Applicant Pool for Adjunct Faculty, Technical Theater Support

About this role

Advertised Position Title:

Applicant Pool for Adjunct Faculty, Technical Theater Support

Job Description:

Assists the Technical Director with larger tasks that require more than one person and acts as a backup for the Technical Director during vacation or sick days.

Tasks that Need Assistance:

Installing/Uninstalling Marely Dance Floor – Running light board, sound board, or live stream equipment for larger productions – Moving heavy equipment i.e. musical instruments.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of current practices in theatrical staging, design, and execution. Knowledge of lighting and sound design. Knowledge of applicable safety regulations.
• Written/verbal communication, customer service skill, use of power tools i.e. drills/saws. Technical/Professional proficiency in lighting and sound equipment.
• Capability to make quick decisions under pressure. Ability to manage several projects at once.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate events and facility use with the Fine and Performing Arts Chair and CFPA Coordinator.
• Serve as a back-up technical liaison for all groups using the facility.
• Coordinate scenic and prop build schedules with staff and guest artists.
• Serve as a back-up head technician for all productions.
• Design lighting and sound for Owens productions and for outside productions where needed.
• Monitor use and maintain technical equipment in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, including lighting, sound, rigging, and shop equipment.
• Supervise, train and monitor students in shop activities, including scenic and prop construction.
• Supervise, train and monitor student and community members in running shows for Owens productions and outside events.
• Act as a back-up supervisor for all technical rehearsals.

Other Characteristics:

• Flexibility, Innovativeness, resourceful, Self-Organization, dedication, collaborative and professionalism.

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Associate degree or two-year technical certificate
• Technical operations of Theatre lighting, sound supervision, and scenic construction

Operating live streaming equipment

Union Position:

Job Classification:

Faculty

Duty Days:

Varies Semester to Semester

Work Schedule:

Varies semester to semester.

Grant Funded Position:

No

• Not Grant Funded

FLSA Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Hiring Range:

• Retirement System:

STRS - STRS (Retirement System Classification)