Stage Technician 2

Grays Harbor College•Aberdeen, WA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Stage Technician 2 position will provide technical support and run of show for all Bishop Center for Performing Arts events, including outside performing acts, departmental performances and dress rehearsals, student events, outreach, theatrical productions, etc. They will manage inventory and stock of supplies related to theatre and music productions and track and perform maintenance projects related to the theatre. They will lead other personnel and volunteers in projects related to productions. This is a full-time position. Due to varying performance and event schedules, work hours will fluctuate throughout the year. Periods leading up to and during performances or events may require extended hours, while workloads may be lighter between events. As a result, work schedules and hours may be flexed as needed and will require flexibility.

Requirements

Two years of experience as a Stage Technician 1 OR Equivalent technical experience in a professional or community theatre setting
Theatrical lighting experience
Sound board experience
Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with diverse groups, audiences and stakeholders
Experience leading a team

Nice To Haves

Technical theatre leadership
Small theatre experience (production team, stage management, directing, design, etc)
Construction or set building experience
Associate degree

Responsibilities

Communicate with supervisor, directors and/or outside acts about technical needs.
Communicate with supervisor about scheduling needed custodial, grounds, or standard building maintenance in advance of scheduled events.
Coordinate with sound technician.
Run light or sound board as needed.
Act as lead for other technical personnel including students and volunteers while always emphasizing safety.
As schedule allows, provide technical support for other on campus events.
Communicate and coordinate with directors, supervisor, and sound engineer to help develop and execute a plan regarding technical needs for specific productions.
Act as lead for production teams/contractors related to technical theatre.
Design and implement lighting to meet the production needs and/or lead and assist with the hanging, circuiting, and focusing of stage lighting equipment according to a designer's light plot.
Assist with load in and load out for outside acts.
Lead the set-in, running, strike and disposal or storage of all scenery for stage productions with an emphasis on safety and reuse of materials.
Maintain and track stock of stage lighting equipment, shop inventory, and sound equipment.
Conduct maintenance and adjustment of all stage equipment and on-stage lighting instruments and related equipment in accordance with existing safety regulations.
Work with supervisor and sound engineer to plan and schedule maintenance and equipment replacements as required.
Track and help schedule larger maintenance and replacement projects with supervisor and heads of the music and theatre departments.
Communicate with supervisor and Campus Operations concerning maintenance or safety concerns.
Assist with tracking equipment and props loaned to local theatres.