"Theatre Technician"

Job Description Summary

Theater Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, operation, dismantling and removing of all equipment (e.g. sound, lighting, video, special effects, scenery, props, rigging, meeting materials etc.) required for the presentation of performances and special events occurring at a Penn Live Arts venue or managed by Penn Live Arts and its staff. The technician is also called upon to function in the role of venue supervisor for both internal and external events. The position requires the theater technician's presence at all periods of production/event from load in, rehearsal, performance and strike. Significant evening & weekend hours will be required.

Job Responsibilities

• Install equipment required for performances and special events managed by the Annenberg Center in its own and other campus venues.
• Operate all equipment required for performances and special events managed by the Center in its own and other Campus venues.
• Dismantle and remove all equipment required for performances and special events managed by the center in its own and other venues.
• Support and supervise student performing groups in their rehearsals, productions and presentations; oversee their proper safety.
• Conduct routine maintenance of theatrical and associated shop equipment.
• Function as Venue Manager for performances and special events managed by PLA or in PLA venues: may run concurrently with other duties.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Associates of Arts, and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Preferred BA or BFA in Technical Theatre or equivalent experience. Must have practical knowledge or the interest & aptitude to learn the following skillsets: theatrical lighting fixtures (installation & operation), DMX control concepts, basic audio patching & set-up, basic Qlab programming & troubleshooting, basic video projector set up & operation, and the understanding of basic stage carpentry & rigging principles. Must have practical knowledge of Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Onedrive, SharePoint), and aptitude to learn database and project management platforms such as Momentus and Smartsheet. Must have excellent verbal and written communication. This position requires significant night and weekend hours during busy parts of the season.

Application Requirement

A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Penn Live Arts

Pay Range

$17.07 - $22.00 Hourly Rate

To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Annenberg-Center/Theatre-Technician_JR00112320