- Work alongside the Converse University Technical Director in managing production work for the Twichell Auditorium (~1,400 seats)
- Assist with multi-space maintenance, including maintaining equipment and tools
- Ordering supplies, continuing renovation improvements, and organization of storage
- Assist with pre-production contact for rental groups to include logistics, planning, scheduling, possible designing, problem solving, safety
- Running campus and rental events (load-in, run, strike) as scheduled within the Events Services team
- Support community partners with rehearsals, stage sets, front of house needs, back of house needs, strike, etc.
- Flip Twichell stage in and out of the shell as needed between performances and assist with the removal of the pit when necessary
- Lay and remove Marley flooring as needed
- Support rehearsals, performances, meetings or presentations for renters and Campus departments within Twichell
- Maintains and safeguards the technical assets of the Auditorium, including the use of lighting, sound, communication equipment, and maintenance of stage equipment.
- Train and work with student workers
- Other duties as assigned
- Support rehearsals, performances, meetings, or presentations for other departments, such as, but not limited to, the President's Office, Admissions Office, Institutional Advancement, the Theatre & Dance department's H. B. Abbott (225 seats) and Laird (75 seats) theaters, and other areas of the University as needed.
- Work closely with the Converse Technical Director (TD) to plan, set up, and execute professionally run events in Twichell Auditorium, ensuring safety and customer service are at the
- Communicate and coordinate in a timely manner with key Converse faculty, staff, and renters on their specific event front of house needs and expectations.
- Be present during events in Twichell Auditorium, and some Converse events as appropriate.
- Meet regularly with the Event Services Staff regarding upcoming events, schedules, needs, and
- Utilize problem solving skills to identify and rectify operating challenges on the spot.
- Attend weekly campus Events Meeting to ensure efficient communication and planning across
- Maintain occupancy compliance in relation to Fire Marshal codes in Twichell Auditorium
- Other duties as assigned.
- Associates degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred in technical theater or a related field
- Equivalent experience and training in technical theater fields will be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
- Experience working with professional artists/entertainers/groups from a broad range of disciplines and to provide service to assist them to reach their desired event goals is preferred.
- Experienced in the areas of audio, video, and lighting technology in conjunction with event
- Technically oriented, creative, and work well within a team environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of applications of theatrical equipment including theatrical sound systems, digital video systems, rigging, fly systems, and stage lighting.
- Customer service in compliance with the University's Service Expectations is expected. Oftentimes the work schedule varies and the employee must be flexible to work within the college's human resources guidelines.
- Proficiency in Google applications (Google docs, sheets, calendar)
- Friendly, attentive, and ability to multitask with a small team in close quarters
- Although normal business hours for Converse are 8 am - 5 pm Monday through Thursday and 8 am - 1 pm on Friday, this position requires extensive night and weekend work, which will create flexed schedules.
- Weekly hour totals can fall anywhere between 36 hours - 80 hours depending on the event / show demands.
- Ability to work nights and weekends.
- Ability to lift over 50 pounds and stand for extended periods
- Experienced in the areas of audio, video, and lighting technology in conjunction with event
- Technically oriented, creative, and work well within a team environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of applications of theatrical equipment including theatrical sound systems, digital video systems, fly systems. rigging, and stage lighting.
- Customer service in compliance with the University's Service Expectations is expected. Oftentimes the work schedule varies and the employee must be flexible to work within the university's human resources guidelines.
- Stage lighting
- Sound and sound equipment
- Stage Rigging/Flying systems
- Can work independently or as a team. Motivated self-starter.
- The ATD position is a fast moving, multitasking position that deals with the public, as well as on campus faculty, staff, and students. This person must be customer service oriented, positive, and high energy with a sense of urgency.
- Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks such as, but not limited to, moving equipment, setting tables, risers, podiums, and ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
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Assistant Technical Director - Spartanburg, United States - Converse University
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionSUMMARY OF POSITION: The Assistant Technical Director (ATD) reports to the Director of Event Services and directly to the Technical Director as a part of the Event Services Department. The position requires excellent customer service skills, a sense of urgency in completing tasks efficiently, and an ability to handle stressful situations in a quick paced environment while in compliance with the University's Service Expectations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/ NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Twichell Auditorium Functions: 90%
OTHER FUNCTIONS: 10%
This 12-month position works with Converse Events Services, its calendar of scheduled events and production deadlines. Requires the flexibility of working evenings and/or weekends.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES / NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE:
GUIDELINES AND SUPERVISION:
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Hours: Requires the flexibility of working evenings and/or weekends. Although normal business hours for Converse are 8 am - 5 pm Monday through Thursday and 8 am - 1 pm on Friday, this position requires extensive night and weekend work, which will create flexed schedules.
Licenses: None
DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
We believe that a diverse faculty and staff are essential to achieving academic excellence; thus, we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
