho Cucamonga Campus. Start date: as soon as possible. Range 24 of the CSEA Salary Schedule with starting salary of Step A, $5,833/month. Excellent benefit package.
Being able and ready to work in-person with Chaffey students, Chaffey employees, or other members of the Chaffey community/Chaffey partners/Chaffey contractors is an essential function of this job.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/chaffey/jobs/4919358/theatre-coordinator-technical-director-production-coordinator-non-management-po
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Salary : $5,833
