Production Lead

Job Description:

Production Lead

Description

Job Summary

Provide production expertise for all theatrical systems, processes and labor for CPAC performances and events. Primarily responsibility to serve as Production Lead for all CPAC events and shares production responsibilities of some leased events. Help manage the maintenance of the Center and all equipment therein.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Production Lead for all CPAC events as well as some University and leased events - Prepare schedules, estimates (including labor, equipment rental & supply purchases), final settlements, ordering all necessary equipment & supplies, supervise crews for load-in, rehearsal, performance, strike and restore.
• Oversee production crew and prepare payroll for on-call staffing - Oversee all on stage aspects of the advanced CPAC Season, University & leased productions from load-in, rehearsal, performance(s), load-out to restore. This includes all artist/client needs, schedule, on-call labor and safety. Supervise and train on-call pool of stage technicians as needed.
• Responsible for inventorying, maintaining, repair and/or overseeing the repair of all theatrical equipment, including, but not limited to the following: lighting consoles, dimmers, lighting instruments, cables, flyrail equipment & systems, staging equipment, rigging equipment, tools, etc.
• Cultivate and maintain vendor relations - Identify companies that can provide needed equipment or services to support our productions and organization. Cultivate and maintain good working relationships with identified companies.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

The ideal candidate is highly proficient in all technical aspects of theatre production including lighting, rigging, audio, and carpentry and possesses comprehensive expertise in video projection and presentation. They are capable of performing the duties of any technical theatre personnel and have a strong working knowledge of computers, accessories, and commonly used software such as word processing and spreadsheet programs. Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential. This candidate communicates effectively with culturally and ethnically diverse groups, demonstrates a strong commitment to customer service, and consistently maintains a safe and professional work environment.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

•Equivalent to 24 semester units of related college coursework and two years of related professional or technical experience required.

Preferred:

• Equivalent of 2 years theatrical production experience in operating, maintaining, purchasing, and constructing theatrical equipment and materials.

Physical Summary

• Heavy work - Job involves lifting more than 40 pounds. Approximately half of the incumbent's time will be spent walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, or climbing.

Department

Carpenter Performing Arts Center

Classification

Performing Arts Technician II

Effective 10/1/2025, a new salary step structure and job classifications will be implemented under the CSU-CSUEU Agreement. Job duties will remain unchanged; however, this position may be assigned to a new classification with an updated salary range. Employees will be notified of any changes. For more information, please visit the CSUEU FAQ on Job Classifications and Steps Implementation .

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $4,116 - $7,448 per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $4,116 - $5,670 per month.

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Application Procedures

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Additional Information

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu .

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Advertised: Sep 27 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 18 2025 Pacific Daylight Time