Job Details
*Theater Production Assistant
*Theater Production Assistant
Salary: $4,892.00 - $6,192.00 Monthly
Job Type: Classified Full Time
Job Number: 20260924
Closing: 10/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Merced College, CA
Department:
Looking to use your skills and talents in a vibrant and highly engaged performing arts program? We are seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative Theater Production Assistant who is passionate about live performance, student learning, and community engagement. This role offers the opportunity to work behind the scenes of a dynamic theater operation, supporting productions, events, and educational experiences that bring together students, faculty, artists, and audiences. The ideal candidate is reliable, organized, technically skilled in the scene shop and the control room, and passionate about the performing arts and all phases of theater operations. If you enjoy combining creativity, craftsmanship, and problem-solving in a vibrant educational environment, we encourage you to apply.
As you consider this opportunity, know that Merced College is more than a community college - we are a catalyst for transformation, redefining higher education and setting new standards for excellence. Serving nearly 20,000 students each year, we are proud to be a leading center of learning and opportunity in California's Central Valley.
Founded in 1962, Merced College blends a strong tradition of academic excellence with forward-thinking innovation to create an inclusive and engaging environment for students and employees alike. Committed to the well-being, growth, and professional success of our team, we foster collaboration and a supportive culture where every employee is empowered to make a difference. Located in the heart of California's Central Valley, the City of Merced offers a welcoming community of more than 90,000 residents, with easy access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park.
If you are passionate about innovation, equity, and student success, we invite you to join the Merced College team.
Merced College Mission
At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.
Merced College Vision
Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:
- Degree/Certificate Programs
- Transfer
- Career Technical Education
- Workforce Training
- Lifelong Learning
- Basic Skills
- Community Engagement
Salary Schedule
Range22
40 hours/week12 months/year
General Description
This position will assume responsibility for all phases of theater operation including stage, workshop, and dressing rooms; to coordinate technical usage of the auditorium; and to do related work as required.
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions:
* Meets with theater users to discuss requirements and develop plans for the arrangement of stage elements
* Develops and maintains production calendars
* Observes and enforces fire, health, and safety regulations in theater facilities
* Maintains all areas of the theater facility not assigned to other classified staff
* Provides technical supervision for rehearsals
* Maintains a production schedule and ensures that deadlines are met
* Supervises part-time and hourly classified staff and student assistants
* Maintains shop tools and equipment
* Determines need and initiates requisitions for new equipment, scenic supplies and materials, and replacement parts
* Constructs, paints, mounts, rigs, and strikes stage scenery and properties
* Coordinates storage of set pieces and properties
* Prepares supplementary construction drawings, when required
* Other related duties as assigned
Knowledge of:
* The techniques of stage preparation for theatrical or related performances
* Methods, techniques, and equipment used in wood, plastic, and metal fabrication for specialized theatrical applications
* Scenery paints and painting techniques
* Stage lighting, sound, costuming, and makeup
Ability to:
* Work cooperatively with others
* Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students
Typical Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education/Training/Experience:
High school diploma OR GED AND four (4) years applicable experience
OR
High school diploma AND three (3) years applicable experience AND applicable certifications
OR
Associate's degree AND at least one (1) year of applicable experience
OR
The equivalent education and experience.
License or Certificate
None
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience
None
License or Certificate
None
PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment
Work is performed primarily in an office environment with some travel to different sites; incumbents
may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.
Physical Ability to:
* Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
* Hear and understand speech at normal levels
* Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
* Read printed matter and computer screens
* Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
* Bend and twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull
* Lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight
* Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including
use of a computer keyboard
* Reach in all directions
Vision
See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction
Supplemental Information
How to Apply:
- Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/transferjobs
Required Documentation:
- Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
- Resume
- List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
- If applicable, Legible unofficial college transcripts; transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired
- If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization.
Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.
Interview Information:
Applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to participate in onsite oral interviews conducted by a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be selected to move forward to the interview stage.
Interviews are scheduled for October 27, 2026 with in-person final interviews scheduled for November 2, 2026.
Employee Benefits:
Employee Benefits: Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our Merced College Benefits website for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.
Condition of Employment:
The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.
Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mccd/jobs/5491877/theater-production-assistant
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