Theater Assistant Technical Director

The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.

HIRING RANGE: $32.36 - $35.96/hour

Under the general direction of the Theater Technical Director, provides operation or supervision of all technical and performance activities at the Lakewood Cultural Center and Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Amphitheater. This is a hands-on production position generally filling one of the lead crew positions necessary for execution of all performances at LCC, HLBP, or other HCA sponsored events for the City of Lakewood. The Theater Assistant Technical Director supports theater operations through the safe use and maintenance of lighting equipment, projection and related computer equipment, sound systems, stages, dance floor, rigging equipment and other materials related to the theater.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• In collaboration with Theater Technical Director, is responsible for safe operation of the LCC theater and amphitheater and safeguards the technical assets of the venues, including lighting, sound, rigging, tools and other equipment.
• Supports the Theater Technical Director with the coordination of production information for rental clients and road managers to determine, plan, develop and schedule the necessary technical supports, such as lighting, sound, stage equipment and production crew for events and performances at City venues.
• Operates or supervises the operation of lighting, sound, scenic and other systems for a wide range of performance genres and differing levels of production sophistication for rental and touring events. Programs or designs sound and lights as needed.  Theater Assistant Technical Director acts as Technical Director when Technical Director cannot be onsite, including supervision of production crew.
• Maintains lighting and sound systems. Performs repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment. Assists with maintaining equipment inventory and ensures necessary supplies are available. Assists with identification tagging of all equipment and furnishings at the theater and amphitheater.
• Maintains skills and up-to-date knowledge of theater equipment and operations, including any necessary certifications.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism in the delivery of technical production and customer service. Coaches the production crew as requested to consistently meet these standards. Maintains tact and composure in stressful and time-sensitive environments.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with rental clients, artistic personnel, vendors, co-workers in various City departments, volunteers, and others. Will on occasion interact with high profile City officials such as the Mayor, City Council members and the City Manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Employee Type (Individual Contributor, Lead, Supervisor, Division Manager or Director)

Individual Contributor

An Individual Contributor is responsible for their own tasks and deliverables and does not formally oversee the work of others. They may offer expertise or informal guidance but do not have supervisory or employment‑decision authority. Their primary focus is performing operational, technical, or professional work within their role.

Reporting Relationships

Supervision Received: Supervision from the Theater Technical Director.

Supervision Exercised: None. Informally assists in directing work of variable part-time theater technical crews and authorized rental client crews, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, other employees, rental clients, volunteers, and the public.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound and safe decisions regarding work with electrical circuits, overhead stage load limits and rigging.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Creativity in solving theater-related technical challenges.
• Ability to assist in the monitoring of the work of variable part-time staff and rental clients.
• Ability to demonstrate reliability and dependability.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Criminal background check required.
• Ability to maintain irregular and/or extended working hours.
• Requires extensive evening and weekend hours and on occasion, work on holidays.
• Required to maintain and utilize City-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when conducting activities where the employee is exposed to risks above those encountered in a traditional office setting. If injured on the job due to failure to utilize PPE, a safety violation can be taken.

Technological Skills

• Strong overall knowledge of word processing, Excel, Power Point, Q-Lab, audio, lighting and video networking protocols such as Dante and SACN, PC and Mac software and applications.

Education and Experience (Must represent the minimum required for this position)

• Education: 
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Design/Technical Theater, preferred.
• Experience:
  • Three (3) or more years of progressive professional technical theater production experience in either lighting or audio in a high-volume performing arts venue or touring environment preferred.
  • Three (3) or more years of progressive experience with live music, musical theater, dance, conference and event production with a primary focus in either Lighting Design/Production or Audio Engineering/Production, as well as demonstrated experience with lighting and/or sound design, live mixing, general stagecraft, video production, rigging, crew scheduling and supervision.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of performance and production conventions, terminology, sound and lighting design concepts, physical plant and stage mechanics for theater, dance, concerts, orchestras conferences and events are required.

Certification/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications or the ability to obtain within three months of hire. 

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Must successfully complete and maintain required state or departmental physical standards and certifications.

Very Heavy Work:  Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Bend or position self to move items from higher place to lower place or vice versa
• Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or position from all levels up to 50 pounds
• Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or position from all levels over 51 pounds with assistance
• Sit, stand or be stationary
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, turn or twist all of which may include awkward positions on both even and uneven terrain
• Talk, hear, converse, communicate, or exchange information
• Use of hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion to handle, pinch, reach, grasp, move, feel, inspect, etc.
• Vision to include distance, depth perception, peripheral and color
• Walk, ascend or descend on both even and uneven terrain

Environmental Conditions may include

• Confined spaces
• Extreme cold or heat
• Frequent vibrations due to equipment use
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Moderate to extremely loud noise environment
• Outdoor weather conditions
• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Wet or humid conditions
• Work in high, precarious places

Additional Physical Requirements: (Add any additional as needed)

• Hearing test required
• Safety sensitive

The City of Lakewood is a drug-free workplace that provides employment opportunities in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws. All Lakewood employees are expected to work and complete all tasks in a safe manner consistent with training, standard operating procedures, City or Department policies, and common sense. Working in a safe manner includes the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all City and/or Department safety rules. Horseplay on-the-job is strictly forbidden. The failure to work in a safe manner, use PPE, follow standard operating procedure, or comply with a safety rule will result adverse employment consequences ranging from verbal discipline to termination from employment, including any applicable reduction in benefits under the Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act. Employees are also expected to encourage safe work practices by all co-employees, and to report any unsafe work practices immediately to a supervisor. 

The City of Lakewood celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion in all areas of our workforce. Accordingly, the city is committed to creating, nurturing and sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our community and employees.