Production Coordinator

Theatre Production Coordinator - Substitute (Hourly as Needed)Position InformationJob Number - CLA00602PPosition Title - Theatre Production Coordinator - Substitute (Hourly as Needed)Position Type - Classified Substitute poolPercentage EmployeeNumber of Months AssignmentStarting Date - As soon as possibleCurrent Work Schedule - Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm (evenings and weekends as needed)Salary Range - 35Salary - $36.71 /HourlyShift DifferentialFLSA - Non-ExemptLocation - Main CampusDepartment - Arts and Cultural Programs (Dept)Open Date - 06/25/2026Closing Date - 01/25/2027Open Until FilledAbout Rio Hondo CollegeRío Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.StrengthsOur caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College's 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students' success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team, top-notch athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.Basic FunctionUnder the direction of an administrator or manager, responsible for a variety of specialized and technical duties related to cultural events of the Division and the College. Schedules events; coordinates and supervises stage, shop, and front of house; maintains the facilities and equipment in safe running order; hires and trains stage crew; oversees and participates in the construction of sets and rigging, lighting and sound needs for productions.Representative Duties1. Manages the activities of all the performing spaces used by the Division of Arts and Cultural Programs.2. Performs a variety of specialized and technical duties in the operations, use and maintenance of the College theater facilities and equipment.3. Designs sets and lighting, oversees safe construction and implementation of designs.4. Constructs sets and performs mastery rigging, carpentry and property duties as required.5. Selects, supervises, assigns, and trains students, and other technical personnel necessary to stage events.6. Coordinates the scheduling of cultural events according to established priorities; establishes and maintains the Theater production calendar deadlines.7. Assists in the preparation, justification, implementation, and maintenance of budgets for the theaters.8. Arranges for and secures supplies and equipment for production needs using standard College purchasing procedures.9. Maintains all College equipment and spaces in a safe and orderly manner.10. Keeps the inventory up to date.11. Maintains records of purchase and work orders, transportation and facility requests, requisitions, invoices, workers' hours, and other necessary documents.12. Serves as a liaison between other College employees to ensure the smooth operations of events: Including, but not limited to; the facility scheduler, parking services, maintenance services, division secretaries, accounting, payroll and purchasing services.13. Communicates with administrators, faculty, performers, and others in coordinating productions; arranges, attends various meetings as required.14. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative responsibilities in support of the department's day-to-day activities and/or operations utilizing a variety of communication modalities including but not limited to answers and responds to phone calls, emails, text messages, and chat platforms; opens, screens, and distributes mail and correspondence; photocopies documents and requests duplication services; ensures maintenance and repairs of assigned work areas, facilities, or equipment; enters various requests for services from IT, Facilities, and Maintenance; contacts vendors for equipment service, when needed; follows-up with vendors to ensure satisfactory completion of requests; may perform simple repairs or maintenance to standard office equipment.15. Performs related duties that support the overall objective of the position.Knowledge and AbilitiesKnowledge of:· District and college policies, procedures, rules, and regulations related to the area of assignment.· California Education Code and Title V as it relates to the area of assignment.· Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).· Managing/coordinating a multi-level cultural season.· Operations of a variety of office machines including personal computers, and word processing software such as Microsoft Office.· Methods, equipment, and materials used in the technical preparation and presentation of theater productions.· Operations and requirements of lighting and sound equipment in theater productions.· Principles and practices of scenery, lighting, and sound design.· Set design, construction and painting methods and techniques.· State props, furniture, and scenery.· Computer software programs, applications, databases, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems; computer hardware and peripheral equipment related to the area of the assignment.· Basic principles and philosophies of stage productions.· Technical aspects of field of specialty.· Fire, safety and health rules and regulations· Inventory methods and techniques.· Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.· Record keeping, filing, file sharing, and filing systems, methods, and techniques.· Principles and practices of training and providing work direction.· Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.· Effective communication techniques and interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.· Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).Ability to:· Independently perform the essential responsibilities of the position.· Coordinate technical duties in the operation of cultural events.· Plan, organize, and prioritize workload to meet schedules and timelines.· Design scenery, lighting, and sound for theater productions.· Construct sets and perform rigging, carpentry, and property master duties.· Train and provide work direction and guidance to students.· Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools and equipment utilized in the preparation and presentation of theater productions.