Salary : $72,824.44 - $90,643.54 Annually
Location : La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2026-21
Department: Theatre
Opening Date: 06/03/2026
Closing Date: 6/23/2026 5:30 PM Pacific

Job Description
This recruitment is open until the needs of the department are met and may close without prior notice.
Under the direction of Theatre Director or his/her designee, the Theatre Production Supervisor coordinates, supervises, and utilizes theatre facilities to meet the technical and production requirements of all theatre events including Broadway-style productions, symphony series, community groups, and rental companies. This position also directs the purchase, upkeep, and replacement of theatre equipment and supplies.

Typical Duties Performed

(These examples do not include all the duties which may be assigned)

• Directs the maintenance of all lighting, sound, and rigging equipment.
• Recommends capital improvement projects of the Theatre.
• Prepares annual backstage operational budget, tracks, and records accurate expenditures.
• Meets with promoters alongside the Theatre Director or his/her designee to determine technical requirements for lights and plots, set drawings, and ground plans per contract specifications.
• Works directly and closely with Technical Directors and stage crews to implement decisions made on set ups, costume, lighting, and other aspects of the production within budget.
• Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates professional, technical, and manual stage crew members; assigns crew calls.
• Rents and purchases equipment and supplies.
• Directs the load in, execution, and set strike of incoming shows.
• Calls cues for lights, sound, and flymen during symphony, rental dance groups, and community events.
• Responsible for the safe and smooth staging of all performances.
• Certifies the safety of all special effects, handing units, flats, and other scenic elements, managing the repair or replacement of unsafe equipment.
• Employs tact, diplomacy, and unlimited patience while working with a wide variety of amateur and professional directors, stage managers, producers, actors, singers, dancers, musicians, promotors, over-hire stage crews, and other production personnel.
• Adheres to City and departmental policies and procedures; performs related work duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:Technical theatre and stage management techniques including lighting and sound plots, stage sets and drawings, rigging designs, and ground plans. State-of-the-Art theatre equipment and materials. Safety rules and practices pertaining to backstage and theatre work.

Ability to: Work varying and irregular hours to include evenings, holidays, and weekends. Organize complex sets within tight deadlines. Effectively select, train, and supervise large staff of professional, technical, and manual labor stage crew members. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with visiting production companies, producers, directors, and all theatre personnel. Perform purchase, upkeep, and skillfully use various types of technical theatre equipment. Work requiring physical strength, dexterity, and endurance. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Lead and make critical decisions pertaining to the requirements of shows, performances, and other projects.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Experience: Minimum of three years technical theatre experience, with a year at the supervisory level within the Performing Arts field.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Theatre, Arts Administration, Fine Arts, Communications, or related field is required.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver license is required.
Supplemental Information

Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range. Consideration and approval for a salary higher than the first step is done on a case-by-case basis.

SELECTION PROCESS:
A completed online application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) are required to be considered for this position. Resumes are accepted along with the application form but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Applicants will be screened based on the qualifications for the job as described. Applications evaluated as best matching the needs of the City will continue in the selection process. The selection process may include any or all of the following: oral interview(s), a written or practical examination, a skills test, and an assessment center examination. The selection process may be changed as deemed necessary by the City Human Resources Office.

Candidates will be required to pass a City administered pre-employment requirements to include live scan fingerprinting and a medical examination as part of the Selection Process. Candidates who do not pass any portion of the above processes will be disqualified and removed from proceeding in the selection process.

The provisions of any job flyer or job application do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. The provisions may be modified or revoked without notice.
Appointments are normally made at the first step of a five step salary range. One year of City service is required to advance to the next pay step in the salary range.

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