OPS Stage Supervisor

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

1d • $17 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

This part-time, as-needed, hourly position involves supervising large numbers of employees of varying skill levels in multiple assignments and shifts within a live performance venue. The role requires general working knowledge of theatre and live show production equipment and procedures, the ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor, and capacity for strenuous manual labor. Excellent judgment regarding safe and effective work methods, communication of standard processes, and successful supervision and teamwork under pressure are essential. The position requires the ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, and may involve training and supervision of Part-Time OPS Stagehand crew. Employees must be able to complete tasks without supervision and be punctual to all work shifts. This position requires employees to work from 35-40 hours per week thus students will not be eligible.

Requirements

• Position requires supervision of large numbers of employees of varying skill levels in multiple assignments and shifts
• General working knowledge of equipment and procedures used in theatre and live show production
• Must maintain a calm and professional demeanor in interactions with guests, coworkers, and client users of the facility
• Capacity and willingness for strenuous manual labor with industry standard equipment and materials
• Excellent competence and judgement regarding safe and effective work methods for a wide variety of events and installations. Including the ability to communicate standard processes to fellow employees
• Successful supervision and teamwork at fast pace and under intense schedule pressure
• Ability to work evenings/nights, weekends and holidays as needed and on short notice
• Can be called upon to provide training and supervision of Part-Time OPS Stagehand crew
• Can complete tasks without supervision
• Ability to be punctual to all work shifts

Nice To Haves

• Experience with touring production in facilities of similar type and size
• Past Supervisory experience in a related field

Responsibilities

• Common stagehand tasks include but are not limited to— loading and unloading trucks, pushing road cases, assembling stage sets, hanging & cabling lighting instruments, setting up sound and video equipment, hanging soft goods, set-up and strike of orchestra shell, risers, chairs, music stands, tables, and vinyl dance floor.
• Plan and Implement technical requirements for scheduled events as assigned by UFPA technical directors
• Communicate with outside clients to coordinate technical requirements for events as assigned
• Assist Technical Supervisors with the inventory, maintenance, and repair of all technical equipment, including assisting in the cleanliness and organization of the stage and backstage areas
• Maintain a safe working environment at all times by following all established safety policies
• Provide written reports of progress per shift supervised
• Documentation of part time OPS stagehand training and safe work practices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed