At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative individuals to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.
The Department of Theatre at Guilford Technical Community College seeks an energetic, enthusiastic, and collaborative part-time Theatre Lab Assistant to join our team. This Theatre Lab Assistant will work up to 20 hours per week and assist faculty in our Associate in Fine Arts in Theatre program to coordinate the technical and production aspects of performances and general theater operations. This position supports all phases of production, including scenic construction, lighting, sound, costumes, properties, and backstage operations in an educational setting. The successful candidate will possess practical experience in theatrical production and demonstrate a commitment to fostering a collaborative, safe, and supportive learning environment.
Duties/Functions
- Assist Theater faculty in planning, coordinating, and executing all technical aspects of theatrical productions.
- Assist with scenic construction, painting, installation, strike, and maintenance of scenery and properties.
- Assist with lighting and sound system installation, programming, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- Assist with costume construction, organization, maintenance, and storage as needed.
- Oversee the organization, maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of the theatre, scene shop, backstage areas, storage spaces, and technical equipment.
- Assist in coordinating production schedules, work calls, technical rehearsals, and performances.
- Ensure productions are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within established budgets.
- Delegate tasks appropriately and work effectively with or without direct supervision.
- Perform other production-related duties as assigned.
- This position requires flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends during rehearsals and performances
Difficult Challenges Contacts Education Required
- Associate’s degree in Theatre, Technical Theatre, Stagecraft, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Education Preferred Experience Required
- Previous experience in theatrical production.
- Working knowledge of one or more of the following areas: scenic construction, stage lighting, sound reinforcement and audio systems, costume construction and maintenance, or stagecraft and backstage operations
Experience Preferred
- Experience working in a college, university, or educational theatre program.
- Experience with computerized lighting consoles, digital sound systems, or theatrical rigging.
KSA Required
The Technical Theatre Associate shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Technical Theater Associate must be able to:
1. Multi-task
2. Support the Vision and Mission of the College
3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
4. Create and maintain a learner centered environment
5. Communicate effectively
6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions
KSA Preferred Department/Job Specific Requirements
- Ability to interpret and execute a director’s and/or designer’s artistic vision.
- Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and community members.
The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed within the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training thereafter: (additional training may be added as needed)
- Reporting Requirements
- Anti-Discrimination/Harassment & Title IX
- Safety/Shooter on Campus
- Personal Information Protection Training (PIP)
Physical Demands
- Physical Activity: Primarily sitting
- Environmental Hazard(s): <15%
- Lifting: <=20lbs.
- May include work in day, evening, and weekend shifts and on multiple campuses
- Criminal history checks with acceptable results, are required.
Posting Type Part-Time Staff
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2026-064-TEMP-P
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