Theater Technician I (Part-Time/Temporary, 3 Vacancies)

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Cultural Affairs Division within the Arlington Economic Development (AED) Department is seeking three part-time temporary Theater Technicians to provide sound, lighting, and visual arts for facility operations. The Technicians will perform a variety of duties to ensure the smooth operation of Arlington County weekly events, a range of visual music, dance, theater and performing arts programs.

Specific Duties Include: 

• Performs technical support to theater and visual art equipment;
• Provides basic maintenance/upkeep to the Joint use theaters in Arlington (Gunston Theater One, Two, Theater on The Run, Lubber Run Amphitheater, and Thomas Jefferson Middle School Theater);
• Operates lighting, sound, and video equipment;
• Arranges staging, lighting, sound, and video for events;
• Performs light carpentry and scenic artistry;
• Services, maintains, and operates a wide variety of equipment;
• Sets up and breaks down events and performances; clears the stage and auditorium spaces (house/lobby) at the beginning/end of a work-shift or event;
• Maintains a record of all maintenance and repair work; submits periodic reports to the Lead Theater Technician; and 
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimums: 

• High School Diploma/GED; and 
• Some experience supporting technical theater or facility operation practices.

Desirables: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• Knowledge of theater carpentry and scenic artistry, lighting effects, or sound systems and associated theatrical equipment;
• Sound reinforcement for concerts/events;
• Troubleshooting various sound/lighting equipment malfunctions/scenarios;
• Coordinating with artists/performers to advance shows; and 
• Performing minor repair and adjustment for sound/lighting equipment.

Substitution: Additional education may be substituted for experience requirement.

Special Requirements:

Please attach a Resume to this application. 

A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

The employee may perform activities inside and outside. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Information:

Work Hours: This is a part-time position, with a maximum of 20 hours per week. The role requires flexibility to work nights and weekends to accommodate the performance schedule and the facility's hours of operation, which are from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM on weekdays and 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM on weekends. Additionally, there may be occasional late-night events on weekends.

The official job title is Theater Technician I. This is a temporary occasional position. Employees are eligible for sick leave.

Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the selection process and are required for this position. Please do not give "see resume" as a response to the questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.