Florida State University · 12 hours ago
Technical Production Assistant (Part-Time, OPS) (Sarasota, FL)
Sarasota, FL
Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$20/hr - $25/hr
3+ years expFlorida State University is seeking a Technical Production Assistant for the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, Florida. The role involves providing technical and production assistance for various performances and screenings, collaborating with the Production Manager and other staff to ensure smooth operations during events.
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Responsibilities
Technical and production assistance for Art of Performance and On Screen productions; work with Production Manager to assist as production crew during load in, technical and dress rehearsals and performances/film screenings; assist artists/designers as much as possible on implementation of design; act as liaison between Production Manager and guest artists and rental productions to troubleshoot; communicate as needed with Box Office and Front of House for Historic Asolo Theater; act as production staff for evening and weekend productions in collaboration with Production Manager and Art Performance staff; and assist with development of annual production calendar
Executes set build, load in and technical requirements as determined by Production Manager
Reads and interprets lighting plot and other drawings in association with the Production Manager
Runs light board for dress rehearsal and performances
Runs preshow check to make sure all equipment is working prior to performances and film screenings, troubleshooting as needed
Works with IATSE electric crew
Maintains and repairs conventional fixtures, scrollers and moving lights
Operates of film projection system for testing and movie screenings
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Three years of professional theatre experience
Ability to lift and carry 60 pounds, climb ladders, and work at heights
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Technical Theater and two years of professional experience
Knowledge of fundamentals of electricity and general computer operation
Basic programming knowledge of ETC GIO lighting console
Company
Florida State University
Florida State University is an American public space-grant and sea-grant research uivnersity.
5001-10000 employees
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$108.2MKey Investors
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2024-02-23Grant· $6M
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Jeff Latimer
Associate Director of Information Technology
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