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Assistant Technical Director, University Theater
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Position Number: 5524700
Location: Hamilton, NY
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Theatre and Dance

Assists the Technical Director with all aspects of University Theatre production operations. Assists in instruction and organization of Stagecraft Laboratory, as well as supervision of student workers. Acts as Lighting Supervisor and Sound Engineer for events in Brehmer Theater. Acts as Lighting Supervisor, when needed for the EEP in Bernstein Hall. Maintains all property, tool, shop, audio-visual and other equipment inventory for the Department of Theater.

PRIMARY

Support the faculty Technical Director (TD) with the execution of technical and logistical requirements for all Department of Theater productions, including one mainstage show each semester (THEA 359), the Spring Dance Concert (THEA 371), Theater for Young Audiences Workshop productions (THEA 257), Senior Thesis projects (THEA 496), and professional productions by touring theater and dance artists.
Support the TD in the organization and delivery of laboratory sessions for THEA 250: Stagecraft, a required course for all theater majors.
Supervise and instruct student workers and students in THEA 250 in the use of all workshop hand and power tools; lead student labor in the construction and installation of scenery.
Supervise and instruct student workers and students in THEA 250 in the use of rigging, electrical, and audio-visual systems in all of the department's performance and instructional spaces to ensure safety and adherence to industry best practices.
Serve as the Lighting Supervisor for all Department of Theater production, planning and implementing the hang, focus, and strike of lighting instruments, as well as the programming of lighting consoles.
Serve as the Sound Engineer for all Department of Theater productions.
At the request of the TD, researches major/minor equipment, and collaborates with the TD to prepare budgetary and labor requests in relation to scenery, properties, lighting, sound, and infrastructure needs for the Department of Theater.
Keep current with new developments in theater technology, as well as health, safety, fire, and other regulations relevant to the operation of Brehmer Theater.
With TD maintains all property, tool, shop, audio-visual, lighting instruments, and other equipment inventory for the Department of Theater.
Ensures with TD proper tracking and inventory control of all equipment loaned to students and faculty.
Source materials and samples as required by the TD, the department faculty, and the design teams for Department of Theater productions.
Support the TD in overseeing the operation of Brehmer Theater for non-departmental programs, including class presentations, student and community productions, and University-sponsored events.
Support the TD in training and supervising student run crews for Department of Theater productions and non-departmental programs in Brehmer Theater.
Other duties as assigned.

SECONDARY( EEP)

Serve as the Lighting Supervisor for the theatrical lighting system in the Experimental Exhibition and Performance Space (EEP).
Plan the hang, focus, and strike of lighting instruments, as well as the programming of lighting consoles, in the EEP, as availability permits.
Train faculty, staff, students, and guest artists to safely and effectively operate the theatrical lighting system in EEP, both to serve research and teaching needs, and to provide redundant support for the operation of the space.
Provide supplementary technical support and expertise for programming in the EEP, including sound engineering, load-in, construction, and installation, as availability permits.
Other duties as assigned.