Are you ready to step into a role that positively impacts the community through arts and entertainment? The City of Rancho Cucamonga’s Community Services Department is seeking a Theatre Production Supervisor who is a dynamic team player, passionate about the technical side of performing arts production, and committed to delivering exceptional experiences for both artists and audiences. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love working behind the scenes, and have a keen eye for detail, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
 
As our Theatre Production Supervisor, you will play a critical role in ensuring seamless, high-quality productions that engage and inspire the community. You’ll oversee all aspects of production, from lighting and sound to stage management and safety protocols, ensuring every show runs smoothly and to the highest professional standards. Equally important, you will be an engaging leader, creating strong relationships with artists and their teams, ensuring they are met with exceptional customer service and hospitality.

About the Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center:
The Lewis Family Playhouse is an intimate, state-of-the-art performing arts center with 560 seats owned and operated by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. As a major anchor to the Victoria Gardens Lifestyle Shopping Center, the Lewis Family Playhouse educates, entertains, and ignites the imagination through high-quality theatrical experiences for children, families, and audiences of all ages throughout Southern California. In addition to the Lewis Family Playhouse, the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center includes a 60-seat Black Box Theatre, large-scale event spaces, and an outdoor courtyard stage opening in 2025!

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING HERE AT TEAM RC
This position might be perfect for you if you are:

Deeply knowledgeable and endlessly curious about technical equipment, processes, and emerging technologies in the performing arts.
Detail-oriented with an eye for precision, safety, and quality.
Able to stay calm and professional under pressure.
A natural motivator, excellent communicator, and team leader who builds trust and fosters collaboration.
Committed to accountability, both for yourself and others.
A strong relationship-builder who prioritizes excellent guest experiences.
Analytical, with a problem-solving mindset.
Resilient and adaptable to changing circumstances.
Humble and collaborative, always willing to learn and grow.
Driven by a passion for bringing stories to life and creating unforgettable experiences for audiences.        
You’ll be responsible for:
Supervising and coordinating production and technical operations, including electrical/lighting systems, rigging, set construction, audio, video, special effects, and stage management. Troubleshooting and resolving technical and production issues.
Planning, coordinating, and overseeing production crews for load-ins, rehearsals, and performances to ensure smooth operation for all event types.
Selecting, training, assigning, and evaluating technical and production staff; establishing work schedules, approving time sheets, and monitoring performance.
Reviewing tech riders, artist contracts, and production requirements for each event, coordinating with artistic staff, producers, and clients to ensure all needs are met. Advancing productions to ensure technical and logistical arrangements are complete.
Managing production and materials budgets, including labor and equipment; coordinating vendor procurement within budgetary guidelines, maintaining inventory, and ensuring equipment maintenance.
Coordinating maintenance and facility needs with Public Works staff.
Assisting in preparing and communicating show cost estimates to the Entertainment Superintendent and Management Analyst.
Ensuring adherence to safety protocols and developing training programs for staff on equipment use and safety standards.
Collaborating with the Entertainment Superintendent and artistic staff to provide input on season programming, considering production feasibility based on available resources.
 First interview: November 19, 2024 
 Second Interview: December 9, 2024 
   **Subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer**
 
ARE YOU QUALIFIED
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in theatre production, or a closely related field is highly desirable. Three years of progressively responsible technical experience as a Theatre Production Supervisor or leader as part of a theatre production team is required.

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Theatre and production management practices, including stage set-ups, electrical and lighting, video production and special effects; carpentry and rigging, painting and plastering, wardrobe administration, and construction trades practices; facility management, purchasing and inventory management, and equipment rental practices; safety standards; budgeting practices; contract administration practices; supervisory practices; customer service practices.
 
Coordinate and supervise the work of staff, contractors, and staff; interpret and apply theatre production design plans and specifications; analyze and solve technical problems; read scripts and set production needs and determine best design, staffing, and budget allocations; operate computer hardware and use industry-specific software as well as word processing, spreadsheet, and related applications programs; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relations with staff, artists, agents, contractors, vendors and the general public.
 
Special Requirements:
Depending upon assignment, possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license and demonstrate a satisfactory driving record. Depending on the assignment, first aid and CPR certification may be required.
 
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
Frequent standing and sitting. Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper; occasional lifting of items weighing up to twenty-five pounds, such as files, stacks of paper, references, and other materials. Moving from place to place within the office, some reach for items above and below desk level. Strength, dexterity, coordination, and vision to use keyboard and video display terminal occasionally.
 
WORKING CONDITIONS
Generally clean work environment with limited exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, odors, or noise. Travel throughout the City is required. The work schedule will include evenings and weekends.
 
WHERE DO YOU GO FROM HERE
APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants are required to apply online at www.cityofrc.us. 
 
Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. Resumes may be attached to the completed application form as supplemental information but will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form. Applications will be screened, and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will remain candidates until a final offer is accepted by the candidate who most closely meets the requirements of the City. The City may conclude that none of the candidates, even those who meet the minimum qualifications, are appropriate for the position.

Successful candidates shall be required to:
Complete a verification form designated by the Immigration and Naturalization Service to certify that they are eligible for employment in the United States of America; Pass a pre-employment medical exam which includes a Tuberculosis (TB) Exam; Degree Verification and Provide proof of a valid California driver’s license and be insurable; and Pass a reference and background verification. References will only be contacted once mutual interest has been established.
 
The City of Rancho Cucamonga Participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In accordance, the City will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information regarding E-Verify, the Federal Government’s online employment eligibility verification system, please visit www.uscis.gov.
 
Disclaimers
The City of Rancho Cucamonga is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. In addition, the City of Rancho Cucamonga abides by a nepotism policy which may preclude you from being hired if the City employs a relative. The City of Rancho Cucamonga makes reasonable accommodations for disabled persons, considering each situation on an individual basis. Please make direct requests for accommodation to Human Resources.  For information on Employee Rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act, please click here. There is a no-smoking policy in effect in all City Offices and vehicles.  Finally, please note that the provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
Questions regarding this recruitment may be directed to Human Resources at Careers@CityofRC.us. Applicants may wish to visit the City’s official website at www.cityofrc.us for more information.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.cityofrc.us
 
10500 Civic Center Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909) 774-2418

Agency
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Address
10500 Civic Center Dr.

Rancho Cucamonga, California, 91730
Phone
(909) 774-2418

Website
http://www.cityofrc.us