Production Specialist Jobs in Texas

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Position Summary

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requisition 202600161S

Title Specialist III - CAM Production Specialist

FLSA status Non-Exempt

Hiring Salary

This position is a pay grade 6. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.

Occupational Category Technical/Para-Professional

Department Office of the Dean - College of Arts & Media

Division Division of Academic Affairs

Open Date 06/05/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

Associate’s degree in Technical Theatre, Theatre, Dance, or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of three years of professional experience in theatrical design and/or technology, scenic construction, stage lighting, audio and projection equipment, live performance support, or a related field preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities may be considered.

NATURE & PURPOSE OF POSITION

Primarily responsible for providing stage lighting and audio/visual technical support for live productions in the Montague Dance Theater. Supports technical production for live performances and events in collaboration with the Department of Dance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves as a member of the College of Arts and Media (CAM) production team. Collaboratively supports the artistic and technical elements of productions in the Montague Dance Theater and throughout the college, when needed, including undergraduate, graduate, faculty, and guest artist productions. Maintains stage lighting, audio, visual, and rigging systems infrastructure for performance and teaching spaces, including related equipment, stock supplies, equipment inventory, and provides instruction on the safe use of equipment within those spaces. Coordinates equipment maintenance, conducts equipment inventory, coordinates access to related spaces and attends production and departmental meetings, as required. Collaborates with CAM Marketing and CAM Patron Services teams as needed to support performances and events. Works within the CAM Production Team to support activities across the college as assigned. Works in conjunction with academic departments to supervise student assistants and crews. Performs other duties as assigned.

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

Required to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, as production schedules require. Requires handling heavy objects; working in tight spaces, under theatrical lighting conditions, and at heights; and adhering to all safety protocols. Design and drafting skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a student-focused production environment are required. Experience with overhead motorized and counterweight fly systems is required. Must be student-focused and committed to collaborative production assignments and processes.

FULL TIME PART TIME Full Time

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EEO STATEMENT

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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