Theater Technician/Assistant

Theater Technician/Assistant

Location: Irvington Theater, Irvington, NY
Department: Production
Reports to: Technical and Operations Manager
Employment Type: Part-Time, Non-Permanent 
Compensation: $27/hour

About Irvington Theater
Irvington Theater is a cornerstone of the Rivertowns arts community, presenting a diverse calendar of live performances, film screenings, and community events. We are dedicated to fostering creativity and collaboration while maintaining high production standards across all events.

Position Overview
The Irvington Theater seeks an experienced and dependable Theater Technician to support the technical operations of performances and special events. This position is ideal for a professional with hands-on experience in lighting, sound, and projection who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

The technician will assist in ensuring that each production runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently from load-in to strike. The schedule varies according to the theater’s performance calendar (evenings and weekends required).

Key Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain lighting, sound, and projection systems for a wide variety of performances.
- Provide technical support for rehearsals, performances, and rentals.
- Collaborate with visiting artists, production teams, and local crew to execute technical elements.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and best practices.
- Support occasional livestream or multimedia components as needed.
- Assist with load-ins, strikes, and general stage management tasks as required.

Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience in live performance technical production.
- Working knowledge of ETC lighting systems, QLab, microphones, and sound reinforcement equipment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs and work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Professionalism, punctuality, and attention to detail are essential.

How to Apply
Please send a brief cover letter and resume outlining your relevant technical experience to omannion@irvingtonny.gov with the subject line “Theater Technician – Irvington Theater.”