What are the responsibilities and job description for the Theater Technician position at Museum of the Bible?
THEATER TECHNICIAN
Date:07/28/2025
Location: ONSITE, Washington D.C.
Employment Status: Full time, hourly position nonexempt
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
* Salary is adjusted for local market rates
POSITION SUMMARY
The Theater Technician performs the technical support needed for our World Stage Theater productions, working closely with the Theater Production Manager. This position serves in roles for productions including audio, lighting, rigging, projection, stage management, video and streaming. The Theater Technician carries out all duties assigned by the Theater Director and Theater Production Manager.
The Theater Technician is professional, a great communicator, adaptable and detail-oriented to ensure productions are successful and all areas of the World Stage Theater are safe, clean and orderly.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Salary: $55,000 to $59,000 DOE
* Salary is adjusted for local market rates
POSITION SUMMARY
The Theater Technician performs the technical support needed for our World Stage Theater productions, working closely with the Theater Production Manager. This position serves in roles for productions including audio, lighting, rigging, projection, stage management, video and streaming. The Theater Technician carries out all duties assigned by the Theater Director and Theater Production Manager.
The Theater Technician is professional, a great communicator, adaptable and detail-oriented to ensure productions are successful and all areas of the World Stage Theater are safe, clean and orderly.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with the successful planning and execution of productions in World Stage Theater and other spaces assigned.
- Work load-ins, rehearsals, events, shows and load-outs with excellence, efficiency, and safety.
- Facilitate great communication with all production and event staff including front of house, freelance technicians and labor, facilities staff and security.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and perform system and equipment maintenance, updates, and repairs as needed.
- Support the success of client technicians and visiting productions in World Stage Theater.
- Work safely and maintain safe, clean, and orderly conditions in World Stage Theater.
- Maintain a positive relationship with all clients, freelance technicians and labor through effective communication and collaboration.
- Stay up-to-speed with system updates and advancements in production technology and take advantage of opportunities to grow in technical skills.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge
Knowledge
- Education: High School Diploma required, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in 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.
Skills / Core Competencies
- 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, others).
- Proficient with video monitor and projection equipment (LG, Christie, Panasonic, others).
- Working knowledge of IT networking hardware and cabling (CAT6, Fiber Optic), especially as implemented in theater applications (e.g. audio, lighting, show control).
- Proficient with Windows and Mac computers and technical and office applications, including Microsoft office.
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Abilities / Attributes
- Experience leading workflow and team members on daily responsibilities, performance, scheduling, and development.
- Expertise with standard theatrical practices in a live theater environment.
- Experience with 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 as well as lead by example in all matters of 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.
- As needed, inclusion in official or incidental photographs and videos for MOTB and/or guests.
Salary : $55,000 - $59,000
