Job Details
Description
Reporting to the Director of Production, the Production Technician serves as production electrician and stage supervisor for The Prior Performing Arts Center. Core responsibilities are three-fold: (1) preparation, hang, focus, and notes for the lighting designs for Theatre and Dance productions; (2) executing stage lighting and performance staging for other departmental events, student and academic gatherings, and performances by visiting artists; and (3) serving as a stage supervisor and/or lead production staff for events and performances held during evenings and weekends.
Collaborating closely with the Senior Production Technician and others across units on the production staff, the Production Technician serves all production facets from load-in to load-out, including the setup and strike of all stage elements.
In the role's capacity as production electrician, this position supports the maintenance of lighting equipment, the operation and basic repair of lighting consoles and systems. As stage supervisor, a role in which the Production Technician alternates with The Prior's Senior Production Technician, this position staffs events and performances hosted by college academic and administrative departments, visiting artists, students, and community partners and "calls" stage and audience transitions.
This position regularly supervises student and overhire staff and collaborates with other Prior staff in the training and evaluation of these workers.
The ideal candidate will work well under short time constraints and be able to pivot easily from one task or idea to another. They will possess exceptional problem-solving skills for addressing technical and logistical challenges. As a detail-oriented professional, they will be dedicated to the superior execution of all phases of production from creation to finished product.
This position frequently requires work on evenings and weekends.
Major Areas of Responsibility
Production electrician
- Serve as head electrician for Theatre and Dance Department productions (two plays, one musical, and one to two dance concerts per year).
- Collaborate with designers of Theatre and Dance department productions to ensure the feasibility of designs.
- Coordinate with the Director of Production to create specific schedules for the implementation of lighting designs.
- Hang, circuit, and focus stage sights.
- Program and operate lighting control consoles.
- Repair and provide preventative maintenance for stage lighting and related electrical equipment; manage and maintain lighting inventories. Respond to lighting and electrical problems occurring during productions.
- With Senior Production Technician, create and maintain lighting paperwork.
- Track electrical expenses for events from pre-production through post-production.
Stage supervisor
- Serve as stage supervisor (a role in which the Production Technician alternates with the Senior Production Technician) for performances and events throughout The Prior Performing Arts Center, including those produced by academic units, other college partners, visiting professional artists, community groups, and students.
- Coordinate efforts between front-of-house personnel, technical personnel, and clients; "call" performances and events in a clean, efficient, and effective manner.
- When serving as an event's lead production technician, be able to troubleshoot across a basic range of technical areas during live performance.
General
- Train, supervise, and evaluate a roster of student stage hands, freelance overhires, contractors, and technical/event personnel.
- Train on building AV systems to assist with AV needs as needed.
- Assure compliance with appropriate regulations regarding safety and building policy and characteristics.
- Attend production meetings, rehearsals, previews, client walkthroughs, events, and performances.
- Act as an event run crew as needed.
- Works with other Prior personnel on non-technical work-related needs such as setting up tables, chairs, stanchions, etc., for events.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- 8+ years of professional theatrical lighting experience.
- 3+ years experience as a theatrical master or head electrician.
- ETCNet3-based data distribution
- Dimming and relay based power distribution
- LED and automated fixtures
- With specific experience including but not limited to
- Proven skill in programming ETC EOS family lighting consoles (5+ years experience)
- Management experience of technical crews.
- Experience of CAD drafting with Vectorworks, ideally with both 2D and 3D workspaces (5+ Years).
- Fluency in Lightwright 6 & data exchange with Vectorworks.
- Ability to create and understand light plots and relevant paperwork.
- Ability to work collaboratively, and communicate clearly and diplomatically with attention to detail.
- Experience calling basic events/shows and managing an audience in conjunction with FOH (i.e. house doors, light down, lights up, pre-show announcement, stage door, cueing performers/musicians).
Preferred Qualifications- A degree in a related field.
- ETCP certified entertainment electrician.
- OSHA 10 certification.
- Experience working as a stage manager or stage supervisor.
- Experience working with and or supervising unskilled student crews in an educational setting.
- Knowledge of theatrical rigging and counterweight fly systems and operation.
Work Conditions- Expectation of regular evening and weekend hours (work weeks may often include more afternoon/evening and/or weekend shifts than daytime weekday shifts).
- This position may require work in dimly lit or confined areas.
- The majority of the workday is spent indoors and onsite, but may require working outdoors or in off-campus venues.
- Restricted vacation during peak periods.
Physical Requirements- Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time.
- Must be able to work effectively using ladders, lifts, and scaffolding.
- Must be able to work on a catwalk.
- Must be comfortable working at heights and able to move heavy equipment
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This is a full time, exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The salary range for this position is $66,000 - $70,200 commensurate with experience and qualifications. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:
- 10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available)
- Condensed summer 4-day work week
- Tuition & Education benefits
- Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities
- Generous paid time off
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume.
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Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled.