Auditorium & Theater Production Assistant

The work involves providing technical assistance to teaching staff, administration, students and community groups for the utilization of theater facilities to present films, hold meetings or produce dramatic or musical productions. Responsibilities include operation of computerized lighting systems and professional sound systems. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for standards and providing supervision for groups not supervised by a teacher. Work is performed under general supervision.TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES40 hours per week. Some overtime may be required. General hours of work include evening events and some weekends. The ability to flex your work schedule is a must.Provides technical theater assistance and/or assistance with basic use of the auditorium to district administration, staff, students, and community groups:Implements lighting and sound designs for staging and producing dramatic and/or musical productions;Advises and assists in the selection, installation, maintenance and operation of lighting plot, audio recording, videotaping;Trains and supervises student stage crew and/or district staff members in the use of theater equipment;Advises and assists all outside groups seeking to utilize the auditorium/theater;Coordinates the usage of the auditorium/theater to ensure all appropriate requests can or cannot be accommodated;Maintains records of auditorium/theater usage and prepares reports as required;Serves as a technical advisor to those using the auditorium/theater;Maintains a working calendar of events scheduled for the auditorium/theater;Maintains inventory of auditorium/theater lighting supplies, sound supplies and other equipment;Inspects the theater's technical systems;Confers with district administration when outside services are needed;Provides programming and technical assistance as it pertains to athletic scoreboard and stadium lighting;Maintains Auditorium/Theater Marquis signage and other electronic display boards;Uses computer application software in the performance of the job;Performs a variety of other related activities as required.Job QualificationsMinimum QualificationsA) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or New York State registered college or university to grant degrees with an Associate's degree in Theater Arts Management, Theatrical Production Arts, Theater Arts, Music Recording Technology, Musical Theater, Musical Theater Operations, Stage Production or closely related field; orB) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of full-time work experience or its part-time equivalent in either: theater operations, theatrical productions, operation of lighting and/or sound systems in a theater environment, or installation or maintenance work with audiovisual and theater sound and lighting systems, and experience in stage production or coordination of school/theater/auditorium and/or community events; orC) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.D) 10 Month position following the school calendar. Potential for up to 20 days of work during summer months as district needs require and will be paid as reported. Must be available for evening and weekend events as per the calendar.Special Requirements For Appointment in School Districts – must obtain clearance for employment from the State Education Department prior to employment based upon a fingerprint and criminal history background checkFull Performance, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal CharacteristicsThorough knowledge of stage mechanical and electrical operations and equipment;Good knowledge of computerized stage lighting, video and sound systems;Good knowledge of methods and equipment used in planning and presenting live stage performances;Working knowledge of basic computer skills and computer applications;Ability to read a "lighting plot" and other production related drawings or plans;Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, vendors, outside contractors, and the community;Ability to assist in stage design and set arrangement;Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;Ability to instruct and supervise the work of student production crews;Good judgment; patience; tact; initiative; flexibility;Application Deadline:12/31/2025Civil Service Title: Auditorium & Theater Production Assistant