Theater Arts Technical Designer (Temporary)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft, design and construct theatre materials and props for performances and events as assigned;
• Prepares and modifies working plans and drawings for specific situations;
• Provide technical design, installation and maintenance of sound and light equipment for productions;
• Prepare equipment setting including lighting, sound system and stage sets to maximize effectiveness of the qualify in technical facilitation of performance(s);
• Assist in the coordination of productions with event representatives in order to prepare and meet specifications of technical aspects to meet staging requirements;
• Train and provide work direction, assignments and schedules to student workers in preparation and for assistance with productions;
• Inspect and maintain equipment and assure safety standards are met in the operation of stage equipment;
• Demonstrate the correct use of stage equipment to faculty, staff, students and operators;
• Provide technical guidance and input into the technical operation and confer with users for technical requirements and recommend alternatives as needed;
• Perform minor maintenance on lighting and sound systems and power/hand tools to ensure sage and proper operation of equipment;
• Research, discuss and recommend new equipment and other purchases for productions and submit to appropriate personnel;
• Prepare and maintain a variety of reports and records such as performance reports, safety forms, schedules and other relevant documents;
• Operate office equipment, software and other theatre equipment as assigned
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic,cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of the Colleges’ students, faculty, staff andcommunity;
• Effectively engage and support historically disproportionately impacted groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge:

• Methods, equipment and materials used in stage and set design and construction.
• Types and uses of lighting, sound, and other theatre equipment.
• Basic electrical theory, sound and lighting effects.
• Carpentry, painting and other skills required in set construction.
• Theatre technology and practices.
• Health and safety laws, rules, regulations and District policies and procedures.

Skills:

• Effectively collaborate and coordinate with others to produce and event;
• Interpret plans, designs, and specifications;
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action;
• Prioritize and schedule work for self and others;
• Plan and organize various technologies:

Ability:

• Safely operate hand and power tools;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with others;
• Assemble and dismantle set stages;
• Implement basic training techniques.

Required Application Materials

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
• A list of three (3) professional references including name, position, organization, phone number, email, and relationship to the applicant.

Salary Placement
Initial salary placement will be $31.54-$34.75 per hour and is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.
District Statement
Founded in 1967, Ohlone College is named in honor of the early Ohlone People who inhabited the San Francisco Bay Area. Ohlone College is committed to providing a high-quality education to serve our diverse population of over 15,000 students per year. Ohlone College is nationally recognized for our Deaf Studies and Interpreter Preparation programs, and is widely known for our nursing, health sciences, liberal arts, biomedical science, and smart manufacturing programs. As a learning community, we embrace and champion inclusivity, integrity, student expression, global citizenship, and continuous improvement.

Ohlone College is one of the top-ranked community colleges in California, serving the cities of Fremont, Newark, and Union City. Our campuses in Fremont and Newark are centrally located in the East Bay between San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose. This region is known as a hub of innovation and economic activity, and home to some of the most advanced manufacturing, biomedical research, and clean energy companies in California, including Tesla, Meta, Seagate, and Lam Research.

The main campus in Fremont is located near Interstate 680 at the base of Mission Peak, just south of the historic Mission San Jose, and is the primary gateway to year-round hiking, biking, and hang gliding in the Mission Peak Regional Preserve. The Newark Center for Health Sciences and Technology is located near Interstate 880 in a hub of new residential and commercial development. The two campuses are connected by shuttle to each other and the Warm Springs BART station, which offers convenient access to public transit throughout the Bay Area.

Vision Statement
Ohlone College will be known for inclusiveness, innovation, integrity, engagement, and exceptional student success.

Mission Statement
Ohlone College offers high quality educational and career pathways and personal enrichment courses to serve the diverse needs of all students and the community. Ohlone provides excellent instruction and support services, awards associate degrees and certificates, and promotes university transfer in an inclusive, equitable, and multicultural environment where student learning and achievement are paramount. Ohlone fosters innovation, encourages student expression, and promotes ethical behavior and global citizenship.

EEO Statement
The District is strongly committed to the principles of equal opportunity and to hiring qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our community. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, military and veteran status, pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related medical condition or any other protected basis in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. If you have a disability and are in need of special services, equipment, or facilities in order to apply or interview for this opening, please call the Human Resources office at: (510) 659-6088.

Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon Governing Board approval. Employment with Ohlone Community College is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. All new employees are required to submit official transcripts, proof of freedom from tuberculosis. In addition, you will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal “Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.” Pre-employment tests and/or medical examinations may be required. Ohlone Community College does not sponsor H1B visas. Employees must sign the Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance and submit fingerprints for CA Department of Justice clearance. Employees must be California residents on their date of hire and for the duration of their employment with Ohlone Community College District.

Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986
Applicants selected for positions will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.

*The District reserves the right to modify, rescind, or re-advertise this recruitment at any time*