College: DCC

Department: Academic Affairs

Sub department: Arts and Humanities

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Production Oversight: Execute all technical elements of productions in the Timothy K. Baker Theater and other Delgado Theatre spaces on schedule. Utilize professional software including ETC Ion lighting console, QLab, AutoCad and/or Vectorworks, and Adobe Photoshop. Supervise scenic construction, daily execution of design plans, and task delegation. Draft construction and rigging plans as needed; supervise safe operation of the fly system. Maintain workspace readiness for rehearsals, work calls, and performances. Adjust schedule as needed for evening/weekend technical rehearsals and shows.

Technical Supervision & Training: Train, supervise, and ensure safety of student workers, lab students, and newly hired technicians. Guide student crews in tool use, scenic construction, and backstage procedures. Ensure technician coverage for all theater events.

Maintain scene shop tools, equipment, and theater systems (rigging, lighting, sound, & etc.). Perform daily assessments; service tools in-house and report major equipment needs. Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with the Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) and other relevant regulations.

Purchasing, Inventory & Budgeting: Collaborate with Theatre Director to develop and manage production budgets (excluding costumes). Purchase and transport materials; organize and store supplies upon delivery. Maintain inventory of tools, materials, and technical equipment. Procure essential construction, production, and prop supplies (e.g., lumber, paint, hardware, etc.).

Administrative & Departmental Engagement: Participate in department meetings and provide input on facility and instructional improvements. Maintain records of equipment use and condition; support long-term planning of technical resources and theatre department.

And other duties as needed.

Required Education: AA Degree in Technical Theatre or related field.
Professional background in technical areas in theatre.

Required Experience: Demonstrated experience drafting and building sets, designing and handing lighting plot, formulating and executing sound plot; knowledge of all shop tools and maintenance, computer skills, good communication skills, and technical familiarity with design specific software.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: N/A

Required Licenses or Certifications: N/A

Preferred Education: MFA / BFA / BA Technical Theatre with experience in set design/
construction, lighting design/ electrics, sound and props construction.

Preferred Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of back of house technical experience in professional, regional, and/or academic theatre settings.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: N/A

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, DCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. DCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.