Assistant Technical Director, University Theatre

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Manage and maintain lighting, sound, and projection equipment.
• Supervise the hanging and focusing of lighting designs.
• Supervise and mentor sound designers (typically students) with equipment installation and programming.
• Supply the sound engineering and equipment set-up including programming the board for dance concerts.
• Train and manage lab students, federal work study students, and student assistants in conjunction with the Technical Director.
• Supervise students in the shop and stage spaces.
• Keep the shop and stage spaces in neat working order.
• Provide additional professional assistance and oversight to assist the Technical Director.
• Assist with the construction of scenery and shop storage equipment.
• Assist with creation and adaptation of technical drawings.
• Determine, order, obtain, and maintain supplies.
• Troubleshoot, program, and operate the CNC machine.
• Be present during technical rehearsals to support technical needs.

Other Functions:

• Supervise student paint crews.
• Manage the prop storage area and be responsible for prop loans to outside organizations.
• Attend weekly production meetings and attend to the needs of designers throughout the production process.
• Assist in developing a comprehensive build calendar and plan for each production.
• Preparation of time, labor, and materials projections for the season's shows.
• Assist Technical Director and Director of Theatre in administration and supervision of safety systems.
• Maintains offsite scenic storage area.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Minimum bachelor's degree in Technical Theatre or related field / equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2-4 years' experience in technical theatre, which may include time spent in college.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings for theatre design.
• Ability to lead and supervise a crew.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a design and production team for theatre and dance productions.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to use CAD software (e.g., Vectorworks).
• Basic computer literacy, ability to learn and use Google suite software, and other online collaborative software.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to read and analyze a budget.
• Prior experience ShopBot CNC Router System.
• Thorough knowledge of theatrical lighting equipment and systems (ETC experience is preferable).
• General knowledge of theatrical sound equipment and systems.
• Working knowledge of Video Projections systems.
• Working knowledge of theatrical shop equipment use, and building and rigging techniques.

Accountabilities:

• This position takes responsibility for self-managing their work and delivering items on time for productions.
• Direct supervision of student workers and volunteers in day-to-day activities, including assigning work, reviewing performance, provide work direction, and problem-solving assistance.
• Working within budget ranges as assigned by Technical Director and Director of Theatre.

Physical Requirements:

• Climbing, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting occasionally up to 50 lbs, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing. Close visual acuity.
• Ability to drive to off campus storage facility and complete some supply shopping.

Additional Job Description

Disclaimer:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee's supervisor.

To help provide a safe learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. Wake Forest University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment for individuals with disabilities.

Time Type Requirement

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

WakeForestseeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate.In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on thebasis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran statusandencourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.