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Theater Production Coordinator

Rio Hondo College -
Whittier, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$6,359.63 - $8,137.41 a month
3 days ago

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
Company vehicle operation
Driver's License
Stage rigging
Defensive driving

Full Job Description

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Number

CLA00606P

Position Title

Theater Production Coordinator

Position Type

Classified Full Time

Percentage Employee

100%

Number of Months Assignment

Starting Date

As soon as possible

Current Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm (schedule may vary, including some evenings and weekends, depending on District needs)

Salary Range

Salary

$6,359.63 – $8,137.41 monthly – Successful candidate will start at Step 1 except in cases where the District deems appropriate.

Shift Differential

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Location

Main Campus

Department

Arts and Cultural Programs (Dept)

Open Date

07/30/2026

Closing Date

08/13/2026

Open Until Filled

About Rio Hondo College

About Río Hondo College

Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.

Strengths

Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College’s 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.

Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students’ success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.

Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.

Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team, top-notch athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.

In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.

Basic Function

Under the direction of an administrator or manager, responsible for a variety of specialized and technical duties related to cultural events of the Division and the College. Schedules events; coordinates and supervises stage, shop, and front of house; maintains the facilities and equipment in safe running order; hires and trains stage crew; oversees and participates in the construction of sets and rigging, lighting and sound needs for productions.

Representative Duties

1. Manages the activities of all the performing spaces used by the Division of Arts and Cultural Programs. E

2. Performs a variety of specialized and technical duties in the operations, use and maintenance of the College theater facilities and equipment. E

3. Designs sets and lighting, oversees safe construction and implementation of designs. E

4. Constructs sets and performs mastery rigging, carpentry and property duties as required. E

5. Selects, supervises, assigns, and trains students, and other technical personnel necessary to stage events. E

6. Coordinates the scheduling of cultural events according to established priorities; establishes and maintains the Theater production calendar deadlines. E

7. Assists in the preparation, justification, implementation, and maintenance of budgets for the theaters. E

8. Arranges for and secures supplies and equipment for production needs using standard College purchasing procedures. E

9. Maintains all College equipment and spaces in a safe and orderly manner. E

10. Keeps the inventory up to date. E

11. Maintains records of purchase and work orders, transportation and facility requests, requisitions, invoices, workers’ hours, and other necessary documents. E

12. Serves as a liaison between other College employees to ensure the smooth operations of events: Including, but not limited to; the facility scheduler, parking services, maintenance services, division secretaries, accounting, payroll and purchasing services. E

13. Communicates with administrators, faculty, performers, and others in coordinating productions; arranges, attends various meetings as required. E

14. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative responsibilities in support of the department’s day-to-day activities and/or operations utilizing a variety of communication modalities including but not limited to answers and responds to phone calls, emails, text messages, and chat platforms; opens, screens, and distributes mail and correspondence; photocopies documents and requests duplication services; ensures maintenance and repairs of assigned work areas, facilities, or equipment; enters various requests for services from IT, Facilities, and Maintenance; contacts vendors for equipment service, when needed; follows-up with vendors to ensure satisfactory completion of requests; may perform simple repairs or maintenance to standard office equipment. E

15. Performs related duties that support the overall objective of the position.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

District and college policies, procedures, rules, and regulations related to the area of assignment.

California Education Code and Title V as it relates to the area of assignment.

Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Managing/coordinating a multi-level cultural season.

Operations of a variety of office machines including personal computers, and word processing software such as Microsoft Office.

Methods, equipment, and materials used in the technical preparation and presentation of theater productions.

Operations and requirements of lighting and sound equipment in theater productions.

Principles and practices of scenery, lighting, and sound design.

Set design, construction and painting methods and techniques.

State props, furniture, and scenery.

Computer software programs, applications, databases, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems; computer hardware and peripheral equipment related to the area of the assignment.

Basic principles and philosophies of stage productions.

Technical aspects of field of specialty.

Fire, safety and health rules and regulations

Inventory methods and techniques.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Record keeping, filing, file sharing, and filing systems, methods, and techniques.

Principles and practices of training and providing work direction.

Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.

Effective communication techniques and interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Ability to:

Independently perform the essential responsibilities of the position.

Coordinate technical duties in the operation of cultural events.

Plan, organize, and prioritize workload to meet schedules and timelines.

Design scenery, lighting, and sound for theater productions.

Construct sets and perform rigging, carpentry, and property master duties.

Train and provide work direction and guidance to students.

Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools and equipment utilized in the preparation and presentation of theater productions.

Instruct others in the safe and proper operation of tools and machines used in theater productions.

Maintain theater facilities and work areas in clean, safe, and orderly condition.

Endorse safety and fire rules and regulations.

Understand and follow verbal and written directions.

Communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing.

Utilize computer software programs, applications, and databases; computer hardware and peripheral equipment related to the area of assignment.

Communicate with students, staff, and the public in person and via a variety of communication modalities using various technology resources.

Update and maintain records, files, file sharing, and filing systems.

Operate motor vehicles as necessary to perform duties, observing legal and defensive driving practices.

Train and provide work direction and guidance to students.

Update and maintain an inventory records.

Train and provide work direction and guidance to others.

Work independently with little direction.

Operate motor vehicles as necessary to perform duties observing legal and defensive driving practices.

Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience

High school graduate or General Educational Development; AND
Two (2) years of college-level course work in theater arts; AND
Two (2) years of experience in stagecraft and stage operation including rigging, lighting and set construction.
Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required qualifications for the position.

Equivalencies

Foreign Degrees

Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.

License Certificates/Credentials

Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid driver license and be able to be insured to drive College District vehicles.
May be required to travel for various off-site meetings, trainings, conferences, and or events in support of the overall objective of the position.

Desired Qualifications

Associate Degree with coursework in a theater related discipline.

Distinguishable Characteristics

Working Conditions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods of time; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel, operate personal computers and other standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, use of both eyes, ability to distinguish basic shades and colors and the ability to adjust focus.

Employees are frequently required to walk and stand and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds; subject to heavy lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, and climbing.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this class, incumbents are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data; use math and mathematical reasoning; analyze and solve problems; learn and apply new information and skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; and interact with District, students, vendors and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom are dissatisfied or abusive.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees work in a College theater environment; subject to heavy lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, and climbing; variable hours based on cultural arts events.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires us to identify the essential duties/functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an E on the job description.

Position Description

Applications are currently being accepted for Theater Production Coordinator position.

Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date.

Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.

Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
Complete transcripts of all college/university studies, including degree earned (copies will be accepted). NOTE: Transcripts from multiple colleges/universities may need to be scanned as one document, then uploaded.
Transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date (please circle conferral date on transcripts). Transcripts without this information and online applications without transcripts will be disqualified.

PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
NOTE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING INTERVIEW INVITATIONS, WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
Successful candidate is responsible for verifying all prior work experience and providing all academic transcripts for purposes of salary placement.
As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints (at the applicant’s expense) taken by an official LiveScan agency.
Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial employment (The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
For positions requiring a valid California driver’s license, proof of insurability is required.
Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for position), or the interview, please notify the Human Resources Office.
Pass a pre-employment physical exam at the District’s expense.
A copy of this announcement will be provided in Braille to visually impaired applicants upon request.

Commitment to Diversity

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Cancel RTF Policy

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE-OPEN, RE-ADVERTISE, DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES.

EEO Statement

Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.

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