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Lorain County Community College · 2 months ago

Full Time Production Manager/Technical Director

1005 N Abbe Road, Elyria, OH, 44035, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Lorain County Community College is dedicated to supporting the Arts & Humanities Division, and they are seeking a Production Manager/Technical Director. This role involves organizing and executing all technical aspects of the division’s production program, providing oversight for curriculum development, and managing production staff and resources.

EducationHigher EducationTraining

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Provides instruction and oversight for the technical theater curriculum and other courses as assigned

Develops and updates curriculum for all technical theater courses

Advises students interested in pursuing a career in any aspect of theater

Supervises both internal and external (professional affiliates) internship participants

Supervises and evaluates theater practicum students involved in technical theater

Provides a diverse experience for each student by assigning them differing assignments each term

Maintains currency of LCCC technical theater program emphasizing in developing technology such as digital media systems

Serves as a resource to other faculty and Dean in non-technical aspects of theater

Provides outreach and community technical support to schools, etc. as requested

Plans, designs, and budgets for all scenery, lighting, projection, sound, and other production elements for all Arts & Humanities Theatre Productions

Supports guest or student designer’s lighting, scenic, sound, and projection designs if used

Coordinates all lighting, sound, projection, and scenic equipment for all major Arts and Humanities Division productions

Plans and implements modifications and improvements to the systems, equipment and support spaces related to the Arts and Humanities Division

Manages multiplex computerized lighting control and dimming systems, digital audio recording, editing and playback systems, analog audio reinforcement mixing systems, and computer-aided drafting and design systems

Maintains an inventory of supplies related to production work and orders specific supplies and equipment as needed within budget

Plans and executes modifications and improvements to the equipment and support spaces related to the Cirigliano Studio Theatre and scene shop

Oversees R25 management for all theatre program activities

Supports other functions as requested such as commencement show directing, search committees, and community outreach activities

Serves as technical director and production manager for all Arts & Humanities Division theatre and music productions

Oversees multiple theater productions including design and construction/execution of sets, lights, and sound

Coordinates and performs ongoing maintenance to the equipment that is unique to the Cirigliano Studio Theater and scene shop

Recognizes and solves theatrical and technical problems

Displays professional level knowledge of theater systems and equipment including the operation and proper, safe use, care and maintenance of the systems and equipment

Knowledge of theater operational guidelines and emergency procedures

Helps prepare and determine expenditures and budgetary requests for supplies, equipment, machinery and maintenance for productions

Assures compliance with accepted safety standards in all division production and support facilities

Supervises part-time costume and scene shop staff positions, and independent contractors employed by the division

Oversees scheduling the Arts and Humanities Division’s theatre and music performance season and communicates production requirements, rehearsal/performance schedules, tech needs, and staffing needs with Stocker Arts Center

Qualification

Technical theater managementProduction design coordinationLightingSound systemsBudget managementCurriculum developmentStaff supervisionCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Organizes, coordinates, and executes all technical/production aspects of the division's production program

Provides indirect supervision of production staff, including costume designer/shop supervisor, scene shop production assistant, students, and other members

Works with the Dean to support curriculum development, specifically technical and other theater courses