Theatre Technical Supervisor

Company: Polk State College
Location: Winter Haven
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description


ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
At Polk State, our amazing faculty and staff create an inspiring workplace. This position reports to the Manager, The Arts and is an excellent opportunity within the College's Corporate & Leadership Development department. We offer a collaborative, creative and culturally diverse work environment. If you want to be supported in your efforts to grow professionally and to be recognized for your contributions, then come work for Polk State.

SOAR, EAGLES!

ABOUT THE POSITION:
This position is to serve as a technical expert including, but not limited to lighting design, master carpentry, and master electrician responsibilities. Performs responsibilities and skilled technical work in support of a large performing arts facility with a high volume of performances, and events, both internal and external. Work is governed by both broad, as well as specific instructions and objectives involving frequently changing conditions, problems, and opportunities
Essential Duties

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• Operates, maintains, and safeguards the technical assets of the theatre, including supervising the use of lighting, sound, communications equipment, and the use and maintenance of stage facilities.
  
• Stays apprised of current safety regulations (OSHA & USITT) and ensures such regulations are adhered to by internal and external facility users.
  
• Monitors the condition of theatre equipment including lighting, sound, and rigging. Arranges for the repair and replacement within budgetary constraints; performs preventive maintenance and coordinates inspections on equipment
  
• Recruits, trains, supervises, and assigns volunteer and/or paid technical staff for individual shows according to role in production and skill set.
  
• Designs, installs, maintains, and operates lighting and sound systems, including but not limited to: theatre, music, dance, and other productions and projects (both external and internal to Polk State College); assists guest designers and artists with technical matters.
  
• Orients facility renters and visiting productions to safety, technical characteristics, and other areas of facility operations; assists the arts program manager with the use of the technical facilities by internal users and others renting the facility.
  
• Consults as needed with internal and external facility users, production managers, and lighting and sound designers about technical specifications, costs and usage of technical equipment required for individual shows, and scenery design. Supervises the implementation of approved technical designs.
  
• Supervise the design and building of scenery for various internal theatrical productions including full production plays and musicals, as well as black box performances.
  
• Supervise and/or assign load-in and load-out of theatrical equipment while ensuring the adherence to safety protocols.
  
• Attends technical rehearsals to supervise the technical aspects of productions.
  
• Supervise the distribution of tools and equipment to be used in theatrical and musical productions at Polk State College.
  
• Assists with the preparation and control of facility and production budgets; maintains inventory and orders specialized supplies.
  
• Researches and makes recommendations to the arts program manager regarding capital purchases of needed technical equipment.
  
• Inspects facility for cleanliness and safe auditorium accessibility and operations to ensure for a world-class experience for patrons
  
  This position is a level C18. Please see starting salary range below.
  Note: This position will have a late spring (May/June 2023) start date.
  
  
  Required Skills
  
  
  
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  • Requires ability to work independently on broader assignments with the responsibility for the planning of work. Makes decisions within accepted standards.
    
  • The ability to establish an effective rapport with supervisor, students, faculty, staff, and community members.
    
  • Good organizational skills, with special attention to detail.
    
  • Good oral and written communications skills.
    
  • Ability to provide on-going feedback to assigned employees regarding specific performance activities.
    
  • General office skills.
    
  • Experience with computers and word processing.
    
  • Good human relations skills
    
  • Ability to maintain confidential information.
    
  • Knowledge of workers' compensation and safety requirements.
    
  • Knowledge of College grievance and discipline procedures and appropriate methods of formulating related documentation.
    
  • Knowledge of applicable College, state, and federal employment regulations pertaining to the hiring, training, compensation, retention, and evaluation of personnel including but not limited to the Federal Wage and Hour Law, 1964 Civil Rights Act and Civil Rights Act of 1991, Americans with Disabilities Act, Immigration Reform Act, and other related laws.
    
    Required Education:
    Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent professional experience.
    
    
    Required Experience
    
    
    Experience in technical theatrical production or construction required.
    PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
    Four years of skilled work experience in technical theatrical production and supervision supplemented by a working knowledge of electrical and construction techniques. An equivalent of training and experience may be substituted.
    
    We offer an excellent employer-paid benefits package including the following: Medical, Dental, Life, Long-Term Disability, Vacation (except faculty), Holiday and Sick Leave, Retirement (if eligible) and college fee waivers. Other employee-paid, voluntary benefits (vision, short-term disability, etc.) are also available.
    
    
    Important Information:
    
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    • Application Requirements: A completed online application consists of:
      
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      • a resume, and
        
      • an electronic job application (all sections completed).
        
        
        
        
        Submissions that do not include all required information will not be considered.
        
        
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        • Background Screening: Reference checks, successful completion of a Level II background check (fingerprinting), and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
          
          
          
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          • Non-Instructional/Staff Transcripts: For career positions, a degree is not required. However, please note that education verification will be completed for all stated degrees, on or before an offer is extended. Submission of official transcripts for all stated degrees, is required as a condition of employment, following receipt of a job offer.
            
            
            
            
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            • Foreign Transcripts: All international degrees must have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." Polk State College requires that all international credential evaluations be conducted by one of the companies affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). More information about NACES affiliates can be obtained at the NACES website.
              
              
              
              
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              • Relocation: Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.
                
                
                
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                • This position will close at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, January 27, 2023.
                  
                  
                  NOTE: We encourage applicants to provide feedback of their experience or request help at Careers@polk.edu.
                  
                  If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with State of Florida agency like Polk State College. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement and the date of your re-employment.
                  
                  As a rule, Polk State College does not provide H1-B visa sponsorship. Exceptions may be made based on the College's need for a candidate with unique skills and expertise and where the College cannot otherwise recruit and hire qualified non-sponsored candidates.
                  
                  
                  Polk State College is a drug-free workplace and participates in E-Verify.
                  
                  
                  Polk State College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution committed to excellence through diversity in education and employment. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to students, employees, and applicants for employment or admission to the College. Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy in its programs, activities, or employment. For questions or concerns, please contact: Lonnie Thompson, Chief Diversity Officer, Title IX Coordinator, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion; 999 Avenue H, NE; Winter Haven, FL 33881; Office: WAD 227; 863.297.1000 Ext. 5378; lthompson@polk.edu
                  
                  Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you feel you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Polk State, please call 863-297-1070 or e-mail Careers@polk.edu and let us know the nature of your request, along with your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will receive a response.
                  
                  
                  
                  
                  Company Location
                  
                  
                  Winter Haven Campus
                  
                  
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                  Hourly
                  
                  
                  Salary
                  
                  
                  19.25 - 22.56 USD
                  
                  

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