Stage Operations Technician
About The Position
An entry level position the Stage Operations Technician’s primary responsibility is assisting with the facilitation of stage operations elements of Festival programming in the Ted Shawn Theatre (TST), Doris Duke Theatre (DDT), Henry J. Leir Stage, and ancillary spaces across the campus. This includes but is not limited to rigging, flooring, staging, seating, soft goods, scenery, and props. Reporting to supporting the Stage Operations Supervisor during the pre-season they participate in the installation of stage operations systems in all venues and support spaces. During the Festival they support the Production Managers, Stage Carpenters, and visiting companies’ staff as a member of run crews. They will be assigned to venues per the needs of visiting companies and so will work at all venues throughout the Festival. They also assist the Stage Operations Supervisor in supporting non-theater events, activities, and daily operations. Throughout the festival they support other production departments as needed including lighting, wardrobe, audio, and video. This is an ideal role for an early career technician looking to expand their general knowledge base by getting hands-on experience in all aspects of dance production.
Requirements
- Collegiate or professional experience as a standhand or backstage crew member.
- Basic knowledge of general production standard operating procedures.
- Willingness to learn.
- Ability to work proactively, creatively, flexibly, kindly, safely, and collaboratively.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and experience in dance production.
- Experience working outdoors or in non-traditional venues.
- Experience driving cargo vans.
- Valid driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the creation of an accessible and collaborative work environment that enables artists and technicians to create together positively and safely.
- Actively participate in assigned load-ins, load-outs, work calls, focuses, notes sessions, staging and technical rehearsals, performances, and changeovers.
- Join the run crew for productions or events as assigned by the Stage Operations Supervisor.
- Assist in the set-up, break down and operation of special events and operational activities.
- Assist the Stage Operations Supervisor and Stage Carpenters in maintaining and troubleshooting equipment and systems.
- Attend all organizational, departmental and production meetings including a weekly All-Staff Meeting.
- Under the general direction of the DoTP, assist with coordination of emergency response for staff and patrons in the event of an emergency or extreme weather.
- Assist in the implementation of the weather plan for HJL and other outdoor programming.
- Assist in the set-up and take down of Festival exhibitions.
- Complete Adult/Child CPR, First Aid, and Cultural Competence Training (provided to all seasonal staff during the pre-season)
- Assist and support other departments, including non-production departments, as needed and assigned by the Stage Operations Supervisor.
Benefits
- Three meals a day, free access to classes, performances, talks, and studio usage.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
