Chautauqua Institution · 1 month ago
Stage Operations Coordinator (Chautauqua Theater Company)/Seasonal Employment
Chautauqua, New York, United States
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. They are seeking a Stage Operations Coordinator who will work with the Production Manager to oversee load-ins, change-overs, and strikes for productions, maintain facilities, and manage 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 in theater production
Strong communication skills for interfacing with designers and production teams
Ability to maintain facilities and manage work orders
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
Willingness to live on-site during the summer season
Benefits
Chautauqua Theater Company provides a travel stipend.
This position offers 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.
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
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amy Gardner, CFRE
Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer
Deborah Sunya Moore
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