Performing Arts Shop Coordinator

Performing Arts Shop Coordinator

Recruitment Start Date 10/07/2026
Recruitment End Date 11/11/2026
Open Until Filled
First Consideration Date
Salary Range 36
Pay Rate $5,372.71 - $7,199.96 per month / $31.00 - $41.54 an hour
FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Benefits

Health & Wellness
· Fully-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for eligible employees and dependents
· Choice of HMO or PPO with very low co-pays and out-of-pocket costs
· Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
· Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
. Basic Life and AD&D insurance for employees only

Work-Life Balance
· 19 Paid Holidays and 12 Vacation Days (annually), up to 22 Vacation Days (annually) based on years of service
· 12 Sick Days annually
· Opportunity for remote work after six months of employment (up to two days per week) with manager approval
· Possibility of Modified Summer Schedule
· Professional Learning Opportunities
· No-cost Annual Staff Parking
. Close proximity to the Metro rail system

Financial & Retirement Benefits
· CalPERS/CalSTRS Defined-Benefit Pension Plans
. District paid post-retirement medical, dental and vision for those employees who qualify and their eligible dependents
· 457(b), 403(b), & Roth 403(b) Deferred Compensation Plans
· Longevity Salary Increases

General Description/Summary

POSITION SUMMARY

Coordinates, schedules, and oversees crews, and performs technical work related to the construction of scenery and sets for college-based productions, and use of the scene shops and the performing arts facility by students, staff and the community. Maintains a safe and functional scene shop by repairing and inventorying the theater equipment.

Minimum Qualifications/Education and Experience

- A high school diploma, or the equivalent, and three years of technical theater experience.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in designing scenery for theatrical productions, developing scenic concepts and designs in collaboration with directors, faculty, and other designers as assigned.

- Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings, ground plans, and scenic elevations.

- Proficiency with CAD or similar software such as AutoCAD, Vectorworks for drafting and plotting builds.

- CNC router or laser cutter experience.

- Familiarity with a range of materials beyond wood/steel such as foam carving, plastics, upholstery framing, and casting.

- Inventory management experience.

- Demonstrates sensitivity to, understanding of, and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, immigration status, and cultural background of community college students, faculty, and staff; and successfully fosters and supports an inclusive educational and work environment.

Licenses and Certificates

- Requires a valid driver's license and a forklift certificate within a reasonable time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Plans and coordinates scenery construction by meeting with faculty and designers to determine needs, materials, budgets, timing, and crew requirements.

- Draws construction prints using computer-aided and/or manual drafting techniques. Prepares multi-dimensional views. Prepares material lists. Searches existing inventory for scenery and materials that can be modified to fit production needs.

- Constructs scenery and sets based on approved designs. Performs a variety of skilled carpentry duties such as, but not limited to, rough and finish work, painting, and assembly.

- Provides technical oversight, guidance, and training to student theatrical crew members in basic theater practices, scenery construction techniques, and safe work standards.

- Oversees the work of student helpers in the construction of scenery and sets. Plans and sequences construction and assembly steps, and schedules student crews accordingly to meet deadlines. Trains students in use of tools and construction techniques.

- Stores and inventories scenery that can be re-used. Removes and properly disposes of other scenery.

- Ensures the cleanliness and organization of the scenery shop and storage areas. Maintains continuous accessibility of the shop and storage areas to theater production, class, and outside group uses.

- Documents various work activities including labor and expenses associated with construction. Receives and processes invoices for purchased items.

- May develop work schedules for short-term employees and student workers.

- Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and Skills

- Requires working knowledge of the principles, techniques, methods, and equipment used in the construction of sets and scenery, and other technical aspects of theatrical production.

- Requires in-depth knowledge of the operational methods of a scene shop, including stage design and scene construction, painting and rigging.

- Requires in-depth knowledge of construction scheduling and sequence methods.

- Requires a working knowledge of the installation, maintenance, and repair of lighting, sound and other theatrical equipment.

- Requires knowledge of and skill in using computer-aided drafting and desktop productivity software. Requires skill in the use of hand and power tools that are required for scenery construction.

- Requires knowledge of safe work procedures.

- Requires sufficient math skill to compute distance, measurements, quantities, and load bearing requirements.

- Requires sufficient skill in the English language to prepare written instructions to student workers.

- Requires sufficient human relations skill to convey technical concepts to others, train, demonstrate, and assign work.

Abilities

- Requires the ability to carry out the essential functions of the position.

- Requires the ability to plan, organize, sequence, and schedule scenery construction in a way that meets production goals.

- Requires the ability to use computer-aided and manual drafting and drawing techniques to illustrate scenery and set construction.

