Job Details
Department: Fine & Performing Arts Center
Work Location: Main Campus
Duties:
The Technical Production Assistant will assist the Technical Director of the Fine and Performing Arts Center (FPAC) and team in preparation of FPAC facilities, execution of academic performing arts, chief carpenter for the academic theater productions, and assist with all FPAC events as assigned; Assists with training and supervising shop technical staff on set construction, load-in/out, and shop safety guidelines and procedures; assists with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),…
safety checks for all technical spaces on a regular basis and serves as a collaborator with Academic Theater and Music Directors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise and assist the setup, operation, and technical requirements for academic music and theater events.
- Assist with technical advancements and logistical details for Academic Theater and Music performances.
- Manage, build and assemble scenic elements for each academic theater production; transport, load-in, and strike scenic elements; assist with rigging, lighting, sound, and video elements.
- Supervise, plan, schedule, and train technical shop crew on set construction, load-in/out, and shop safety.
- Assist Technical Director as on-site shop supervisor ensuring safe operating procedures in accordance with OSHA protocols.
- Conduct and maintain inventory of shop supplies and power tools; maintain and organize storage areas and equipment.
- Communicate with Liberal Arts Office and Academic Theater department on budget for each theater production.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in related area required.
- Minimum of two (2) or more years of set construction and carpentry and/or metals fabrication in a producing theatrical venue or scenic studio required.
- Must have a background in theater (academic and/or related experience).
- Preferred: Experience training and supervising shop crew; maintaining technical theater equipment and implementing safety standards.
Must have a current CPR/AED and First Aid certification or be willing to acquire and maintain certification.
Qualifications:
- Possess a background in theater as evidenced by course work and/or related experience.
- Experience in set construction in a producing theatrical venue or scenic studio.
- Basic understanding theatrical lighting and electrical; sound set up and can read a stage plot; theater rigging and music concerts.
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to be current/knowledgeable with software programs used in the field.
- Willingness to adapt to a flexible work schedule including nights and weekends.
Physical requirements include lifting up to 75 pounds and working on a lift or ladder up to 25 feet high.
