• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $70,000 - $74,000

Position Summary

Responsible for leading and completing on time and on budget physical elements for student productions each year: directs a team of student fellows who assemble technical elements for individual thesis productions; maintains clear communication with Columbia production personnel, off-site production personnel, and technical shops regarding assembly of the production elements; assures adherence to master production schedules, deadlines, and production goals as established by the Production Manager.

Responsibilities

In collaboration with Production Management, supervises the development of detailed and correct working plans/drawings for the physical productions based on plans submitted by artistic staff; provides creative solutions to production problems that are within the scope of budgetary, labor and schedule parameters.

Supervises the safe operating procedures of the technical shops in Nash, Lenfest Center, and off-site venues as required by OSHA and other regulatory agencies; assure compliance with AEA policies.

Attends all production meetings to provide effective communication between artistic, production and shop staffs.

Implements safe operating procedures for the technical shops and productions; supervises Theses??? technical and dress rehearsals to ensure that the Program???s operational policies are being implemented. Supervises the process of prop and costume check-out for Program events, including classroom projects.

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
Oversees more than a dozen student service positions. Interviews and trains candidates, manages schedules and work flow, coordinates assignments, and signs off on time sheets.

Evaluates, develops, and organizes technical shop staff to support the goals of the Program???s academic curriculum of public performance and research activities. Sets objectives for staff, establishes work priorities and maintains performance standards. Directly supervises the student production crews for events; directly supervises approximately student support positions and work study crew.

FACILITY MANAGEMENT
Serves as the on-site supervisor of all Nash studio spaces and equipment for the Program???s theatrical facilities; develops and implements storage plans, inventories and safety procedures in the technical shops and theatre facilities. Supervises the maintenance and repair of theatrical support systems. Supervise and maintain tools and equipment for technical shops and theatres.

Coordinates maintenance of Nash classroom and rehearsal spaces. Liaises with Facilities Client Representatives to report building issues, and provides access to spaces for maintenance and repair.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES AS ASSIGNED/REQUESTED

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor???s degree or its equivalent required.
• At least two years??? experience in management of a professional technical shop of a commercial or resident theatre required.
• Demonstrated skill and ability in construction techniques of theatrical scenery, including demonstrated knowledge of material manipulation of metal, wood, and other materials such as foam, fabric, and plastic.
• Experience and training in welding and theatrical rigging preferred. Skill and knowledge in draftsmanship required.
• Attention to detail and capacity to work independently on concurrent projects with frequent interruptions required.
• Ability to assign priorities and complete work on time.
• Skill and experience in the maintenance and repair of theatrical equipment is required.
• Flexible work schedule in terms of hours and location is required.
• Periodic evening and weekend work is required.

A resume and cover letter must be submitted to be considered for the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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