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NEOGOV · 4 weeks ago

Assistant Theater Technical Coordinator

CA 92084, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$54K/yr - $66K/yr

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is a company that supports the City of Vista in organizing cultural arts events. The Assistant Theater Technical Coordinator will assist in organizing technical requirements for high-profile productions, maintain theatrical and video equipment, and oversee stage crew operations.

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Responsibilities

Assists in training, hiring, supervising, and evaluating stage crew for all events

Assists throughout production process and supervise seasonal staff including: audio, lighting, special effects, video, planning and implementing rigging, hair & make-up, and scenic elements

Attend technical and dress rehearsals for the performances/events

Create, modify and/or interpret various technical drawings

Ensures compliance with all safety requirements needed for hanging units, flats, special effects, including running automated rigging, sound and lighting equipment

Assist in creating and distributing schedules for all productions

Assists in overseeing the load-in, assembly, and rigging of scenery for incoming shows

Keeps abreast of rental contracts for scenery, trucking, and hiring of crews to load and unload sets, costumes and properties

Maintain production inventories and asset tracking

Assists in coordinating the technical needs of outside rental groups

Performs other related technical duties as assigned

Qualification

Technical TheatreStage ManagementLightingSoundRigging TechniquesElectrical CircuitryComputerized Lighting BoardsSupervisionSafety PracticesCarpentry TechniquesEffective Communication

Required

Any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position

Some college course completion in Technical Theatre

Three years of technical theatre experience

Knowledge of technical theatre and stage management techniques, including lighting and sound plots, scenic design and floor plans

Knowledge of working drawings, carpentry techniques for theatre, and rigging techniques

Knowledge of electrical circuitry and wiring

Knowledge of current computerized lighting boards and digital sound boards/equipment, comparable to those used in Moonlight's stage house

Knowledge of computers

Knowledge of safety rules and practices pertaining to backstage professional theatrical work

Knowledge of general principles of supervision

Ability to organize technical load-ins and rigging for the theatres

Ability to work within production deadlines (for rental events and Moonlight Stage Productions)

Ability to train, schedule, and supervise a large staff of stage, lighting and sound crew members

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with rental clients and also with artistic, technical and stage management personnel contacted in the course of work

Preferred

Technical Director or Assistant Technical Director experience is desired

Benefits

85 Hrs. - 1-5 years of continuous service

125 Hrs. - 6-10 years

160 Hrs. - 11-15 years

180 Hrs. - 16-20 years

200 Hrs. - 20+ years

Full time employees receive 96 hours per year.

Full time employees working the 9/80 flex schedule receive 99 hours of holiday leave per fiscal year to cover scheduled holidays as wells as one floating holiday

Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance programs. A portion of the employee's and dependent's premiums are paid by the City.

The City offers comprehensive wellness programming to its employees including onsite wellness facilities and onsite wellness sessions.

The City's Tuition Reimbursement Plan can assist employees in paying the cost of books and tuition for pre-approved classes which relate to their job.

Depending on eligibility, based on CalPERS criteria, new employees will be provided the 3% @ 60 Plan or newly established 2% @ 62 Plan. Employees currently contribute the entire employee contribution amount of 8%.

The City does not participate in Social Security, but employees must be enrolled in the Medicare portion.