Theatre Area Stage Technician

Position Details

Requisition Number: S02283P
Position Category:
Staff
Hours Per Week: 28
Months Per Year: 10
Alternate

Work Schedule:

Hours will vary depending on the theatre production calendar during the academic year. Some nights and weekends are required.
Pay Grade: N25
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Job Open Date: 02/24/2026
Review Date: 03/23/2026
Job Close Date: (Open Until Filled: Yes)

This position will serve WSU Theatre in the School of Performing Arts as an Electrician for the theatre lighting area as well as Scene Shop Supervisor for the theatre scenic shop.

WSU Theatre produces four theatre productions per year. Electrician responsibilities will include serving as Master Electrician for two theatre productions per year and Assistant Master Electrician on two additional productions per year. Duties include reading lighting plots, preparing the space for the hang, training student electricians of all skill levels, supervising the lighting hang, focus, tech, and potentially serving as primary programmer for productions.

This position will support and mentor advanced students as they take the lead on various aspects of the process. The position will also supervise lighting employees and theatre practicum students in executing designs and assist the lighting professor with creative problem-solving to meet the needs of each production.

Scene Shop Supervisor responsibilities will include reading and interpreting construction drawings, assigning student employees tasks to build scenic elements in a professional and safe manner, and teaching theatre practicum students basic construction skills needed to complete class and production assignments. This person will also assist the Technical Director in maintaining shop equipment, inventory, and supplies; establishing and enforcing safety procedures during scenic construction and departmental productions;

building scenery; and supervising and mentoring students in scenic and prop construction in the Theatre Scene Shop. This position often requires work on evenings and weekends.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of experience in theatre, lighting, construction, shop management or related fields
• Background check required as a condition of employment

• BS, BA, or BFA Degree (Theater Technology Focus Preferred)
• Experience in theatrical lighting and electrics or experience in theatre scenery construction
• Experience in an educational setting

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long‑term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references. For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment. Screening of applications will begin March 23, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.

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