Stage Technician (m/f/d) for the “Mittelsächsische Theater und Philharmonie gGmbH”

The Mittelsächsische Theater und Philharmonie gGmbH (MiT) is a four-genre theater featuring musical theater, drama, youth theater, and a philharmonic orchestra. With its three permanent venues—the world’s oldest municipal theater in the university town of Freiberg, the Theater Döbeln, and the Seebühne Kriebstein—it offers a high-quality and diverse cultural program in the heart of Saxony.

Our organization is characterized by an open, collegial atmosphere—a team that passionately creates art for people in both urban and rural areas.

Would you like to support us?

Mittelsächsische Theater und Philharmonie gGmbH is seeking a

Stage Technician (m/f/d)
Full-time

Period: Jan.12, 2026–August 31, 2028

Work location: Theaters in Freiberg, Döbeln, Kriebstein, and guest performance venues 

Your Responsibilities:

• Assembly and disassembly, as well as setting up and taking down rehearsal and performance sets at all performance and rehearsal venues and during guest performances

• Supporting rehearsals—and performances at all performance and rehearsal venues and during guest performances; preparation for and participation in third-party events

• Repair and maintenance of rehearsal and performance sets

• Maintenance of standard equipment, tools, and supplies

• Professional and safe storage of set pieces and standard materials in the stage and storage areas, as well as their logistically sound temporary storage in accordance with scheduling requirements

What we offer you:

• Diverse and responsible tasks

• Creative freedom and openness to new ideas and concepts

• An appreciative work atmosphere within a dedicated department team

• Rehearsal and performance tickets at employee rates

• A central workplace in the downtown areas of Freiberg and Döbeln,

• The opportunity to work in a region offering excellent leisure and recreational opportunities

If you’d like to contribute to theater operations with dedication and enthusiasm, we look forward to receiving your detailed and complete application materials, which you should please submit by November 22, 2026.

We value diversity. Applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, age, nationality, cultural or social background, religion or worldview, disability, chronic illness, or sexual identity, are expressly welcome. Applications from individuals with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.

Please understand that we cannot cover any costs you may incur in connection with attending interviews at our facility.

You have:

• Completed vocational training in a stage-related trade, such as interior decorator, painter, mechatronics technician, woodworking or metalworking

• High level of interdisciplinary craftsmanship and technical expertise

• Ability to work well in a team

• Physical fitness and resilience for handling heavy loads, ability to work under time pressure, and performing set changes in front of an audience

• Working at heights

• Occasional work in dimly lit conditions

• Willingness to work varying shifts as well as on Sundays and holidays according to the duty roster

• Class B driver’s license, C1, including small vans and minibuses for passenger transport (max. 8 people), is desirable

• Computer skills