Theatre Operations Coordinator bei Bowling Green State University, OH

About the Department

The Theatre Operations Coordinator for the Department of Theatre and Film, under the supervision of the Chair of the department and housed within the Wolfe Center for the Arts, coordinates the logistics and scheduling of all activities within the Wolfe Center for the Arts. In the case of external events, the Coordinator reviews technical riders. The Coordinator also serves as the Wolfe Center Building Safety Coordinator and Building Emergency Response Leader. In this capacity, the Coordinator is present at all events scheduled in the Wolfe Center. Additionally, the Coordinator serves as the master electrician for the Department of Theatre and Film mainstage productions, and lighting designer and technical director for internal/external performances, lectures, and special events scheduled into the facilities' theatres. The Coordinator also supervises the student lighting crews for all department productions and performances.

Position Duties

Coordinates the Wolfe Center Facility Schedule 
Schedules internal and external activities in the Wolfe Center. Communicates and works with external clients requesting the use of venues within the Wolfe Center for the Arts and also the scheduling of Campus Operations work by their employees or external sub-contractors around the academic and performance schedules of the internal academic units that regularly use the facility: the Department of Theatre and Film; the School of Art; and the College of Music.

Serves as the Building Safety Coordinator 
Ensures that all life safety systems in the Wolfe Center are in good working order prior to any public performance within the venues; that every Department of Theatre and Film production complies with current ADA regulations; and is on-site for all public attended performances, including nights and/or weekends to handle technical or emergency issues that might arise during a performance. Conducts weekly walkthrough of the Wolfe Center, and reports on issues, submits work orders on issues found, and liaises with Campus Operations on work orders and repairs. Serves as the Wolfe Center point of contact for Campus Operations and Design and Construction, for repairs, construction, and maintenance happening in and around the Wolfe Center. Works closely with the Box Office Supervisor, students working box office and front of house, and backstage personnel working performance and events booked into the Wolfe Center for the Arts. Also works with the Scene Shop Supervisor/Technical Director scheduling of annual inspections of the theatrical rigging systems and orchestra lift systems and signs-off on the maintenance and inspections of those systems in the performance venues.

Serves as the Building Emergency Response Leader 
Responsible for directing building occupants during emergencies or disasters when on site, or as deemed necessary by the BGSU Police Department or other emergency responders. Serves as the building’s liaison and will meet with emergency responders during an emergency or disaster, and works with Evacuation Rally Point Coordinators to ensure accountability and to report pertinent incident information to emergency responders.

Recommends Equipment Upgrades 
Regularly checks theatrical systems in the Wolfe Center performance venues, including performance lighting control and lighting hardware, performance audio control and hardware, and rigging hardware. Works closely with the Collaborative Arts Digital Technology Coordinator and Scene Shop Supervisor/Technical Director on determining upgrade requests. Reports issues regarding department assets to the Chair of the Department of Theatre and Film.

Reviews the Technical Riders 
Coordinates the review of technical requirements and scheduling of internal/external events booked into the Wolfe Center for the Arts, and when necessary, provides cost estimates.

Lighting Designer 
Responsible for the design and execution of lighting for external events booked into the Wolfe Center for the Arts performance venues, including from other offices on campus such as the President’s Office, Conference and Events Services, Marketing and Communications, and Alumni Relations. Responsible for the lighting design and the execution of that design for special events hosted by the Department of Theatre and Film, the School of Art, the Creative Writing program, and the College of Music. Coordinates with Conference and Events Services and Campus Operations on lighting equipment needs for external events, and provides logistical support.

Master Electrician 
Responsible for the installation (hanging) and removal (strike) of the theatrical lighting for all internal/external productions. Responsible for repairs and maintenance of the theatrical lighting systems and equipment in the Wolfe Center for the Arts, including the software upgrades to the lighting control boards and lighting instruments. With faculty Lighting Designers, coordinates and supervises the student lighting crews for all Department of Theatre and Film productions produced in the Wolfe Center for the Arts. Mentors student designers assigned to department productions and offers guidance/advice. 

Instructional Support 
Works closely with the Chair and Faculty in the Department of Theatre and Film to support learning activities taking place in Wolfe Center performance spaces.

Other duties as assigned 

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required: 

• Bachelor’s degree required. Degree must be conferred at the time of application.

• MA in theatre or related field

• 2 years of technical theatre, electrical, or construction experience
• 1 year of production management or supervision

Other Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Organizational leadership skills
• Theatrical technical skills in set construction/lighting/sound
• Lighting design and lighting board programming
• CAD proficiency
• Ability to read and interpret technical riders for event planning and to assess financial impact in regards to costs and setting appropriate fees
• Working knowledge of general construction methods and materials
• University certification for the operation of powered industrial trucks, aerial work platforms, and the use of the fall arrest equipment used in the facility

Required Documents to Upload to Application:  Cover Letter and Resume

Deadline to apply:  The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by  October 8, 2025.    

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.