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Missouri University of Science and Technology · 3 days ago

PART-TIME ASSISTANT TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR #00053411

Rolla, MO

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$22/hr - $25/hr

3+ years exp

Missouri University of Science and Technology is seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Technical Supervisor to join their production team at Leach Theatre. This part-time role involves supervising student crew members, coordinating technical setups, and serving as a primary contact for event organizers during performances and events.

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Responsibilities

Supervise Student Crew: Provide guidance, leadership, and on-site supervision for student technicians during setup, performance, and strike/restore calls

Event Support & Liaison: Act as a primary technical contact in addition to the Technical Operations Manager for event organizers and visiting production staff on the day of events

Assist Technical Operations Manager in ensuring all technical needs are understood and implemented accurately

Setup & Rehearsal Oversight: Lead and supervise setup calls, rehearsals, and performances including teaching skills such as lighting, audio, staging, and rigging to student crew

Crew Scheduling & Shift Management: Assist Technical Operations Manager in creating, managing, and adjusting crew schedules to ensure adequate staffing for events and operations

Track hours and coordinate with administrative staff as needed

Technical Operations: Assist with general maintenance and troubleshooting of theatre systems, including lighting, audio, video, fly systems, and other production equipment

Utilize EMS (Event Management Software): Use EMS daily to create estimates for events, develop crew schedules, and send invoices to clients and event organizers

Ensure all EMS functions are used efficiently to streamline operations

Previous EMS experience is helpful but not required

Qualification

Technical theatre experienceAudio engineeringLighting systemsStage managementFly systemsEMS experienceSupervising techniciansCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsLeadership skills

Required

Minimum 3 years of experience in technical theatre or live event production. This experience can include professional full-time and part-time work, as well as college experience in an academic theatre setting. College degree is not required

Proficiency in 2 or more technical disciplines including: Audio engineering (live mixing, mic setup, playback systems), Lighting systems (hang, focus, programming, patching), Stage management (calling shows, cueing), Fly systems (counterweight rigging, safety protocols)

EMS (Event Management Software) experience, with the ability to create estimates, schedules, and invoices

Experience supervising and mentoring student or entry-level technicians

Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills

Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, based on event schedules

Comfortable working independently and making decisions in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Experience in theatrical and various other event environments, not limited to academic theatre settings

Strong Audio Skills in live mixing and troubleshooting issues, experienced in traditional Stage Management roles or proven experience managing live events, proficient with lighting hang, focus, and programming of ETC lighting consoles, standard rigging /fly rail practices