Career Opportunities

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Major Duties

Under the general direction of the Technical Director, the Assistant Technical Director of Electrics (ATD-E) supports production execution through electrics planning, lighting design, technical coordination, and on-deck production activities. The incumbent partners with visiting teams, contributes to scheduling and budgeting, and ensures consistent production quality across performances, events, and facility operations.

• Backstage Operations – Oversees productions in the area of electrics, beginning with the advance preparations and budgeting, meeting and communicating with visiting production and design staff, interpretation of drawings and documentation, pre-hangs, load-ins, performances, load-outs, and all post-performance activities.
• Designing / Quality Control – Designs and maintains lighting plots for standard facility setups and productions. Serves as the house lighting designer (LD) to support presented and rental productions without an LD, and serves as LD for all original/produced works by The Soraya.
• On Deck Supervision / Oversight – Oversees electrics and deck crews and provides oversight of lead technicians.
• Advancing / Planning / Pre-Hangs - Advances productions within the scope of responsibility of the position to include all electrical needs and others for all performances in the Great Hall and/or the Plaza del Sol Performance Hall. Prepares budget forecasts for productions within their scope of supervision and contributes to department financial tracking.
• Staff Onboarding / Training - Oversees and trains a team of electrics staff (Part Time and Temporary staff and lead staff) used to support productions. This includes training teams in standard operating procedures, standard setups, work practices, and maintaining effective workflows and communications. Participates in overall production staff training and facility preparations. This includes ensuring safety and standard operating procedures are followed and that facility documentation is maintained. Participates in trainings and the training of staff on an ongoing basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a job-related field; Master's in Fine Arts preferred.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience working with performing arts organizations operating and providing technical maintenance of theatrical lighting, sound, and video equipment.
• Additional experience in a job-related field may be substituted for up to two years of the required education, on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience using ETC light boards (Eos and Ion) and knowledge of Paradigm and VectorWorks is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of theatrical electrics systems and production workflows, including lighting console programming, networked lighting infrastructure, and interpretation of technical drawings; ability to coordinate all phases of production from advance planning through post-performance activities while ensuring technical accuracy and efficiency.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and team coordination skills, with the ability to guide electrics technicians through complex setups, pre-hangs, and live event execution; capable of resolving equipment and system issues in real time while maintaining clear communication with production staff and adapting to demanding schedules, including nights and weekends.
• Advanced knowledge of lighting design principles and plotting techniques, with the ability to create and adapt lighting plots for diverse productions while ensuring consistency in quality, functionality, and alignment with artistic intent across varying performance environments.
• Strong communication and planning skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with visiting production teams to develop cost estimates, technical plans, and design solutions that support production goals while maintaining high standards of quality and operational feasibility.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification: 0840 / Performing Arts Technician / 3
• The anticipated HIRING RATE is $ 4626 – $ 6103 per month, dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $ 4626 - $ 6739 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.  
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period. 
• The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position. 

General Information

• Applications received through May 22, 2026,  will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.

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