AMDA College of the Performing Arts is one of the foremost performing arts colleges in the country with campuses in Los Angeles and New York City. The school offers Bachelor of Fine Arts degree programs in Acting, Musical Theatre, Dance Theatre and Performing Arts as well as two year conservatory programs.

The Production Staff (Part-Time Over-Hire) are responsible for the execution of all technical elements for AMDA Productions, Capstones, and additional educational activities on campus. Duties will include scenic construction, painting, props, lighting, audio, video, and maintenance of production equipment. Staff will also provide a technical presence at dress rehearsals and performances to address issues as they arise. Staff provides on the job training to student crews in support of all theatrical productions. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Construct, load in, and strike all scenic elements. 
• Help source and organize props for all productions. 
• Hang and focus theatrical lights for all productions. 
• Assist in painting sets, furniture, and props in a theatrical style. 
• Organize, catalog, and maintain all props, furniture and electrical equipment. 
• Monitor performances for technical difficulties and assist Stage Manager in resolving issues as they arise. 
• Operate sound, light and projection systems. 
• Potential light, sound, and video programming may be assigned as needed. 
• Train and oversee Student Run Crew in operating all theatrical elements in a safe manner. 
• Oversee the set-up, running, and strike of production equipment to support the AMDA community. 

Qualifications:

• BA or BFA in Technical Theater or equivalent in experience. 
• Expertise in theatrical tools, concepts, practices and procedures.
• Experience working in multiple areas of production including but not limited to: scenery, scenic painting, props, lighting, audio, video, etc. 
• Experience programming ETC Eos Family,, Express, and Expression lighting consoles is a plus. 
• Experience programming audio and video with QLab. 
• Works collaboratively in a team atmosphere and operates well under pressure. 
• Highly motivated and detail oriented with strong communication skills.
• Ability to foster and maintain a safe working environment utilizing industry standard practices. 
• Ability to work professionally in an educational environment.
• Availability in daytime, evening, and weekend hours 

Diversity and Qualifications:

• AMDA is fully committed to diversity, inclusivity, and equity throughout the teaching and learning process. We encourage applications from individuals who have extensive experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Successful candidates will have a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of our students, including disabilities that may affect students' development and learning styles.
• Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

COVID19 Vaccine Policy:

AMDA has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for all employees who will be working on campus.

For information regarding requests for religious or medical accommodations, please contact the Human Resources Department at LAHumanResources@amda.edu

The hourly rate range for this position is $20 - $24/hour.