Theatre Technician Adjunct Staff

University of New Hampshire•Keene, NH

38d•$25

About The Position

Theatre and Dance Department in KSC is looking for 3 people to fill our Advance Technician adjunct staff positions. Positions are as follows: M3 "The Color of Our Lives" Lighting Technician M4 "Dance Concert" Video Technician M4 "Dance Concert" Lighting Technician Core functions may vary widely, and may include (but not limited to) be on duty for TAD performances, work to cover design/tech staff if ill/on vacation, work in the scene shop in labs or work calls on any needed technical items, scenic fabrication, painting, props, etc. Will require work with TAD design/Technical theatre student, and TAD Work Study students. Supervision of students may be required. The Technical Director for Theatre and Dance schedules all work and call dates/times. The core functions are to ensure excellent work on our productions. Work may occur during curtailed operation. Some maintenance and work area clean up are standard expectation. Workers must be able to lift 25 pounds comfortably. Duties/Responsibilities Technician’s duties and responsibilities may vary widely according to TAD production needs. They may include: be on duty for TAD performances, available to assist with any/all production trouble-shooting. work to cover design/tech staff if ill/on vacation work in the scene shop in labs or work calls on any needed technical items, scenic fabrication, painting, props, etc. will require work with TAD design/Technical theatre student, and TAD Work Study students. Supervision of students may be required. All work is planned, and scheduled by The Theatre and Dance Technical Director (Craig Lindsay). Areas of concentration (100% time) may include to be “on duty” for TAD performance, work to cover design/tech staff if ill/on vacation, work in the scene shop in labs or work calls on any needed technical items, scenic fabrication, painting, props, and work with TAD design/Technical theatre student, and TAD Work Study students. Supervision of students as required.

Requirements

BA in Theatre or Performing Arts required.
At least one year of professional work in the Arts industry, post-undergrad required.
Wide knowledge of technical theatre practices in scenic/lighting/sound production, and leadership are required.
Workers must be able to lift 25 pounds comfortably.

Nice To Haves

Qualifications will vary depending on the specific nature of the work required.
Advanced general technical theatre knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

be on duty for TAD performances
available to assist with any/all production trouble-shooting
work to cover design/tech staff if ill/on vacation
work in the scene shop in labs or work calls on any needed technical items, scenic fabrication, painting, props, etc.
work with TAD design/Technical theatre student, and TAD Work Study students
Supervision of students may be required
maintenance and work area clean up