Coordinator: CFA Technical Operations

Duties & Responsibilities

• Hangs and services lighting and lighting board, projectors, rail systems, speakers, microphones, and sound boards; evaluates special requests for feasibility
• Engages with designers, students, renters, and staff regarding technical and staffing requirements for events and performances; works with event directors to establish timelines and expectations
• Schedules temporary support staff to ensure smooth and effective technical operations during events and performances
• Serves as Site Supervisor during theater productions and events, providing on-site guidance, troubleshooting, and technical expertise; assists with event breakdown
• Affords assistance to the Box Office staff, which may include temporary employees and community volunteers; may approve timesheets for temporary employees
• Affords assistance to the Manager for the Center of the Arts with scheduling venue rentals for theatrical productions; leads tours for rentals and groups; communicates with College employees and community members regarding venue availability and event requirements
• Completes post-event assessment of staffing, space and equipment use; provides Manager for the Center of the Arts with venue settlements for billing
• Ensures adherence to theater safety protocols for producers, performers, and patrons; enforces occupancy codes and fire lane observance; ensures clear pathways; makes safety announcements
• Conducts annual testing and inspections for compliance with local and national safety mandates
• Identifies venue and equipment maintenance and repair needs; coordinates and/or performs repairs, replacements, and requests; inventories equipment; evaluates equipment condition before and after each rental and performance
• Communicates with M&S Dispatch regarding air conditioning and cleaning requirements

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Theater or a closely related field of study and
• Up to one year of related theatrical technology experience or An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above
• Preferred One to three years of related experience with theatrical production
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance principles and practices
• Knowledge of internal and external customer service principles and practices
• Knowledge of project management principles
• Knowledge of skilled trades expertise required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position
• Skills in effective communication (both written and oral)
• Skills in positive, productive and flexible customer service
• Skills in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships

Physical Requirements

• Environment: Work is performed primarily in a non-traditional work environment with staff contact and frequent interruptions.
• Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an non-traditional work setting; to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally position self to perform duties; to move, transport, and/or position objects of moderate (up to 50 pounds) amounts of weight; to operate various equipment required to perform job; may be required to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to effectively communicate to exchange information.
• May be exposed to various hazardous conditions such as tight spaces, high places, electrical current, etc.
• Vision: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hearing: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.