Chautauqua Institution · 1 month ago
Stage Operations Coordinator (Chautauqua Theater Company)/Seasonal Employment
Chautauqua, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$16.50/hr - $18.50/hrChautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit organization that engages in dialogue on significant issues through the arts, education, religion, and recreation. The Stage Operations Coordinator will work with the Production Manager to oversee load-ins, change-overs, and strikes for productions, while maintaining company facilities and managing work orders.
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Responsibilities
Ensures equipment in the theater and shops are functional, maintained, and safe
Supervises crews along with the Production Management team
Assists with the coordination of load-ins and strikes
Serves as a point-of-contact for the off-site build crew
Responsible for attending production meetings, department head meetings, interfacing with designers, attending parts of tech, and monitoring safety
Submits work orders as needed to the Chautauqua Institution Buildings & Grounds crew
Maintains facilities, including the hanging and removal of building signage and marketing materials, organizing the disposal & recycling systems, etc
Other duties as assigned by the Production Manager
Qualification
Required
Experience in stage operations or a related field
Ability to supervise crews and coordinate production activities
Knowledge of safety guidelines and procedures in a theater environment
Strong communication skills for interfacing with designers and attending production meetings
Ability to maintain facilities and manage work orders
Willingness to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Benefits
Chautauqua Theater Company provides a travel stipend.
Employer-provided housing and parking.
Employees will receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass, free of cost, which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater.
$500 referral bonus (less taxes) for active employees referring a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90-days from the first physical date of work.
Company
Chautauqua Institution
Chautauqua Institution is a non-profit organization that renders performing arts, lectures, worship, events &recreational activity services.
Founded in 1874
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amy Gardner, CFRE
Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer
Deborah Sunya Moore
Senior Vice President, Chief Program Officer
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