Job Summary:

Under general supervision of the Department Chair and in coordination with other Theatre Arts staff, serve as the technical specialist for the department. The Performing Arts Technician ensures the smooth running of productions, the safety of the facility, faculty, students and staff, and the successful implementation of design/production elements within budget as a leader in demonstration, execution, and facilitation of the activities.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provides training and coordination of students enrolled in theatre courses such as TA 3131A, TA 3132B and TA 2660 students. This training involves the use of stationary and portable power tools including, but not limited to, table saw, band saw, radial arm saw, lighting, and power sanders.
• Instruct students in the proper techniques of stage design and constructing of scenic elements and special effects to ensure their safe execution during public performances, as well as dismantling, disposal, and recycling of the scenic elements at the conclusion of the shows run.
• Provide direction to student-run productions.
• Assist in hiring and training of student assistants used as lead workers on Performing Arts Projects. Serve as Production Manager for the Ronald E. Barnes Theatre, The Drama Lab, and various campus venues used by touring productions.
• Responsible for scheduling, maintenance, operational efficiency, and installation of all elements involved in production. Responsible for locating and procuring the most cost-effective materials for the execution of the scenic designs.
• Attend production meetings and consult with designers and directors regarding the feasibility and construction of their scenography.
• Provides creative and technical consultation if needed on a variety of production issues and often provides lead work in the scene design/direction.
• Provides lead work direction and coordination to designers, students, and staff related to theatre production.
• Serve as co-safety lead for performing arts buildings.
• Work involves coordinating a wide variety of productions and projects including such functions as budget preparation, cost analyses, purchasing, and vendor management.
• Required to read, research, and analyze current publications regarding current technologies for technical theatre.
• Revue and choose which of new technologies are cost effective and useable in our venues.
• Submit prioritized list of new equipment. Inspecting, repairing, and performing general maintenance on equipment and scenery to ensure safety standards are maintained.
• Procure, build, or design, and maintain all production-related storage facilities.
• Provide leadership in deciding which set pieces and properties should be kept and which recycled or replaced.
• Maintain records of where scenery and properties are stored.
• Coordinate use of scenery by on and off campus entities.
• Organize, schedule, and lead weekly department production meetings. Maintain data and budget for all production areas including scenic, lighting, props, and costumes.
• Participate in the Theatre Arts Department's mission community engagement and outreach. This includes annual touring productions to outside venues such as local high schools and the Palm Desert Campus. Work closely with the campus purchasing department to determine the types of vehicles and periods of use.
• Lead loading of scenery, driving to remote locations, unloading related production and scenic elements, and supervise installation. At the end of performance run, repeat the procedure and return vehicles.

Perform other classification-duties as assigned but not limited to performing classroom support such as: demonstrations of welding, lathe operation, and other general construction techniques. Responsible for any special set ups of classroom spaces, such as tables, chairs, projection screens, and other related systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Equivalent to 24 semester units of related college coursework
• Two to three years of related professional or technical experience required
• Experience in working for a theater, repertory or stock company engaged in the applicable production specialty such as costume construction, stage and set construction, lighting production, and/or sound/audio production.

Required Qualifications:

• In addition to Position Skill Level I and II knowledge and skill requirements, work assignments typically require:
• Ability to support classroom instruction by performing classroom demonstrations related to production specialty.
• Ability to work with faculty and provide training and supervision to students involved in productions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the methods and problems in multiple production specialties.
• Comprehensive knowledge of design theory and principles and how they are executed in various production specialties.
• Working knowledge of directing and stage management, including the ability to manage staging needs for productions requiring numerous costume and set changes and the ability to manage and coordinate the use of multiple facilities.
• Thorough and in-depth knowledge of the technical aspects of construction, implementation, and operation of staging materials and effects in the various production specialties, including the ability to work with drawings and plots to assist in their execution.
• Comprehensive knowledge of safety measures and hazards related to theatre productions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals at all levels within the organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two to three years of experience working for a theater, repertory or stock company engaged in the applicable production specialty such as costume construction, stage and set construction, lighting production, and/or sound/audio production. This background normally would be achieved through professional training or applicable college coursework and practical experience.
• A thorough knowledge of equipment aid techniques required for creation of stage scenery, soft goods and related theatre crafts; thorough knowledge of research, analysis, and development methods used in stage design; ability to translate design specifications, blueprints or drawings into scenery construction; working knowledge of carpentry, welding; understanding of computer applications in technical theatre, such as: Vectorworks and Photoshop; general knowledge of the methods and problems of all aspects of theatrical production; general knowledge of the safety measures and hazards peculiar to theatre productions.
• The ability to communicate effectively with students and coworkers; ability to improvise stage effects; ability to operate and repair the equipment; ability to operate hand and power tools; ability to train and provide direct lab support to students and coworkers; ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic computations at a level appropriate to the duties of the position. Ability to move on and around areas of the stage, use of ladders, lifting and carrying.
• Must be available to work some nights and weekends.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Responsible for the proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste generated in the Scene Shop, including but not limited to batteries, paints, solvents, sawdust, broken glass, light bulbs, and wires.
  
  

Compensation and Benefits:

Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,386 – $6,321 per month

Classification Salary Range: $4,385 - $7,935 per month

The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Position Information:

Full-time Non-Exempt Probationary

Academic year schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm), some evenings/weekends.

Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm), some evenings/weekends.

The application deadline is: July 07, 2025

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

California State University, San Bernardino is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).

Conditions of Employment

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.  CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.  Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Drivers License Check

Possession of a valid Driver's License is required.  Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

Physical Exam

Employment is contingent upon candidate passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs.

Mandated Reporter

The person holding this position is considered a `mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

I-9

CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.  See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.

Statement of Commitment to Diversity

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion

Closing Statement:

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu.

Smoking

CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.  See policy at  https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/.

Clery Act

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act