Arts

Theater Production Specialist 2
Job Number
Full/Part Time
Schedule
Salary
31446359 50% Part Time 10AM - 7PM $54,200 - $93,200
Position Information

Under the supervision of the University Theatre Production Supervisor, the Theatre Production Specialist 2 will assist in the setup, operation, and maintenance of all technical aspects of a theatrical production, including scenery, lighting, sound, and video. They will work behind the scenes to ensure that the production's technical and logistical aspects run smoothly. This role requires strong teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient working environment in the theatre.

Please Note: This is a limited 50% appointment (less than 1000 hours appointment) part-time 9-month position with a variable work schedule that adapts to the demands of University Theatre productions, including occasional evening and weekend shifts. Additionally, we seek to hire two to four stagehands through this search.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Education
Education Requirements
Degree
Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
Experience
Experience
Requirement
2 - 4 years of related experience. Required
Minimum Requirements

Good working knowledge of the University and collective bargaining policies, practices, rules, regulations, etc., including safety rules and regulations.
Good problem recognition, avoidance and resolution skills.
Good working knowledge/skills in basic financial administration.
Mastery level knowledge of technical aspects of at least one production area such as lighting, sound, video, costumes, hair/make-up, properties, scenery, scenic treatment, etc.
Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills to communicate complex instructions and information to disparate constituencies.

Preferred Qualifications
Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
  


• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
  


• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
  


• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
  


• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
  


• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
  

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

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