THEATER TECHNICIAN MANAGER

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: 

Performs and is responsible for creative, skilled and technical work in a high or middle school or other school district theater setting; supervises operation and use of theater; supervise, train and support students, staff and outside users in the use of facility equipment, such as lighting, sound, rigging and stage sets; coordinates scheduling and manages use of theater complex; and performs related tasks and duties as required.  

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Work with internal and external users groups on various events, including scheduling and usage.
• Determine the necessary technical supports, such as lighting, sound, staging, and special needs, necessary for events and performances presented at the facility in advance of production dates.
• Design, set up, maintain and operate lighting and sound systems for theatre, dance, music and other productions and projects; assist guest designers and artists with technical matters.
• Operate, maintain, repair (or arrange for repair) and safeguard the facility and its technical assets (equipment, tools, lighting, sound, communications, etc.)
• Coordinate with internal groups, which may include: dance recitals, plays, musicals, holiday events, cultural shows, lectures, ceremonies, etc.
• Provide advice and guidance in renovation and upgrade projects to facility.
• Orient external user groups and visiting productions to safety, technical characteristics and other areas of the facility operations.
• Ensure appropriate district facility permits are completed for scheduled events and facility permits are filed.
• Coordinate with district departments, such as maintenance, operations, facility permit office and business services, to maintain theater and operate within budgetary constraints.
• Maintain booking calendar for rental and instructional arts use.
• Train and support student and other technical crews on use of facility and theater equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment, as needed.
• Maintain inventory and order specialized supplies.
• Attend events in order to supervise, monitor and assist technical aspects, which may include personally performing these duties.
• Work with faculty from various disciplines to enhance academic programs.
• Ensure compliance with fire code and other laws, regulations and codes.
• Provide technical direction and production management for student stage managers, design teams, publicity crew, build crew and run crew. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Academic curriculum requirements, with an emphasis on visual and performing arts and performance preparation and production.
• Organization and management principles.
• Stagecraft and stage operation, which includes lighting, stage carpentry, construction, sound system standard practices and techniques as they apply to audio-visual materials.
• Modern business practices and district authorized software to complete duties, tasks and responsibilities.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• School and District policies, rules and regulations.
• Audio / Visual, electronic and computerized sound systems and technology.

Ability to:

• Teach students how to build, rig and install scenery.
• Analyze and evaluate the need for technical support for various events and performances.
• Plan, develop, schedule and provide technical supports required for each event or performance.
• Train students to run sound boards, lighting systems and other theater equipment.
• Communicate positively and effectively, orally and in writing, with district staff, patrons, parents, students, vendors and various community partners utilizing the facility.
• Design lighting and sound systems appropriate to each performance or oversee stage crews and volunteers.
• Work effectively and cooperatively with individuals and community groups from diverse backgrounds.
• Operate small hand and power tools.
• Make routine repairs and adjustments to the various types of equipment.
• Supervise and direct the work of others.
• Keep records and prepare related reports.
• Assist in budget preparation and projections

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in theater or stage production or a closely related field.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in training, supporting and working with students (or youth) in the performing arts and its corresponding productions.
• Significant experience with placement of / operation of lighting, sound and rigging equipment for stage productions.
• Demonstrated experience with use, maintenance and repair of stage equipment.
• Demonstrated high level of customer service with public.
• Supervising and program oversight and responsibility.

Licenses or Certificates Needed:

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Physical Effort / Work Environment:

Environment:

• Indoor / outdoor environment. 
• Office setting with phones, computer work, customer contact, drop-ins and other communications. 
• Variable hours, including evenings and weekends.

Physical Abilities:

Employees in this position must have/be able to:

• Observe safe lifting and carrying practices.
• Walk, climb, stand, stoop, lift and carry sufficient to perform tasks.
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone with/without assistive devices.
• See, hear and speak with/without assistive devices sufficient to communicate effectively with others.
• Bend at the waist.
• Reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; grasp.
• Sit for extended periods of time with intermittent walking.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment and power tools
• Drive and travel to various work and school sites.

Salary:

Schedule:                    4B

Salary Range:              40

Approved by the Human Resources Department

Approved by the Board of Education