Technical Assistant, Performing Arts

Technical Assistant

The Technical Assistant in the Center for the Arts and Department of Performing Arts, reporting to the Audio Arts Technician, provides technical support for theatrical productions, concerts, rehearsals, and special events across campus. The position is responsible for assisting with the preparation, operation, and strike of productions, ensuring that performances and events are executed safely, efficiently, and professionally.

This position supports periods of high production activity throughout the academic year, particularly during production weeks and at the end of each semester. Work is performed primarily during evenings and weekends, with a flexible schedule based on departmental production needs.

This is a part-time position, working up to 19 hours per week, and is not eligible for benefits.

Production Setup, Operation, and Strike (45%)

• Assist with the setup, operation, and breakdown of theatrical productions, concerts, rehearsals, and special events.
• Set up and strike production equipment, including amplifiers, microphones, speakers, lighting instruments, musical instruments, and related audio equipment.
• Assemble and dismantle staging elements, including risers, scenic walls, masking legs, curtains, backdrops, and other theatrical equipment.
• Assist with scene changes and backstage operations during performances.
• Support productions in the Rose Theater, Tia's Black Box Theater, and other campus venues.

Lighting and Audio Support (30%)

• Hang, focus, move, and maintain theatrical lighting instruments and associated cabling.
• Assist with theatrical electrical work, including running power and signal cables while following established safety procedures.
• Assist with audio system installation, wiring, troubleshooting, and strike.
• Support programming and operation of theatrical lighting control systems and lighting cues.
• Support programming and operation of digital sound consoles, playback systems, and sound cues.

Scenic Construction and Technical Maintenance (15%)

• Assist with scenic construction, light carpentry, painting, and maintenance of scenery and production equipment.
• Help maintain technical spaces, including organization of scenery, lumber, tools, hardware, cables, and storage areas.
• Assist with inventory management and maintenance of technical equipment and supplies.

Technology Support (10%)

• Support projection systems, video playback, computer-based production technologies, AI-assisted production tools, and other emerging technical systems as appropriate.
• Perform other technical duties in support of productions and special events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Community Engagement

• Be an active participant in the life of the College by attending and supporting key events like Commencement, Homecoming, and other all-hands-on-deck gatherings. Show a spirit of collaboration and community involvement, including volunteering when possible.

Reports to the Audio Arts Technician. Works under general supervision while exercising sound judgment and initiative in completing assigned production and technical support responsibilities.

May provide day-to-day direction, training, and oversight to student employees. While student employees formally report to the Audio Arts Technician, the Technical Assistant may serve as the designated lead or proxy during assigned shifts or projects.

Core Competencies

• Reliability: able to get the job done, available and engaged with the job and the Endicott community.
• Organization: organizes time and resources well so that work is done efficiently and on time.
• Communication Skills: has clear, effective and efficient ways of communicating, both orally and in writing.
• Adaptability: shows a willingness to adopt new ideas and to do things differently.
• Follow Through: takes ownership of projects and sees them through fruition.
• Customer Service: anticipates the needs and responds to queries in a timely, competent, and approachable manner.
• Initiative/Personal Leadership: identifies opportunities for improvement and actively contributes to solutions.
• Team Player: shows a willingness to collaborate and share information, knowledge and experience with team members.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in theatrical production, live events, stagecraft, or a related field.
• Experience in one or more areas of theatrical production, including lighting, audio, scenery, stagecraft, or live event production.
• Basic carpentry skills and familiarity with hand and power tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing production schedules and priorities.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends based on the production calendar.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders, work safely at heights, and safely operate hand and power tools and other production equipment.
• Uses sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential matters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of theatrical lighting systems, sound reinforcement systems, and digital control consoles.
• Experience with theatrical electrical systems and rigging practices.
• Experience with projection systems, video playback, and computer-based production technologies.
• Experience working in an educational, community, or professional performing arts venue.
• Familiarity with emerging production technologies, including AI-assisted production tools.

In compliance with Massachusetts pay transparency law, the hourly pay range for this position is $25.000$30.00 per hour. Endicott College considers factors such as (but not limited to) job responsibilities, relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and external market data when determining pay. The final hourly rate is determined by the Human Resources Office based on these factors. This range reflects base pay only and does not include benefits or other compensation.

Effective Date of Current Version: July, 2026