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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under direction of the Dean of Fine Arts and Media Technology or his/her administrative designee, plans, oversees, and coordinates all technical aspects of the staging of college, guest artist, School of Fine Arts/Division, and community theatrical performances that utilize the Saddleback College theater; provides lead supervision and technical guidance and oversight to stage and student crews involved in the technical aspects of theatre productions; ensures proper integration of lighting, sound, staging, set, and any/all technical elements of assigned productions or events in the theatre facilities; performs complex technical work in an instructional learning environment including to assist in the preparation of materials and demonstrations for assigned instructional area; provides a high level of academic assistance to assigned instructors; and coordinates assigned activities with faculty, staff, students, and other college divisions and departments.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
1. Meet with Department of Theatre Arts faculty, staff, and students to identify and coordinate activities related to all technical needs for successful completion of Department and Entertainment and Theatre Technology productions, activities, projects, and events; clarify technical needs as well as timetables necessary for successful completion of projects and events; determine technical equipment and support personnel needed.
2. Participate in the selection of assigned students and part time staff; collaborate with the Department of Theatre Arts and Entertainment and Theater Technology faculty to make student and crew assignments.
3. Participate in the planning and implementation of laboratory (shop) exercises and experiments in collaboration with the department faculty.
4. Collaborate with technical theatre faculty to research, introduce, and use new technology, materials, and processes in student labs pertinent to the technical aspects of productions.
5. Set up laboratory (shop) apparatus, tools, and equipment; assist students in the use of shop equipment and tools; ensure student compliance with shop policies, procedures, and safety precautions; demonstrate proper care for shop equipment and tools; ensure the maintenance of shop areas in a clean and orderly manner.
6. Oversee, coordinate, and integrate the technical elements of productions including theatrical lighting, sound, video sets, and other items as required for each production, student event, and group using the facility; plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff and students involved in the setup of all technical systems and house equipment including lighting and sound systems and video sets as well as those involved in construction, painting, rigging, load-in, and strike of scenic elements; work with other staff, faculty, and/or student master carpenter to create the various drawings, schedules, and schematics needed for the construction and set up of scenery and props.
7. Work with management and administrative personnel, faculty, and staff to monitor production costs; oversee and monitor budgets as related to Department productions and events; provide recommendations to reduce cost in production shops.
8. Work with the technical theatre faculty and staff during technical rehearsal to ensure that all student crews are trained at assigned positions and that technical rehearsals are run effectively and correctly.
9. Ensure all technical equipment and systems operate effectively during productions and student labs.
10. Coordinate with faculty and students the strike and return of all technical equipment in collaboration with the Theatre Production Manager, shop supervisors, and technical theatre faculty.
11. Collaborate with Department of Theatre Arts and Entertainment and Theater program faculty to ensure that shops are operated in such a way as to provide the best environment to successfully achieve Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) as established by the Departments.
12. Assist faculty with training Theatre Arts students; participate with other staff and faculty in the evaluation and assessment of students.
13. Oversee and coordinate the troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of theatrical staging equipment and facilities; maintain a preventive maintenance and repair program for theatre facility and shops.
14. Maintain inventory of materials and equipment necessary for the operation of the laboratory (shop) and performance spaces; recommend equipment purchases.
15. Recommend, implement, and administer methods and procedures to enhance operations of the theatre lab facility to successfully achieve student SLOs.
16. Adhere to and enforce departmental and divisional/school procedures and guidelines.
17. Perform related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of technical aspects of theatrical production including lighting, scenic design, sound design, costuming, and rigging.
Technology used in theatrical production and Computer Aided Drafting (AutoCAD or Vectorworks and Mac Platform).
Automated scenery, motors, and computer control of rigging and scenery. Steel welding and metal working as it relates to theatrical construction.
Principles of supervision and training of students in the accomplishment of SLOs.
Office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and applicable software applications. Basic principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
Basic accounting principles and purchasing techniques. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Ability to:
Oversee and coordinate activities related to all technical needs for successful completion of Department and Entertainment and Theatre Technology productions, activities, projects, and events.
Exercise judgment and initiative in coordinating labs as well as other events at instructional facilities. Translate concept ideas, drawings, and sketches into finished elements for theatrical productions. Prepare drawings and other graphic representations for construction of scenic elements.
Oversee and participate in the construction of scenic elements with staff and students.
Use and operate a variety of hand and power tools as needed to construct scenic elements in a safe and efficient manner.
Participate in budget preparation and administration.
Order, inventory and maintain equipment, supplies, and materials needed for productions.
Train, instruct, and oversee staff and students in various technical methods and procedures as well as in the use of the shop and its equipment.
Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
Interpret and apply department policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Weld using Mig, Tig, Arc, and Gas rigs.
Work with student crews of diverse skills and knowledge, including students with disabilities.
Work collaboratively with artists, faculty, students, and administrative staff, in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES – Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training:
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in technical theatre, theatrical design, or related field.
Experience:
Four years of responsible experience in technical theatre, theatre construction, theatre or entertainment production, entertainment construction, or a related field, including one year supervisory or lead responsibility.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed in a theatre setting; work near moving mechanical parts; exposure to noise, dust, and inclement weather conditions; works in precarious places; occasionally works around loud noise levels. At least minimal environmental controls are in place to assure health and comfort. Positions may be required to work evenings and weekends.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and theatre setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment and various hand and power tools and equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
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