This position provides technical support to the Polk State Theatre and Arts Department. This position follows procedures within a well defined field under direct supervision.

Essential Duties/Functions

• Consults with internal and external facility users, production managers, and lighting and sound designers about technical specifications, costs and usage of technical equipment required for individual shows and scenery design. Assists with the supervision and implementation of approved technical designs.
• Designs, installs, maintains, and operates lighting and sound systems for more than 40 various productions and events per year, including but not limited to: theater, music, dance, and other productions and projects; assists guest designers and artists with technical matters.
• Arranges for the repair and replacement of theater gear and structures within budgetary constraints; performs preventive maintenance on related equipment.
• Assists the Theater Technician Supervisor with operation, and maintenance of all the performing arts equipment and facilities. Operates and maintains equipment such as lighting, sound systems, communications systems, and related theater equipment and facilities,
• Supervises load-in and load-out of theatrical equipment
• Attends technical rehearsals to supervise the technical aspects of productions.
• Distributes tools and equipment to be used in theatrical and musical productions.

• Good organizational skills, with special attention to details.
• The ability to establish an effective rapport with part-time and full-time faculty
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people.
• Ability to use a personal computer and window based software.
• Requires ability to work independently on broader assignments with the responsibility for the planning of work. Makes decisions within accepted standards.

Working Conditions

• This position requires early morning, evening, and weekend work based on theatre production schedule.

Salary and Benefits Information

• This position is a level C15. Please see below for specific salary range.
• We offer an excellent employer-paid benefits package including the following: Medical, Dental, Life, Long-Term Disability, Vacation (except faculty), Holiday and Sick Leave, Retirement (if eligible) and college fee waivers. Other employee-paid, voluntary benefits (vision, short-term disability, etc.) are also available.

Required Education

• Graduation with a high school diploma or GED required.

Preferred Education

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Required Experience

• Two years of theatre technical experience required.

Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:

• a resume
• an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed)

This position will close at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024.

Important Information

• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
• Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.
• Polk State College is committed to equal access/equal opportunity in its programs, activities, and employment. For additional information, visit polk.edu/compliance. For questions or concerns, please contact: Lonnie Thompson, Chief of Institutional Compliance & Engagement/Title IX Coordinator; lthompson@polk.edu.
• To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.
• Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
• Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
• Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

We encourage applicants to provide feedback of their experience or request help at Careers@polk.edu.