Assistant Technical Director and

Job Summary

The Department of Performing and Visual Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville invites applications for an Assistant Technical Director and Performance Services Event Manager. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in scenic construction and scene shop management, as well as knowledge of performing arts lighting and sound technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Technical Director of the Center for the Arts in coordination and execution of production and operational activities supporting all events within the facility.
• Supervise and assist the setup, operation, and technical requirements for academic music and theatre classes, rehearsals, performances, recitals, juries and any other performing arts events held within the Center for the Arts, supporting efficient and timely execution of production requirements.
• Manage, build and assemble scenic elements for each academic theatre production as well as the summer musical production; transport, load-in, and strike scenic elements into and out of the performance spaces, aligned with production schedules and available resources.
• Assist with rigging any hung elements to safety standards and the installation of scenery.

Qualifications

• Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.
• Position Title: Assistant Technical Director and Performance Services Event Manager
• Job Category: Academic Staff
• Employment Type: Regular
• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
• Training: Bachelors Degree
• Salary: $60,000 + yearly
• Duration: Unspecified
• Shift: Unspecified
• Hours per week: 40

Benefits

• This is a full-time, 12-month, benefit and paid leave eligible position.

Application Instructions

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