Performing Arts Technical Supervisor

Citrus College

• $91K — $121K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Technical Theatre or related field, or 60 college-level units; 5+ years in technical theatre, with 1+ year in a supervisory role.
  • Experience in at least two technical theatre specializations: scenery, technical direction, lighting, or sound.
  • Sensitivity to and ability to work with diverse backgrounds in a community college setting.
  • Preferred: ETCP Certification in Rigging and/or Entertainment Electrician.
  • Preferred: Experience with major lighting and sound consoles, such as Grand MA2 and Venue S6L.

Responsibilities

  • Organize and supervise setup, rehearsal, performance, and strike of productions.
  • Act as the house technical director for rental users and touring companies.
  • Manage in-house productions as the production manager.
  • Serve as the resident lighting and sound designer in the facility.
  • Coordinate technical activities between various departments within the Performing Arts Center.
  • Ensure maintenance and repair of all theatrical equipment and compliance with safety regulations.
  • Train and oversee all backstage technical personnel as necessary.

Benefits

  • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
  • Flexible work options, including remote work and a modified summer schedule.
  • 19 paid holidays and 22 vacation days per year, along with 12 sick days annually.
  • CalPERS/CalSTRS defined-benefit pension plans and post-retirement medical benefits for qualifying employees.
  • Opportunities for professional learning and no-cost annual parking.
Full Job Description
Position Details

Position Information

Position Title
Performing Arts Technical Supervisor

Recruitment Start Date
09/22/2026

Recruitment End Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

First Consideration Date
10/21/2026

Salary Range
10

Pay Rate
$91,044 - $121,992 annually. Typical salary placement for this position is at Step 1 of the Supervisor/Confidential salary schedule; however, the Superintendent/President may recommend an initial higher salary placement to the Board of Trustees.

FLSA Status
Exempt

Benefits

Health & Wellness
• Fully-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for eligible employees and dependents
• Choice of HMO or PPO with very low co-pays and out-of-pocket costs
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

. Basic Life and AD&D insurance for employees only

Work-Life Balance
• 19 Paid Holidays and 22 Vacation Days annually
• 12 Sick Days annually
• Opportunity for remote work (up to two days per week) with manager approval
• Possibility of Modified Summer Schedule
• Professional Learning Opportunities
• No-cost Annual Staff Parking

. Close proximity to the Metro rail system

Financial & Retirement Benefits
• CalPERS/CalSTRS Defined-Benefit Pension Plans
. District paid post-retirement medical, dental and vision for those employees who qualify and their eligible dependents
• 457(b), 403(b), & Roth 403(b) Deferred Compensation Plans

. Longevity Salary Increases

General Description/Summary

POSITION SUMMARYUnder the general direction of the Director of Haugh Performing Arts Center, the Performing Arts Technical Supervisor organizes and supervises the setup, rehearsal, performance, and strike of all productions in the Performing Arts Center, including in-house productions, community group rentals, and District sponsored shows and functions. Manages individual theatre productions assuring highest quality standards are met, while monitoring and working within budget, coordinates between producers, house crew, shop coordinator, rental users and all technical personnel, assuring that communication is effective, open and consistent, oversee as needed the design, building, installation and strike of sets and props required for production of events.

Minimum Qualifications/Education and Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE- An associate degree in Technical Theatre or related degree or, or the completion of at least sixty (60) college-level semester units, and at least five years of combined experience in at least two areas of the following areas of technical theatre specialization: scenery, technical direction, lighting, and sound and including at least one year in a supervisory role.
- Demonstrates sensitivity to, understanding of, and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, immigration status, and cultural background of community college students, faculty, and staff; and successfully fosters and supports an inclusive educational and work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- ETCP Certification (Rigging and/or Entertainment Electrician)

- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

- First Aid/CPR/AED certification

- Working proficiency with AutoCAD, Vectorworks, and/or SketchUp

- Experience with Grand MA2 lighting console, Venue S6L audio console, and QLab or similar show-control software

- Experience training and supervising student or volunteer crews alongside professional staff

- Experience working in a multi-use venue serving in-house productions, rentals, and community events

- Valid driver's license

Licenses and Certificates

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Serves as house technical director for all building rental, users, and touring companies.

- Serves as production manager for in house productions.

- Serves as resident lighting designer for the facility.

- Serves as resident sound designer for the facility.

- Supervises the Stage Manager and Shop Coordinator and all technical personnel.

- Coordinates technical activities among Performing Arts Center, theatre arts, music, recording arts, scene shop, box office and other campus users.

- Oversees and ensures appropriate maintenance and repair of all theatrical equipment and spaces.

- Ensures performing arts center procedures meet applicable health and safety requirements.

- Performs duties of Stage Manager or Shop Coordinator as required.

- Trains and oversees all backstage technical personnel as needed.

- Maintains positive working relationships with other departments on campus.

- Communicates District policy and administrative decisions to assigned personnel and students.

- Administers the collective bargaining agreements among the District and the classified union.

- Creates an atmosphere of collegiality and supports the goals of participatory governance.

- Supervises and evaluates assigned personnel.

- Resolves conflict.

- Insures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

- Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position and the District's mission and philosophy.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES- Knowledge of all stage machinery, scenic, lighting and sound equipment used in production and performance.

- Knowledge of technical theatre, rigging, and performance techniques.

- Knowledge of fire safety, and health regulations.

- Ability to meet demanding and inflexible timetables schedules.

- Work from blueprints.

- Ability to perform all of the relevant duties of the position with only general direction.

- Ability to work effectively in a shared governance environment.

- Ability to provide customer support from a management level.

- Ability to provide customer service protocol with a customer service-oriented priority.

- Ability to effectively use a personal computer and a variety of job-related software applications.

- Ability to conduct long-range planning.

- Ability to communicate effectively, in English, with a diverse population both orally and in writing.

- Sensitivity to, understanding of, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, cultural background, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty, and staff.

Physical Abilities

Working Condition

Department
Visual and Performing Arts Department Administration

Job Category
Supervisor/Confidential

Assignment
Full-Time

Percentage of Time
100%

Months per Year
12 months

Work Days per Week
See "Work Schedule per Day" below.

Work Schedule per Day
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, this is an exempt management/supervisory-level position requiring some weekend, holiday, and non-conventional working hours in addition to the regular working hours of a collegiate environment.

Work Shift

Bargaining Unit
Unrepresented

Quick Link
https://employment.citruscollege.edu/postings/1591

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