Company

Performing Arts Center

TechnicalAssociate(Part-time,Temp)

$0–0k Fairfield, Connecticut, United States PART TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Technical Associate (Part-time, Temp). Skills: technical theatre production, event coordination, technical support. Assists Technical Director (TD) in coordinating, administering, and supervising assigned events. Assists Technical Director (TD) in maintaining accurate records”

Industry & Context.

Performing Arts Center
Problems you'll solve

excellent trouble shooting skills; excellent problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

Early morning, late evening, and weekend work hours will be required for specific events, Satisfactory background check

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3 years’ experience working in an active Performing Arts Center or Theatrical Roadhouse, working knowledge of video projection systems, working knowledge of lighting consoles, working knowledge of audio consoles, working knowledge of general stage work, working knowledge of Power Point, working knowledge of Vectorworks, working knowledge of QLab, working knowledge of other theatrical/presentation-based software, excellent trouble shooting skills, excellent problem-solving skills, able to communicate clearly and respectfully with clients, guests and co-workers

Nice to Have

Stage Management experience

What You'll Do.

Assists Technical Director (TD) in coordinating

and supervising assigned events

Assists Technical Director (TD) in maintaining accurate records

Prepare and implement technical needs prior to each event

Consulting with TD on event specific needs (lighting

soft goods and audience seating…)

Advising TD on staffing requirements and scheduling

Setting up and running Computers

Audio Consoles and Video Projectors as needed

Coordinate with guest artists

and event staff to ensure successful production of events

Assess level of management needed for each event’s successful run onstage

and fulfill that role as needed during the event

Ensure success of event within existing time restraints by coordinating technical staff and prioritizing the implementation of technical needs as necessary

Coordinate with Front of House staff to open doors

and begin event in a timely manner

Manage and organize technical personnel to facilitate the successful operation of event

Communicate inventory availability and potential conflicts to TD

Develop priorities and monitor workflow

Supervise students and professional theater technicians to prepare

and strike productions

Participate in the professional development of the department

Promote safe and secure working conditions

Become part of technical running crew for any QCA events as needed

Perform other related duties as requested

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Communicate clearly and respectfully with clients, guests and co-workers; Coordinate with guest artists, and event staff; Coordinate with Front of House staff; Manage and organize technical personnel; Supervise students and professional theater technicians; Communicate with supervisor regarding pertinent departmental matters

Communication Scope

communicate clearly and respectfully with clients, guests and co-workers

Process & Methodology

event coordination, event administration, staffing requirement advising, scheduling, production management, inventory management, workflow monitoring, Develop priorities and monitor workflow

Full Job Description

**Job Description:** Primary Work Location: 200 Barlow Road – Quick Center for the Arts Direct Supervisor: Russ Nagy, Technical Director Unusual Work Conditions: Early morning, late evening, and weekend work hours will be required for specific events. Education, Certification, License, and Experience Requirements: EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE: BA in Technical Theatre or 3 years’ experience working in an active Performing Arts Center or Theatrical Roadhouse. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL NEEDED: Must have: -working knowledge of video projection systems, lighting consoles, audio consoles and general stage work. -working knowledge of Power Point, Vectorworks, QLab and other theatrical/presentation-based software. -excellent trouble shooting skills. -excellent problem-solving skills. Must be able to communicate clearly and respectfully with clients, guests and co-workers. Stage Management experience a plus. Essential Functions: * Assists Technical Director (TD) in: * Coordinating, administering, and supervising assigned events * Maintaining accurate records * Prepare and implement technical needs prior to each event, including: * Consulting with TD on event specific needs (lighting, audio, video projection, staging, soft goods and audience seating…) * Advising TD on staffing requirements and scheduling * Setting up and running Computers, Lighting Consoles, Audio Consoles and Video Projectors as needed * Coordinate with guest artists, and event staff to ensure successful production of events, including: * Assess level of management needed for each event’s successful run onstage, and fulfill that role as needed during the event * Ensure success of event within existing time restraints by coordinating technical staff and prioritizing the implementation of technical needs as necessary * Coordinate with Front of House staff to open doors, and begin event in a timely manner * Manage and organize technical personnel to facilitate the successful operation of event * Communicate inventory availa

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