- Requires the ability to perform skilled carpentry duties such as rough and finish work and painting to achieve 3-dimensional effects.

- Requires the ability to safely us and instruct others in the use of a variety of power and hand tools. Requires the ability to observe, practice, and train others in safe work habits.

- Requires the ability to obtain certification and operate a forklift.

Physical Abilities

- Requires the ability to perform work of an active nature.

- Requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time, walk up to 400 yards, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) heavy weights of up to 75 pounds on a regular basis.

- Requires the ability to push, pull, and guide materials over 75 pounds.

- Requires the ability to climb, stoop, kneel, and crouch on a regular basis.

- Requires sufficient hand-eye coordination, hand and finger dexterity including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to operate specialized equipment and read technical (including blueprints) and safety information.

- Requires auditory ability to hear machinery sounds and alarms.

- Requires near and far visual acuity to read printed materials, observe 3-dimensional views, moving objects, and work-in-progress.

- Requires speaking ability to project voice to a small group and carry on ordinary conversations.

Working Condition

- Work is performed indoors where safety considerations exist from physical labor and exposure to tools, moving objects, dust, and noise extremes.

Department Visual and Performing Arts Department Administration

Job Category Classified

Assignment Full-Time

Percentage of Time 100%

Months per Year 12 months

Work Days per Week M-F

Work Schedule per Day M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Work Shift Days

Bargaining Unit Classified

Citrus College Diversity Statement

CITRUS COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Citrus College to not discriminate against and to encourage a diversity of applicants based on national origin, religion, age, sex or gender, race, color, medical condition, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, use of family and medical care leave, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or because they are perceived to have one or more of the preceding characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

Applications are considered legal documents, and as such, all areas of the application must be completed, or your application packet will be considered incomplete and will not be moved forward. While it may be appropriate in some areas of your application to use “NA” (not applicable), do not use terms such as “see resume” or “see attached”. When listing your work experience, please specify the beginning and end dates for each job you held and describe your experience.

Years of experience requirements are based on full-time employment (40 hours per week). Relevant part-time experience will be evaluated on a prorated basis and credited according to the average number of hours worked per week. For example, two years of experience working 20 hours per week is equivalent to one year of full-time experience.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all required documents, and those additional documents you choose to include, are attached BEFORE clicking the “Finished Attaching Documents” button and confirming. It is advisable to attach “Optional” documents first, and then “Required” documents once you are ready to click on the “Finished Attaching Documents” button and confirming.

Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be complete. A resume will not substitute for a fully completed employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Incomplete applications will be rejected. When listing your work experience, please specify the beginning and end dates for each job you held and describe your experience.

Additional documents CANNOT be added to your electronic application packet once you click on “Finished Attaching Documents” and receive your confirmation number; so, please be sure you have all documents you will upload handy and in an electronic format. THE APPLICANT TRACKING SYSTEM WILL NOT ACCEPT DOCUMENTS LARGER THAN 2MB. IF YOUR DOCUMENTS DO NOT UPLOAD, PLEASE RESIZE/COMPRESS THE FILE. If you do not have all your documents handy at the time you are applying for the position, we advise you to click on “Finish Attaching Documents Later”. Be sure, however, to finish attaching your documents BEFORE the close or first consideration date for the position. Please remember, you will NOT be able to attach additional documents after you have selected “Finished Attaching Documents” and have received a confirmation number, and you will not be able to apply for a position after the position has closed.

About Transcripts

– Candidates must upload copies of all transcripts (need not be official at the time of application) which prove sufficient for verifying minimum qualifications for this position.

– Official transcripts will be required at the time of the job offer.

– Transcripts must be from the awarding institution and must show that the degree has been awarded (or conferred) and the year.

– Degree(s) must be earned (or conferred) from accredited institution(s) or an equivalent foreign institution by the first consideration date for this position.

– All degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript by the indicated first consideration date for this position.

– Foreign transcripts must be transcribed in English AND evaluated for U.S. equivalency by a bona fide U.S. evaluation service.

Selection Process

– A selection committee will review application packages of those candidates who have met the minimum qualifications for this position and will select a limited number of qualified candidates for an interview.

– Each candidate may be asked to deliver a presentation on a topic of the selection committee's choice. The candidate will be informed of the topic when an interview appointment is scheduled.

– Each candidate may be asked to complete a writing prompt just prior to the interview.

– Travel costs must be borne by the applicant.

– Final candidates for faculty, management, and supervisor/confidential positions may be interviewed by the Superintendent/President.

– If selected as a finalist, the candidate permits the District to contact current and former employer(s) to investigate employment history.

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