Theater Technician (Lighting, Sound, or AV)

The Stadsschouwburg and the PHIL are Haarlem’s two largest venues. We organize more than 350 events a year: from hip-hop to dance, theater, and cabaret at the Stadsschouwburg. And from pop and classical concerts to soul performances, television productions, corporate events, and conferences at the PHIL. Our team works with passion to make all of this happen. Are you an experienced technician who can ensure that the technical aspects of a performance or event are well organized? Then we’re looking for you as our new colleague

Theater technician specializing in lighting, sound, or AV

32–36 hours per week

Organization & Department

We are a single organization with two prominent venues in the heart of Haarlem. Our team, consisting of 55 full-time staff members, approximately 50 hospitality staff, and a dedicated group of volunteers, works together to ensure that all performances and events run smoothly. In addition to the head of the department, the Theater Technology department consists of 4 stage managers, 6 technicians, and a production assistant.

What will you be doing?

As a theater technician, you work on the technical production of performances, concerts, and commercial events. With your expertise in lighting, sound, or AV, you ensure that everything runs smoothly. You are personally responsible for your area of expertise on any given day. But the job involves more than just technical work. Building warm relationships with performers and their (technical) staff is also very important. Thanks to the variety of events and our two premier venues, no two days are the same.

A sample of your responsibilities:

• You set up, run, and take down performances, concerts, and events;
• You will assist, facilitate, and collaborate with the visiting company and their technicians;
• You ensure that everything goes according to plan and come up with creative solutions and approaches to make it happen;
• At conferences and events where we don’t have our own technicians, you’ll be responsible for handling lighting, sound, or AV on your own.
• You provide both solicited and unsolicited advice on the maintenance and upkeep of technical equipment.

What are we looking for?

You are a stress-resistant (theater) technician who can work independently in one or more areas of expertise. You understand that irregular working hours are part of the job, and you’re fine with that.

You should also bring:

• A relevant degree, preferably in the field of stage and event technology;
• Specialized knowledge of lighting, sound, or audiovisual technology;
• Demonstrable work experience in a similar position;
• Relevant additional qualifications or a willingness to obtain them.  

What do we offer?

A varied role in an inspiring environment, with plenty of room for initiative. You’ll be working in an enthusiastic team with welcoming and passionate colleagues. We have a wide range of specialized equipment on-site, including Roadhog and MA lighting consoles, JB Lighting and Robe moving heads, various Midas consoles and Vmix, as well as Panasonic dome cameras and projectors.

In addition, we offer:

• Salary in accordance with pay scale 5 of the Dutch Performing Arts Collective Bargaining Agreement and a 10% shift differential;
• You can attend many concerts and performances for free, and you can bring a guest;
• You will be offered a one-year temporary position with the possibility of a permanent position.

Procedure

Are you the sound engineer, lighting technician, or AV technician we’re looking for? If so, please send us a brief cover letter along with your resume via one of our websites by January 13, 2025 .