"Alerted.org

College Laboratory Technician - Theatre

GENERAL DUTIES

Performs highly-skilled laboratory functions and other technical duties in support of coursework.

- Sets up, maintains, and organizes student laboratories

- Assists students with setting up experiments and other learning exercises, and with the use of equipment and materials

- Maintains appropriate safety and hygiene standards

- Maintains required documentation related to laboratory activities

- Manages equipment and materials inventories.

Job Title Name: College Laboratory Technician

CONTRACT TITLE

College Laboratory Technician

FLSA

Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Founded 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 programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students. More than one-third of LaGuardia’s degree-seeking students are born outside the United States; they come from 136 countries and speak 43 heritage languages. Sixty percent are first-generation college students.

Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (89 percent), 58 percent are women, 27 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-six percent of associate degree students are Hispanic. Upon graduation most students transfer to four-year colleges, typically in CUNY, to complete their baccalaureate degrees. Graduates of career programs such as Nursing, Computer Technology, and Veterinary Technology enter the workforce. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility – moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond – in studies by Stanford University (2017) and the Brookings Institution (2020). Please visit www.laguardia.edu 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 technical duties in support of coursework for on-campus theater courses including Stagecraft, Theater Production Workshop, Acting I & II, Directing or the Stage, and Introduction to Design for Theater.

+ Serve as the primary coordinator and supervisor for all Theater Program productions, overseeing logistics, scheduling, and technical execution from pre-production through closing.

+ Assist students with technical theater skills acquisition and other learning exercises.

+ Assist students with the use of theatrical equipment and shop materials.

+ Set-up, maintain, and organize Theater 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.

+ Coordinate with the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, the professional theater on campus.

+ Assist Theater Program with administrative tasks including updating student database, submitting work orders, creating contracts for guest artists, creating and maintaining calendar.

+ Manage small team of personnel including a college assistant, and an adjunct CLT.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High 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 QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Minimum of two years’ experience in production management and/or stage management

+ Proficient in computer programs: Microsoft Office suite

+ Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; the ability to work collaboratively with various departments and external partners.

+ Evidence of continued, appropriate professional development

+ Flexible work hours required.

COMPENSATION

$52,040 - $68,217

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.

BENEFITS

CUNY 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 APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, 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 DATE

January 11th, 2026

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Support Staff

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY 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.

Job ID

31526

Location

LaGuardia Community College