Tallahassee State College (TSC), recently recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges for 2025, is excited to announce a full-time opportunity for the position of Assistant Production Coordinator - P00592 in our College of Communications and Humanities, Theatre Program. We’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to fostering a vibrant campus community.
Why You’ll Love Working HereAt Tallahassee State College, we’re not just shaping the leaders of tomorrow – we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every team member. As part of our College community, you’ll enjoy:
A dynamic campus atmosphere where your contributions directly impact student success.
A culture that champions continuous improvement, where students and staff alike are valued and empowered.
A supportive team that encourages collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
As Assistant Production Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in the highly responsible position involving technical work in the operation and supervision of the auditorium. Lead and drive innovation in areas including set construction, technical operation of lighting and sound systems, equipment maintenance, and preventive safety operations.
Day-to-day, you’ll be responsible for:
Serves as the primary contact in the absence of the Production Coordinator and answers technical questions about running an event and scheduling events. Evaluates technical riders and set-up requests.
Serves as the primary shop and crew manager and supervises all phases of set and scenery construction, including basic painting skills, surface prep, base coating, and some faux finishing. Supervises all phases of lighting, including load-in and basic lighting console programing and provides basic electrical knowledge. Supervises basic audio video practices, including mixing consoles, video projectors, microphones, and cabling practices and uses the computer to accomplish tasks as related to audio and video programs. Supervises technical rehearsals, run of production, and clearing of stage. Creates and reads construction drawings using computer software.
Maintains shop tools, inventory, and housekeeping. Maintains auditorium equipment including sound, lights, audiovisual and computers.
Serves as the designer for sound, lights, and props as needed.
Works with outside events managers, crews and other college personnel and college functions in a professional manner; Drives TSC vehicles, such as the operation of a 1 ton dump truck with manual transmission to transport productions equipment as needed; Performs other duties as needed.
We’re seeking a candidate who brings not only technical expertise but also a passion for education and student success. Our ideal candidate will have:
Two (2) years of experience in technical theater productions and/or scene shop supervision. Professional or non-professional related work experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education. College coursework beyond the associates’ degree in a related field may substitute at a rate of thirty (30) semester hours or forty-five (45) quarter hours on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Required job duties are normally inside and require essential physical abilities such as lifting, carrying, pushing more than 50 pounds; walking standing; bending; stooping; good vision and hearing; reaching above shoulders; working with chemicals; etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform an essential function.
Leadership, Communication, and Organization skills
Bonus points if you have:
Lighting Design Experience
Sound Design Experience
A Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre or a related field
What We Offer
We offer more than just a competitive salary of $34,611.20 - $37,280.10 annually. When you join the team at TSC, you’ll also enjoy:
Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.
Opportunities for professional development.
A generous leave policy, including paid holidays plus winter and spring breaks.
A collaborative and inspiring campus community.
Tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement programs for continuous learning for employees and eligible dependents.
Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.
A Little About Us
Established in 1966, Tallahassee State College is dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities for students from Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, as well as from throughout the state, nation, and abroad. TSC offers a wide range of academic and workforce training programs, including associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and in-demand certifications. Consistently ranked as one of the top colleges in the nation, our vision is to be recognized as your College of Choice.
Skills Required
- Two (2) years of experience in technical theater productions and/or scene shop supervision.
- Supervise set and scenery construction including painting, surface prep, base coating, and faux finishing.
- Supervise lighting operations including load-in and basic lighting console programming and basic electrical knowledge.
- Supervise audio and video practices including mixing consoles, video projectors, microphones, and cabling.
- Operate computers to accomplish audio and video program tasks and create/read construction drawings using computer software.
- Maintain shop tools, inventory, housekeeping, and auditorium equipment (sound, lights, audiovisual, computers).
- Supervise technical rehearsals, production runs, and stage clearing.
- Serve as primary contact in absence of Production Coordinator and evaluate technical riders and set-up requests.
- Drive TSC vehicles as needed, including operation of a 1-ton dump truck with manual transmission.
- Physical abilities to lift/carry/push more than 50 pounds; walking, standing, bending, stooping; good vision and hearing; reach above shoulders; work with chemicals.
- Leadership, communication, and organization skills.
- Lighting design experience
- Sound design experience
- Bachelor's degree in Theatre or a related field
What We Do
Texas Southmost College (TSC) is a community college serving the Brownsville/Lower Rio Grande Valley area, providing associate degrees, transfer programs, workforce training, and continuing education. The college focuses on student success, career preparation, and community development through accessible higher-education programs and local partnerships.
