School of the Arts Assistant Technical Director

Converse University•Spartanburg, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Technical Director (ATD) reports to the Technical Director as part of the Event Services Department. This 12-month position works with the School of the Arts and Converse Events Services, managing a calendar of scheduled events and production deadlines. The ATD will collaborate closely with the Technical Director (TD) to plan, set up, and execute professionally run events and productions, requiring excellent customer service, a sense of urgency, and the ability to handle stressful situations in a fast-paced environment while adhering to the University's Service Expectations.

Requirements

Associate's degree required, bachelor's degree preferred in technical theater or a related field. Equivalent experience and training in technical theater fields will be considered instead of a formal degree.
Ability to work nights and weekends.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
Ability to be able to work in dusty spaces.
Technically oriented, creative, and work well within a team environment.
Friendly, attentive, and able to multitask with a small team in close quarters.

Nice To Haves

Experience with audio, video, and lighting technology in conjunction with event production.
Work well within a team environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of applications of theatrical equipment, including theatrical sound systems, digital video systems, fly systems, rigging, ladders, grid, and stage lighting.
Experience working with professional artists/entertainers/groups from a broad range of disciplines and demonstrated ability to provide service to assist them in reaching their desired event goals is preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of applications of theatrical equipment, including theatrical sound systems, digital video systems, rigging, fly systems, and stage lighting.

Responsibilities

Assist the TD in maintaining the safety and efficiency of all School of the Arts (Theatre & Dance, Art, Design and Letters, Petrie School of Music) performance, production and exhibition spaces.
Assist with the construction and installation of scenic elements for Converse Opera and Theatre & Dance productions, including purchasing, receipts tracking, materials stocking, and budgeting.
Assist with all Opera and Theatre & Dance Tech Week technical rehearsals, including student Build days and Strike days.
Attend appropriate School of the Arts production meetings.
Assist with the maintenance of lighting, sound, and projection equipment in SOA performance/exhibition spaces.
Assist with pre-production for SOA, including logistics, planning, scheduling, possible lighting and sound design, problem-solving, safety, and set building.
Run 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, and strike.
Support rehearsals, performances, meetings, or presentations for renters and campus departments within Daniel / Hazel B. Abbott Theater and other SOA spaces.
Train and work with student workers.
Support Event Services staff in other facilities on campus.
Support rehearsals, performances, meetings, or presentations for other departments, such as the President's Office, Admissions Office, Institutional Advancement, and other areas of the University.
Assist with the flip of the Twichell stage in and out of the shell and assist with the removal of the pit when necessary.
Assist with the laying and removal of Marley flooring in Twichell as needed.
Communicate and coordinate promptly with key Converse faculty, staff, and renters on their specific event/production needs and expectations.
Be present during events of the School of the Arts, and Converse events as appropriate.
Attend weekly campus Events Meeting.
Maintain occupancy compliance concerning Fire Marshal codes in all spaces.
Other duties as assigned.