College Laboratory Technician - Theatre

Job Title: College Laboratory Technician - TheatreFor a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.Job ID: 29847Location: LaGuardia Community CollegeFull/Part Time: Full-TimeRegular/Temporary: Regular GENERAL DUTIESPerforms highly-skilled laboratory functions and other technical duties in support of coursework. Sets up, maintains, and organizes student laboratoriesAssists students with setting up experiments and other learning exercises, and with the use of equipment and materialsMaintains appropriate safety and hygiene standardsMaintains required documentation related to laboratory activitiesManages equipment and materials inventories. Job Title Name: College Laboratory Technician CONTRACT TITLECollege Laboratory Technician FLSANon-exempt CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATIONFounded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree and certificate programs, as well as dozens of workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 25,000 students. More than one-third of our degree-seeking students were born outside of the United States, coming to LaGuardia from 136 countries and speaking forty-three heritage languages. More than half are first-generation college students. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest live in Brooklyn and beyond. Approximately two-thirds of our degree students receive financial aid. Since forty-five percent of them identify as Hispanic, the US Department of Education has designated LaGuardia a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Please visit to learn more. Reporting to the Chair of the Humanities Department, the College Laboratory Technician in Theater will be responsible, but not limited to, the following duties:Perform the role of production manager and production stage manager for Theatre Program productions;Perform technical duties in support of coursework for on-campus theatre courses including Stagecraft, Theatre Production Workshop, Acting I & II, Directing or the Stage, and Introduction to Design for Theatre;Assist students with the use of theatrical equipment and shop materials;Set-up, maintain, and organize Theatre Program spaces including the Blackbox (a shared space only used 50% of the time), prop room, and control booth;Maintain appropriate safety standards;Manage the purchase, inventory and maintenance of equipment and materials for productions and classes. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh School Diploma with a minimum of four years' related experience.  Additional education may be used to meet the experience requirement: an Associate degree may be substituted for two years experience, and a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for four years experience. OTHER QUALIFICATIONSMinimum of two years' experience in production management and/or stage managementProficient in computer programs: Microsoft Office suiteExcellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; the ability to work collaboratively with various departments and external partners. Evidence of continued, appropriate professional developmentFlexible work hours required. COMPENSATION$47,509 - $69,517 Salary commensurate with education and experience. CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.  We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.  Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.  BENEFITSCUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans.  Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria. HOW TO APPLYVisit access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title.  Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.  Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter. CLOSING DATE4/2/2025 JOB SEARCH CATEGORYCUNY Job Posting: Support Staff EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYCUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply.  At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups.  Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Created: 2025-03-06