Technical Director - Performing Arts & Education Center (PAEC) - Vacancy ID: 247981
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Technical Director - Performing Arts & Education Center (PAEC)
Performing Arts & Education Center
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As soon as possible
$52,00-58,000/year- Based on Experience
Full Time
The Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District is seeking a dynamic individual for the position of Performing Arts & Education Center (PAEC) Technical Director.
This role is pivotal in overseeing the technical aspects of the PAEC, ensuring seamless event operations, and contributing to educational opportunities for students and community outreach to deliver quality entertainment.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the management of the technical elements of all events/rehearsals which includes the hiring, training, scheduling and supervision of technical crews and the execution of event setup, operation, and strike/load-out.
- Maintain equipment and ensure the safety of all operations such as piano tuning, sound rigging, fire curtain, curtain fireproofing and lights.
- Collaborate with school faculty, students, and external clients to support events within a safe and educational environment.
- Communicate with rental clients, artists and school groups concerning the technical needs of lights, sound, video projection and any other technical elements.
- Oversee technical sound and lighting design and execution of the high school theater productions including training and mentoring of high school students during rehearsals and performances.
- Serve as a board member to the Oak Creek Community For The Arts Foundation and assist the nonprofit as needed.
- Provide general facility maintenance and upkeep offering a welcoming and clean environment for customers.
- Coordinate logistics of event materials and equipment.
- Create, update and maintain technical documents.
- Assist with office hours, meetings and marketing media (creating videos/slides)to meet the needs of the PAEC.
- Recruit, train, and provide hands-on instruction and mentoring of student interns to support their development of technical theatre skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Technical Theatre is preferred, though ample professional skills, knowledge and experience may substitute for a degree.
- Broad knowledge and experience of events, technical direction, carpentry, theatrical lighting, sound systems, and projections including Dante Audio, Windows 10, Video Editing, ETC Light Board and QLab. Knowledge of basic rigging skills, preferred.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work both independently and cooperatively.
- Exhibit strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with a customer friendly approach.
- Interest and willingness to build a strong student internship program to support high school student experiences around technical skills in performance arts.
- Ability to work flexible, inconsistent hours including evenings, weekends and some holidays.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND RELATED DUTIES:
- Complete regularly assigned and self-directed duties on a timely basis.
- Exhibit strong decision making, time management, organization and communication skills with a customer service approach.
- Review, adhere and maintain district safety programs and policies relating to facility use.
- Partner with all OCPAEC staff and volunteers to build a positive public image for the facility, school district and community.
- Create internship and work/study experiences for high school students that allow for increased real-life technical-based opportunities.
- Demonstrate experience with computer programs and communication tools including but not limited to:
- Microsoft and Google Office
- Dante Sound System and ETC Lighting Board
- QLab
- Video-Editing
- Perform other duties as assigned which could be but are not limited to technical, marketing, teaching or outreach opportunities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, stair climbing, walk and talk or hear, to use hands and fingers to handle, or touch objects and/or controls, as well as use repetitive motion of fingers, hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to bend, stoop, and crouch. The employee must occasionally lift, move, or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, depth perception and also the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The usual working environment of this position is that of an auditorium and may include all areas of the facility. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Duties are a mix of on-site labor, office work and self-directed remote work as well. Candidates must be able to lift and move heavy equipment (up to 50-100 pounds) and work at heights and in tight spaces
Candidate Requirements
None