Part-Time Technician IV, Stage Production

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position.  A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-CyFair

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Located in suburban northwest Houston in the heart of the CyFair Community, the college provides a full range of offerings including unique programs in fire science technology, logistics management and sonography. Since opening our award winning campus in 2003, the college has experienced record growth and supports an exciting learning environment that brings together state-of-the-art technology and active, collaborative learning.

Location address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The PT Technician IV, Stage Production is responsible for assisting with the coordination and management of all technical and operational aspects of the Performing Arts facilities (Theatre and Black Box), which includes productions for Drama and Music. The primary focus of this position is on the maintenance, setup, and operation of all performance related equipment and systems for lighting and sound.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates and oversees the technical infrastructure of the Performing Arts Center including all sound and lighting systems, intercom system, fly rigging, Scene Shop, Green Room, Dressing Rooms, Orchestra Pit, and Black Box
• Coordinates and assists in the design and construction of drama and music program sets and scenery as needed, including management and supervision of the Scene Shop
• Coordinates and assists in the design of lights and sound as needed by users, including focusing and setting of lights and programming of the sound and lighting control boards
• Assures the technical readiness of the Performing Arts Center for all users for instruction, rehearsals and performances (for both internal and external use) including providing training and supervision of technical staff, production crews, and student workers
• Assures that the equipment and systems are kept secure and in good repair as well as that all measures are taken (including enforcement of safety and security regulations) to protect the safety of students, faculty, and visitors in the Performing Arts Center
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer relations skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Demonstrated computer literacy with common office software, including but not limited to¿ MS Word, Excel, and databases

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related work experience in a technical theater support position, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $17.06

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

Special Instructions

Go to the Job Search page, click on `My Activities¿ at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on `Add Attachment.¿ Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume.

This position is primarily working with sound and lights and may be required to work for evening or weekend performances as needed.

You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.

How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year.  By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.