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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation · 5 hours ago

Senior AV Technician - Kimball Theatre

Williamsburg, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational institution that operates one of the largest museum complexes in the world. The Senior AV Technician manages the setup, operation, maintenance, and modification of sound, lighting, rigging, projection, and related technical systems for various events at the Kimball Theatre.

Museums and Historical SitesNon ProfitTour Operator

Responsibilities

Meets with clients and touring productions to provide necessary consultations to clarify needs and determine technical equipment, support personnel, and timetables necessary to stage the event in accordance with the Kimball Theatre master schedule

Operates and performs day-to-day equipment maintenance on all technical systems and house equipment including computerized lighting systems, sound systems, control devices, projection systems, mechanical rigging, and related controls used for film, video, and live performances

Designs and engineers all major system modifications including writing technical specifications for long-range system modifications and purchases, making recommendations for award of bids and new systems for facility improvement and economy

Schedules and arranges for supplemental equipment and contracted labor as approved by the Executive Director of Performing Arts & Signature Events

Participates in the preparation of the annual operating budget by specifying supplies and equipment to be purchased and estimating costs

Maintains all of the facilities of the Kimball Theatre, including coordinating and scheduling building maintenance and repair. Oversee the maintenance of all inventory related to staging and production

Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide seamless, quality customer service

Operates a 48-channel digital audio console, a 32-channel analog monitor console, and a theatrical lighting console

Qualification

Theatrical lighting systemsAudio systems operationSound amplifying equipmentTheatrical staging experienceDigital audio consoleLighting console programmingComputer-aided design (CAD)Customer service skillsOralFlexibility to work irregular scheduleWritten communication

Required

High school diploma and four years of relevant experience OR A relevant bachelor's degree or an associate degree with two years of related experience

2-3 years of experience directly related to the position that includes experience with theatrical and concert lighting systems (profile, Fresnel, par, etc.) and intelligent (color scroller, mirror head, strobe, moving heads, etc.) lighting fixtures

Experience with modern stage operations conducted in public assembly facilities designed for multipurpose uses

Experience with lighting, audio, and cinema equipment systems operation, repair, and maintenance to ensure they function properly within normal tolerances

Experience with sound amplifying and related equipment

Experience with theatrical staging including but not limited to experience with a hemp line rigging system, scenery, stage props, effects machinery, and production logistics

Experience with public facilities operations and maintenance

Strong working knowledge of complex concert audio systems including best mixing practices on both digital and analog audio consoles, power amplifiers, digital signal processors (DSP), stage set-up, and microphone techniques for concerts and theatres

Proficiency with audio signal processors (gates, compressors, and multi-effects units.)

Ability to program lighting consoles and fixtures using DMC protocol

Ability to set up a complete on-stage monitor (fold back) system including split outputs to the front-of-house console, outboard graphic equalizers, crossovers, amplifiers, and monitor speakers

Comprehensive understanding of theatre and cinema operations

Familiarity with system capabilities, limitations, safety protocol, maintenance, and occupational hazards

Knowledge of fire code precautions for event productions

Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) programs for facility setup

Demonstrated customer service skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Flexibility to work a seven-day operation with an irregular schedule

Frequently (2-hrs. per shift): stand; walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; reach with hands and arms

Constantly (5-hrs. per shift): use hands/fingers, handle or feel; talk or hear

Occasionally (up to 2 hours per shift): exert or lift up to 20 pounds without assistance and up to 50 pounds with assistance