Theatre Technology Coordinator - Term
About The Position
The College of Arts and Science at Vanderbilt University is seeking a Theatre Technology Coordinator for a one-year term position with the possibility of renewal. This full-time role involves maintaining technical equipment (lights, sound, and projection), designing one media category for four shows annually, and assisting with production management tasks. The position supports teaching and technical training within the Department of Cinema, Media Arts, and Theatre (CMAT), which offers an interdisciplinary curriculum bridging the study, design, and production of cinema, media, and live entertainment. The Theatre major within CMAT emphasizes hands-on production experience alongside theoretical and historical study, requiring student involvement in mainstage productions.
Requirements
- A High School Diploma or GED is necessary
- 2-3 years of experience
- Strong organizational & analytical skills are necessary
- Excellent interpersonal written & oral communications skills are necessary
- Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects is necessary
- Ability to work both independently and with a team of student workers is necessary
Nice To Haves
- An Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education is preferred
- Theatre or related degree, and/or experience successfully working in the field is preferred
- Working knowledge of such programs as Vectorworks, Lightwright, Qlab, ETCP Electrics, Logicpro, and/or Protools is preferred
- Instructional Experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- Review inventory regularly to check for damaged equipment and tools
- Repair damaged items and/or source the pathway for repairs as needed
- Hang and focus light plot for 4 mainstage productions per academic year
- Collaborate with directors and production team members
- Manage project timelines and meet show production deadlines
- Attend design meetings and be present for evenings during tech week to implement design
- Schedule and host production meetings via zoom
- Maintain and manage production budget within project scope
- Assist with managing production calendar
- Take archival videos of each production for department records
- Stay up-to-date on industry standards for technology/media specialization
- Create and implement lighting plot, sound design, or projection content for each show
- Oversee student worker efforts as needed
- Be present for some shows on evenings and weekends
- Ensure safety of students and others during production
- Additional duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
