POSITION: Production Technician
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time
DEPARTMENT: Production
SALARY RANGE: $45,000 per Annum
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Production Technician is a junior staff position in the Production Department. They will be
under the supervision of the Technical Director and Lighting Supervisor. During load In, tech,
preview, and load-out periods, the technician will report to the Lighting Supervisor; outside of
those times, they will report to the Technical Director. The responsibilities of this position include
serving as a shop carpenter and stage electrician for all Olney Productions.
Areas & Responsibilities:
Shop Carpenter
• Work with fellow Scene Shop staff to complete the construction of scenery in a safe
and efficient manner
• Construct scenery as directed by the Technical Direction Team using specified
technical or designer drawings
• Complete projects on schedule with a high level of quality and attention to detail;
• Perform maintenance and modifications of all scenery as directed by their
supervisor;
• Safely operate power tools and manage their maintenance;
• Ensure that the Technical Direction Team is informed at all times of issues relating to
areas of responsibility;
• Keep all areas of work in a clean and safe state at all times, keeping with OTC health
and safety guidelines and all applicable OSHA guidelines;
• Work in support of institutional special events (i.e., Gala, opening nights, educational
programming) as needed;
• Be an active participant in OTC’s work towards equity, diversity, and inclusion and
becoming an anti-racist organization by:
o Participating in all OTC-wide EDI training, workshops, or experiences
o Participating in all EDIA learning or experiences cultivated within the
Production Department
• Other Duties as assigned
Stage Electrician
• Ability to read and interpret a lighting plot.
• Participate in all show load-ins, notes during tech, and load-outs.
• Safely install and focus all lighting equipment as needed.
• Maintain and repair lighting instruments and equipment.
• Assist in the organization and maintenance of workspaces and tools.
• Ability to work as a member of a crew.
• Ability to read and interpret a lighting plot.
Skills and Values Required:
• Investment in Olney Theatre Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values, and its Statement on
Social Justice and Becoming Anti-Racist.
• Physical Requirements: Able to lift 50 lbs. and climb ladders and stairs. Comfortable
with heights.
• Time Requirements: Full-Time Position, with evening and weekend work requirements.
• Prior regional theatre and repertory experience is a plus.
• EITHER two years of carpentry experience OR two years of lighting experience
• The ideal candidate will have experience with contemporary instruments and equipment.
• Lightboard programming knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organization, collaborative and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and methods in the given field.
