Technical and Facility Director

City of Eugene • Eugene, OR

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Technical and Facility Director leads the technical operations for the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, with responsibility for managing all technical theater operations staff, ensuring the highest levels of operational safety, overseeing theatrical equipment, and providing estimates and advances with all the Hult’s partners and commercial artists. As a member of the senior leadership team, the Technical and Facility Director participates in overall strategic planning and cross-departmental coordination. In addition, this position supervises the Facilities Manager, who is entrusted with facility project management, facility maintenance, and custodial services for the Hult Center for the Performing Arts.

Requirements

• Five years of professional experience developing, implementing, and managing programs, projects, related to technical theater production, including two years in a full supervisory role.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in theater, theater operations management, or a related field.
• Must pass a background check.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license (or, the ability to obtain by date of hire); must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City’s standard.
• Oregon law requires that an out-of-state license holder must obtain a valid Oregon license (with appropriate endorsements) within 30 days of becoming domiciled in the state (ORS 803.355).
• Principles, practices, procedures and methods in performing arts, in practice and management, theater facility operations and maintenance, safe work practices, and production management.
• Current developments, techniques of theater set construction, theatrical rigging, and mechanical operations related to the performing arts industry.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, polices and regulations that affect and impact the department and Center, including understanding of compliance requirements and implications.
• City policies, rules, and bargaining agreements, and their application to assigned staff, with an emphasis on equitable practices and inclusion.
• Operational and strategic planning principles and practices, including goal setting, performance measurement, and evaluation methodologies.
• Management theory and principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and organizational development.
• Principles and methods of supervision, staff training and team motivation.
• Budget, financial record keeping/reporting, calculations of user group labor and equipment estimates, and project management principles and methods.
• Operating a variety of equipment related to theater operations; implementing operating safety standards, diagnosing problems and coordinating repairs
• Ensuring a work crew that is skilled and trained in operating all theater equipment in use.
• Coordinating and executing multiple tasks and/or projects to meet deadlines and addresses potential delays and problems in a professional and timely manner; ensures a calm demeanor at all times.
• Project management, time management, planning, negotiation, presentation and training.
• Understanding and interpreting advanced technical show and event riders from commercial touring shows.
• Relationship-building, consulting, and collaborative team building.
• Researching and analyzing a variety of information and data; making recommendations based on research findings; writing reports and creating spreadsheets; and presenting information.
• Providing courteous customer service and effectively working with the general public, the media, supervisors, co-workers, employees, union representatives, and employee organizations representing various diverse backgrounds.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present information clearly and persuasively in public settings, negotiate effectively, and resolve conflicts diplomatically.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities to independently develop sound decisions, conclusions, and recommendations, including the ability to anticipate and mitigate risks.
• Budget preparation and administration skills, including forecasting resources, monitoring expenditures, conducting financial analyses, and making strategic recommendations.
• Multicultural workforce management skills to promote an equitable workplace environment, apply equitable program practices to diverse and complex City services, and foster inclusive leadership practices.
• Perform the physical activities required of this position.

Nice To Haves

• Two years’ experience in the management of facility and/or maintenance operations is preferable
• Professional-level project management certification (PMP, CAPM, AgilePM, etc.) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of staff and temporary workers involved in the operation and maintenance of the theater and theatrical equipment.
• Supervises the work of the Facilities Manager.
• Evaluates operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommends improvements and modifications; assists the Managing Director and supports the Facility Manager in long range theater facility and equipment operations planning.
• In consultation with the Hult Managing Director and Finance Manager, reviews and recommends ongoing capital and maintenance work related to stage and facility operations; responsible for directing the Facility Manager in the execution of maintenance and repair work.
• Coordinates with the City of Eugene Facilities Department and supervises the Facility Manager in the management of Hult Center Capital projects.
• Ensures projects are managed in compliance with codes, ordinances, regulations, and other requirements.
• Oversees, develops, and administers Hult Center facilities budget, including forecasting resources; submits justification for new equipment purchasing; monitors budget to actual revenues and expenditures and suggest adjustments.
• Direct and approve, including through direct report supervisor(s) the planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, training, and review of a diverse workforce within assigned work areas.
• Ensures implementation of and adherence to the City’s Affirmative Action and Diversity Work Plans.
• Coordinates the implementation of effective processes and models to produce division wide diversity initiatives.
• Facilitates staff development on such issues as diversity and creating a respectful working environment.
• Coordinates technical requirements for stage productions; oversee operational aspects of programs at the Hult Center.
• Participates in the preparation of bid specifications for theater and facility capital equipment; assists in purchasing and installation supervision of necessary equipment and systems.
• Ensures that equipment receives proper maintenance and is in safe operating condition; maintains equipment logs; maintains an inventory of replacement supplies.
• Supports facility booking initiatives by serving as the Hult Center liaison with promoters, production managers, commercial user groups, and various outside organizations using the Center; available for consultation with City personnel regarding performing arts and events technical and production requirements.
• Operates a variety of theater related equipment including lighting, sound, rigging and special effects equipment as needed. If the equipment to be operated is not within the skill set of the Technical and Facilities Director, they will ensure that there is skilled labor available
• Provides accurate and timely labor, materials, and equipment estimates for all commercial user groups, resident companies and local artists.
• operations invoices, show and event settlements, and advance cost estimates for user groups.
• Prepare and present narrative and statistical program performance reports and recommendations to supervisors, management, and executive-level positions.
• Models respectful working relationships and creates a workplace that supports all employees; supports City leadership in successfully responding to the changing needs of a diverse organization and the commitment to equity and human rights.
• Performs other duties, as required.

Benefits

• The City of Eugene offers robust and competitive benefits.
• Upon eligibility, the City will contribute an employee contribution of 6%, as well as the employer contribution, to a retirement program administered by the Oregon Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
• In addition, the City will pay a 3% contribution to a deferred compensation program if the employee contributes at least 1%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager