Theater Technician: Designer/Engineer

The Team

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in at least one department of theater technology, along with an ability/openness to work in other departments as requested.

What You Will Do

• Operate and supervise the safe and efficient use of the facility and its specialized theatrical equipment
• Depending on qualifications and needs of a particular event, provide lighting design, audio engineering, video operation, show calling, or stage management to support and provide general production advice for execution of the event
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
• Liaise with clients, producers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of their event/production
• Perform and oversee limited set construction, painting, rigging, and other theatrical craft activities as needed
• Organize, manage, work with, and train students with a wide variety of backgrounds in a hands-on learning environment
• Lead routine maintenance of theatrical facilities and equipment
• Maintain Babson College and Sorenson Center for the Arts policies and procedures
• Timely response to scheduling outreach
• Supervise stagehands, assistants, and student staff as it pertains to the role held on any given production
• Assume additional responsibilities as required

Education and Skills Required

• 3 years of professional theatrical production experience in the arts and entertainment industry
• Demonstrated understanding and proficiency of current theatrical production standards and their safe execution
• Comfortable working with various genres in the performing arts: theater, music, dance, film, mixed media, talking head presentations on the arts, readings, etc
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a wide range of programming
• Ability to adapt and work collaboratively with others
• Excellent oral, interpersonal communication, and problem solving skills
• Ability to work effectively and inclusively with diverse constituencies in an academic setting where arts-related activities are not the focus of study
• Calm and approachable manner with a proactive and self-motivated spirit
• Ability to create an environment where direct reports have the freedom and security to take initiative; deal with complexities with resilience, resourcefulness, and optimism; and appreciate open mindedness, creativity, and agility in thought and tactics
• Ability to embrace ideas and changes created by all community members
• Ability to work independently to solve problems; look for opportunities to take on responsibility; take thoughtful risks; and effectively act on new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results
• Ability to anticipate and effectively handle change; demonstrate willingness to try new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Google Drive/Docs and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook/Calendar)

How and Where You Will Work

All Babson College faculty and staff authorized to work on campus must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any appropriate boosters. Proof of vaccination upon hire is required or within 21 days of becoming eligible for a booster. Contact Human Resources for medical accommodation or religious exemption requests.