Full Time Stage Lighting Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $47,004.00 - $62,880.00 Annually
Location : Grays Harbor College, Main Campus, 1620 Edward P Smith Drive, Aberdeen, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00831
Department: Bishop Center
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Closing Date: 6/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
The Stage Technician 2 position will provide technical support and run of show for all Bishop Center for Performing Arts events, including outside performing acts, departmental performances and dress rehearsals, student events, outreach, theatrical productions, etc. They will manage inventory and stock of supplies related to theatre and music productions and track and perform maintenance projects related to the theatre. They will lead other personnel and volunteers in projects related to productions.
This is a full-time position. Due to varying performance and event schedules, work hours will fluctuate throughout the year. Periods leading up to and during performances or events may require extended hours, while workloads may be lighter between events. As a result, work schedules and hours may be flexed as needed and will require flexibility.
Grays Harbor College has an excellent benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, primary and supplemental retirement programs and long-term disability insurance. Full-time employees will also receive 11.33 hours of vacation leave per month to start, 8 hours of sick leave per month, and 4 personal leave days a year. Washington state also observes 11 paid holidays per year. Classified positions at Grays Harbor College have been designated as bargaining unit positions represented by the Washington Public Employees Association, Local 365. The union and the college have a collective bargaining agreement (referred to as the contract) that is posted on the GHC website.
About the College .
Grays Harbor College serves the communities of Grays Harbor and Pacific counties on the Pacific coast of Washington. Located in Aberdeen, Washington at the base of the beautiful Olympic Peninsula, the College is less than an hour away from scenic Pacific Ocean beaches and close to both the Olympic and Mount Rainier National Parks. Grays Harbor provides the perfect landscape to enjoy the abundance of excellent outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, biking, fishing, clam digging, surfing, boating, and various kayak/canoe paddling opportunities. Grays Harbor College is located on the ancestral lands of the Chehalis, Chinook, Quinault and Shoalwater Bay Peoples. For more information about working for the college and living in Grays Harbor visit
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Stage Technician for Shows and Events

• Communicate with supervisor, directors and/or outside acts about technical needs.
• Communicate with supervisor about scheduling needed custodial, grounds, or standard building maintenance in advance of scheduled events.
• Coordinate with sound technician.
• Run light or sound board as needed.
• Act as lead for other technical personnel including students and volunteers while always emphasizing safety.
• As schedule allows, provide technical support for other on campus events.

Production Team Lead

• Communicate and coordinate with directors, supervisor, and sound engineer to help develop and execute a plan regarding technical needs for specific productions.
• Act as lead for production teams/contractors related to technical theatre.
• Design and implement lighting to meet the production needs and/or lead and assist with the hanging, circuiting, and focusing of stage lighting equipment according to a designer's light plot.
• Assist with load in and load out for outside acts.
• Lead the set-in, running, strike and disposal or storage of all scenery for stage productions with an emphasis on safety and reuse of materials.

Maintenance and Inventory

• Maintain and track stock of stage lighting equipment, shop inventory, and sound equipment.
• Conduct maintenance and adjustment of all stage equipment and on-stage lighting instruments and related equipment in accordance with existing safety regulations.
• Work with supervisor and sound engineer to plan and schedule maintenance and equipment replacements as required.
• Track and help schedule larger maintenance and replacement projects with supervisor and heads of the music and theatre departments.
• Communicate with supervisor and Campus Operations concerning maintenance or safety concerns.
• Assist with tracking equipment and props loaned to local theatres.

The majority of this position will be self-directed so it will require an ability to be self-motivated and remain on task to complete work, while also accommodating for the set schedule of events. For larger theatrical productions, it will require close collaborations with production team members. This position will need to be able to effectively keep projects on task and lead team personnel while emphasizing safety and meeting deadlines. For smaller events, this person will coordinate with only their supervisor and sound engineer to discuss the best way to run the show.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of experience as a Stage Technician 1 OR Equivalent technical experience in a professional or community theatre setting
• Theatrical lighting experience
• Sound board experience
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with diverse groups, audiences and stakeholders
• Experience leading a team

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Technical theatre leadership
• Small theatre experience (production team, stage management, directing, design, etc);
• Construction or set building experience
• Associate degree.

Supplemental Information
In addition to the GHC online Application you will need to submit the following materials. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or considered.

• Letter of application addressing your qualifications for the position.
• Resume
• Contact information for 3 professional references.

Background checks - Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under
Grays Harbor College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, marital status, veteran status, genetics, or age in its programs, activities, and employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Title II/Section 504 and Title IX Coordinator - Erin Tofte, Associate Vice President of Human Resources

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-
Grays Harbor College has an excellent benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, primary and supplemental retirement programs and long-term disability insurance. Full-time employees will also receive 11.33 hours of vacation leave per month to start, 8 hours of sick leave per month and 4 personal leave days a year. Washington state also observes 11 paid holidays per year.
Classified positions at Grays Harbor College have been designated as bargaining unit positions represented by the Washington Public Employees Association, Local 365. The union and the college have a collective bargaining agreement (referred to as the contract) that is posted on the GHC website.
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Do you have two (2) years of experience as a Stage Technician 1 OR Equivalent technical experience in a professional or community theatre setting?
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Do you have theatrical lighting experience?
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Do you have sound board experience?
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Are you a self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision?
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Do you have the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with diverse groups, audiences and stakeholders?
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Do you have experience leading a team?
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ALMOST DONE! The following are NOT required for the position. Please let us know if you meet any of the following:1. Technical theatre leadership2. Small theatre experience (production team, stage management, directing, design, etc); 3. Construction or set building experience4. Associate degree.Please respond below with the corresponding number and brief explanation if needed.
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