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Production Specialist Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging. SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package , competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs. Posting Information 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 Position Number Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47459 EEO Statement 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. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Letter of Recommendation 1 Optional Documents Letter of Recommendation 2 Letter of Recommendation 3 Screening Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). • How did you learn about this position? The Chronicle of Higher Education TWC - Work in Texas Inside Higher Ed Higher Ed Jobs HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium SHSU Website SHSU Employee Other If your response to the question above was "SHSU Employee" please indicate employee's name and department. (Open Ended Question) If your response to the question above was "Other" please indicate from what source. (Open Ended Question) © Copyright Sam Houston State University. All rights reserved.
