Theater Technician
2 days ago
Washington
Base Pay Range: $55,000 - $59,000 per year • Date: 07/28/2025, • Location: ONSITE, Washington D.C., • Employment Status: Full time, hourly position nonexempt, • Reports To: Director, World Stage Theater, • Salary: $55,000 to $59,000 DOE, • Assist with the planning and execution of productions in World Stage Theater and other spaces., • Load in, rehearse, event, show, and load out with excellence, efficiency, and safety., • Facilitate communication with all production and event staff, including front‑of‑house, freelance technicians, labor, facilities staff, and security., • Troubleshoot technical issues and perform system and equipment maintenance, updates, and repairs as needed., • Support client technicians and visiting productions in World Stage Theater., • Maintain safe, clean, and orderly conditions in the theater., • Maintain positive relationships with clients, freelance technicians, and labor through effective communication and collaboration., • Stay up‑to‑speed with system updates and production technology advancements and seek growth opportunities in technical skills., • Education: High School Diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related major or equivalent experience strongly preferred., • Certifications: None required., • Years of Experience:, • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a technical role within a theatrical operation., • 3‑5 years of audio‑visual and projection systems experience required., • Commercial A/V: at least 1 year preferred., • Proficient with architectural and theatrical lighting instruments, controls (grandMA, ETC, CueServer) and protocols (DMX, sACN, Art‑Net)., • Proficient with lighting and show control systems (grandMA2 ultra‑light, ETC, Medialon) and equipment (Leko, S4 Par, LED, Conventional, Moving lights, etc)., • Proficient with audio mixing, DSP, recording, amplification, and loudspeaker equipment (Yamaha, QSC, Meyer, others)., • Proficient with video playback, recording, switching, control, and distribution hardware and software (Sony, Blackmagic, Crestron, ProPresenter)., • Proficient with video monitor and projection equipment (LG, Christie, Panasonic)., • Working knowledge of IT networking hardware and cabling (CAT6, Fiber Optic), especially in theater applications., • Proficient with Windows and Mac computers and office applications, including Microsoft Office., • Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing., • Experience leading workflow and team members on daily responsibilities, performance, scheduling, and development., • Expertise with standard theatrical practices in a live theater environment., • Experience safely operating theatrical rigging equipment and fall protection., • Ability to remain calm under pressure and troubleshoot in challenging situations., • Ability to train and empower others and lead by example in appearance, work ethic, and conduct., • Able to interface with artists, clients, and vendors of all backgrounds., • Willing to continually learn and grow as technology changes., • Able to work evenings and weekends as needed., • Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects without assistance., • Ability to work comfortably at heights with heavy equipment., • Ability to sit, squat, and bend at the waist., • Champion the Museum of the Bible’s mission to invite all people to engage with the transformative power of the Bible., • Passionate about the Bible and committed to MOTB’s mission of inviting all people to engage with the transformative power of the Bible. Full‑time Management and Manufacturing Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos #J-18808-Ljbffr