Theater Technician-2 at New York University – New York, New York

Theater Technician-2

US-NY-New York

Job ID: 2026-15422
Type: Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development (ED1084)
# of Openings: 1
Category: Marketing/Advertising/Public Relations/Media/Video/Audio
New York University

Overview

Perform a variety of technical installation for stage lighting and audio/video equipment and infrastructure resources for theatre productions, utilize portable entertainment lighting fixtures, control consoles, audio amplifiers, loudspeakers, video projectors, wood, steel, plastics and other materials. Perform on-deck/backstage crew and maintenance responsibilities for annual spring dance concert. Assist with the modification and implementation of construction for departmental facilities such as theaters, workshops, studios, and office support Ensure safety of facilities and and equipment and instruct students on safe use of equipment and tools. Perform skilled maintenance, maintain inventory. Run hand, focus and notes for individual productions as required.

Responsibilities

Required Education:
High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education:
Theatre/design training/certification, including ETCP Certified Entertainment Electric, ETC certificate in Eos console programming.

Required Experience:
3 years' experience with lighting for theater.

Preferred Experience:
Prior experience in coordinating the work of production crews; experience as a lighting, sound and video designer; experience with run hang, focus and notes calls for productions.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Demonstrated knowledge of theatrical lighting design and production practices. Ability to set up, operate and troubleshoot audio reinforcement and video playback, intercom systems, Mac OS computers and Qlab software. Proficiency in the use of Electronic theatre Controls Eos-family consoles and software; Lightwright. Ability to contract practical lighting and lighting prop effects, soldering equipment, basic rigging. Ability to read mechanical drawings and assess specification.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Moving light repairs, audio editing/live mix; videoediting, Isadora software.

Qualifications

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is USD $38.10. This rate is based on bargaining unit contracts. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

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NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

Salary: 38.10