Fine Arts Center Theatre Assistant

Connecticut State Community College•Waterbury, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the Fine Arts Center Technical Coordinator in the safe use of technical facilities of the college’s Fine Arts Center. Assists the Fine Arts Center Technical Coordinator in overseeing the use of the theatre facilities by on campus organizations as well as organizations that rent the Center.

Requirements

Associate's degree in an appropriately related field; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.
Organization/logistical skills.
Documentation skills.
Knowledge and skills in safety technologies.
Detailed knowledge of technical theatre production methods.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Nice To Haves

Experience in tutoring and advising Theater students.
Experience in Educational Theater.
Professional and/or Community Theater experience

Responsibilities

Assisting the Fine Arts Center Technical Coordinator in carrying out the technical requirements of internally and externally produced events held in the Fine Arts Center.
Maintaining the technical facilities and equipment.
Use of lighting, sound and rigging systems.
Assistance to lighting designer with plot, cue and fixture adjustments.
Maintenance of theatre equipment, facilities, technical systems, and stage rigging including inspection of floor supported and suspended rigging of technical equipment.
Operation of lighting and sound systems for internally and externally produced events which do not have a technical staff or supervision of system operators for events which do have a technical staff.
Assisting in pre-production planning and organizing including: consultation with production managers of incoming groups, coordinating use of technical facilities of overlapping events, consultation with Office of Facilities Scheduling & Events Planning staff.
Monitor use of scenery and other equipment to ensure use of equipment meets all safety and fire regulations.
Position may include certification in specific technical areas as verified by the Fine Arts Center Technical Coordinator.