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Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture · 3 months ago

Technical Supervisor / Assistant Technical Director

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$50K/yr - $55K/yr

The Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting fine arts and cultural programming. They are seeking a Technical Supervisor who will work closely with the Technical Director to manage the technical aspects of events and productions, overseeing operations, event programming, and equipment maintenance.

Performing Arts

Responsibilities

Work with the Technical Director to create production schedules and coordinate event logistics

Collaborate with clients and production teams to assess technical requirements and create production schedules

Supervise technical crews during events and ensure adherence to safety protocols

Act on rehearsal and main stage event days as any Tier 1 role (including but not limited to: venue supervisor, audio supervisor, lighting supervisor, deck manager, or videographer), and a capability to fill in as other department heads

Work as lead A/V technician at all lecture, conference, and related events

Design for ACTC events as available and needed

Stage management for ACTC events as available and needed

Collaborate with the Technical Director to plan and execute stage setups for a variety of events

Coordinate and oversee deck head work, ensuring all technical elements are in place for each production

Manage the logistics of stage changes, set movements, and other technical aspects during events

Assist in the setup, operation, and maintenance of technical equipment, including lighting, sound, and rigging

Collaborate with the Technical Director to address technical challenges and implement solutions

Supervise and lead a team of technicians, including lighting, sound, and video engineers, set builders, riggers, stagehands, and any other entertainment-skilled worker in the building

Coordinate staffing needs and assign responsibilities for each event

Build a working atmosphere desired by outside technicians and maintain a positive image for the Athenaeum

Maintain servant-leadership on and off the stage

Serve as the main point of contact for clients on the day of events, ensuring their technical needs and expectations are met

Provide excellent customer service and address client concerns or requests promptly

Collaborate with clients to understand their specific staging requirements and preferences

Attend final production meetings prior to all rental events for introduction to client and event details

Maintain detailed records of equipment inventory, maintenance, and repairs

Maintain Asset Tiger and google documents

Assist in creating both pre-event and post-event technical documentation for each event

Assist in updating and creating Vectorwork files for all venues and events

Assist in creating lighting, audio, or rigging designs for performances

Maintain post show reports in Momentus

Assist in approvals and logs of timesheets for technical roster

Assist in hiring of new technical roster staff

Train and mentor junior technical staff and new roster members

Maintain tech roster grading, training and development program

Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in technical theatre

Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and guidelines created by the Technical Director

Comply with all relevant laws and regulations pertaining to technical operations

Assist in ensuring all equipment meets safety and compliance standards

Proactively ensure operations or running smoothly

This position should work 80% of performances, rehearsals, load ins, load outs, etc. as a department lead as part of salary

Qualification

Technical theatre experienceStage managementTechnical equipment operationIndustry-standard software knowledgeOrganizational skillsClient interaction skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving abilityAttention to detail