Technical Production Coordinator, Speech, Theatre And Dance

R0009783 Tampa

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Position Details

The College of Arts and Letters at The University of Tampa is seeking a Technical Production Coordinator. This is an instructional staff position that is renewable annually. Duties include scenic design and construction of theatrical productions, designing and/or assisting with lighting requirements for various productions, providing oversight for all performance-related events at the Falk Theatre and the Ferman Black Box Theater, oversight, direction and supervision of all theatre student workers and employees, and operating and maintaining production equipment for the college. The selected candidate will also be expected to teach up to 8 credit hours annually in their discipline.

To meet the needs of the various programs involved, this position demands flexibility in maintaining a work schedule. This position reports to the Dean of the College of Arts and Letters, and is expected to work collaboratively with faculty, students and guest artists and directors.

In addition to the duties noted above, the ideal candidate will also be responsible for the following tasks and objectives:

• Performing routine repairs or reporting malfunctions to appropriate staff.
• Properly storing equipment after usage.
• Coordinating the execution of scenic design and lighting, recommending purchase of new or replacement equipment, as well as ordering and obtaining materials for production.
• Overseeing and maintaining inventory on all items and equipment; performing safety checks on equipment and facilities ensuring safety guidelines are being met.
• Visually presenting scenic ideas to the director/choreographer via renderings or photographs and periodically checking with the director and continuing to attend rehearsals to update production needs.
• Working within established scenic and lighting budget, working within deadlines set by the director and/or choreographer.
• Training backstage student crews to assist with the scenic, lighting/sound, and stage management of the production; returning/restocking of all set pieces to inventory, repaired if necessary, and appropriately stored and secured.
• Supervision of "load-in" and strike of all properties and furnishings following each production run; and be present for all technical rehearsals and performances to effectively manage the run crew of the university-sponsored event and troubleshoot or address any technical issues that may arise during performance.

The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in Theater or affiliated discipline. A bachelor's degree with significant professional experience may be considered. This individual should also possess skills in stage production methods, as well as sound and lighting operations (this includes familiarity with QLab5 and other industry standard applications); strong skills in carpentry and construction techniques for the building of theatrical sets, as well as knowledge of stage management principles and practices. The candidate should also be an effective communicator, and collaborative theater artist.

Required Attachments

Please be sure to attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

1. Cover letter
2. Resume

The University of Tampa offers great benefits to include: FREE Tuition, Generous paid leave, Wellness initiatives, 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account, 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance, 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program, Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans, FREE On-Campus Parking, FREE Access to Campus Amenities (pool, library, campus events and more), Fitness Center, Pet Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, And more!

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for employment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload required documents for this position at time of application submission. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check. Some positions may also require a motor vehicle report and/or a credit report.

Additional Information

This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not to determine specific duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific task assigned to the position.

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