Theater Technical Supervisor

Los Angeles County Museum Of Natural History Foundation•Los Angeles, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) is seeking a Theater Technical Supervisor for its Education & Programs department. This role oversees all technical aspects of the Museum’s theatrical programming and experiences, including audiovisual support, lighting installation and maintenance, digital/electronic component troubleshooting, and light fabrication. NHMLAC is committed to inspiring wonder, discovery, and responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds, and values adventurous, inclusive, authentic, and intentional principles to foster a welcoming, safe, and respectful workplace where innovation and collaboration thrive.

Requirements

Familiarity with theatrical equipment, lighting, and A/V and multimedia technical skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of project management and budgets with proven ability to execute theatrical and related events, multiple participants, within schedule and cost parameters.
Ability to manage a diverse team of professionals with varying backgrounds and skill sets to foster a successful team.
Proven experience in the production of theatrical programming and equipment and understanding and execution.
Must have experience with shop tools, stationary shop equipment, and hand tools.
Ability to read lighting plots and stage floor plans.
Experience using a personal computer and with MS Office and its Word, Excel, and Outlook functions (PC and/or Macintosh).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with exhibit set/scenic techniques and tools desirable.

Responsibilities

Serve as the on-site theater technical team lead during programming, including evenings and weekends.
Hire, train, and supervise Theater technical staff, including audio visual, stage, and lighting staff. May supervise work study students.
Manage and budget for existing and future theatrical technical needs.
Design and produce theatrical plots and other documentation, and track/organize inventory.
Participate in the planning and scheduling for theatrical programming.
Plan staffing schedules for theatrical programs and Theater space.
Coordinate theater tech projects.
Collaborate in the development of and performance of live theatrical performances, as technical support.
Perform or supervise installation, de-installation, programming, maintenance, research, and troubleshooting of audio visual and lighting equipment, supplies, systems, and software for Performing Arts live theatrical programs and NHM Commons Theater.
Work with Manager, Performing Arts on the maintenance and repair of audio systems housed within full-suit cable-controlled and animatronic puppets.