Stage Technician 2

About the role

The Meany Center for the Performing Arts has an outstanding opportunity for a Lead Stage Technician (Stage Technician 2) to join their team. Reporting to the Technical Director, the Studio Theatre Lead Stage Technician (Stage Technician 2) is responsible for supporting the productions and events held in the Studio Theatre at the Meany Center for the Performing Arts. The position is the primary technician for this space and the production point-person for UW academic partners on stage, including the School of Drama, the School of Music, the Department of Dance and DXARTS. The scope of the work that the Studio Theatre Lead Stage Technician performs is broad and ranges from system maintenance, performance prep, load-in / focus, rehearsals, performances, and general administration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead on-site technician during all Studio Theatre performances.
• Act as the liaison between academic partners and artists and Meany Center as a venue, including Front of House and other venue departments.
• Support academic department production managers in the guidance and backstage leadership of their student crews during technical rehearsals and performances.
• Work with other department production teams to facilitate show related needs and ensure smooth and safe operation of all technical systems.
• With Meany Center Technical Director, confirm and manage performance schedules and expectations.

Requirements

• Minimum two years of experience working as a Stage Technician 1 in a performing arts facility, or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience must include show prep run of show experience, and leading stage crews.
• Experience operating, maintaining and repairing stage and shop equipment, and systems.
• Must have knowledge of typical theatrical systems including lighting and sound.
• Must have knowledge in some or all areas of theatrical stage management, rigging, video recording, video projection, and stage carpentry.
• Current certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED required once hired.
• Ability to work on evenings and weekends during event runs and with changing weekly schedules based on event timings.

Qualifications

• To be considered for this opportunity, your application must demonstrate that you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Additional Stage Assistance

• Absorb stage activity as a crew member for the Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater.

About the team

Meany Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Washington, Seattle, is one of the region’s premier performing arts presenting organizations and, together with its university and community partners, Meany Center fosters innovative performances that advance public engagement, cultural exchange, creative research and learning through the arts. Meany Center provides opportunities for diverse artists, community, students and faculty to connect in the discovery and exploration of the boundless power of the arts to create positive change in the world. Located in the heart of the UW Campus, Meany Hall serves as the primary performance space for the University’s academic programs in Dance, Music, Digital Arts and Experimental Media, Drama and for the Meany Center Visiting Artist Program. Meany Center operates 2 theaters in Meany Hall. The Studio Theatre is a 235-seat black box theater that annually hosts over 140 days of activity, including approximately 50 performances with performing artists primarily from the UW community. The Kathryn Alvord Gerlich Theater is a 1,200-seat theater that is also programmed and managed by the Meany Center for the Performing Arts.

Compensation, Benefits & Position Details

• Pay Range Minimum: $53,148.00 annual
• Pay Range Maximum $71,448.00 annual
• Benefits Other Compensation: For information about benefits for this position, visit here.
• Shift Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)
• Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position
• FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) 100.00%
• Union/Bargaining Unit SEIU Local 925
• Nonsupervisory