What are the responsibilities and job description for the Theater Production Technician position at Collegiate School?
Collegiate School seeks a Production Technician. The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative team that supports the vibrant Fine Arts, school community and rental clients. This position will significantly contribute to maintaining the operations of the recently renovated Oates Theater and several other venues on the Mooreland Rd. and Robins campuses. This is a full-time, benefited, 12-month position.
Pay starts at $25/hour. Actual rate will be determined based on experience, education, skills and internal equity considerations.
General responsibilities include:
- Provide technical support with lighting, sound, staging, and special needs, necessary for events and performances presented at all campus venues
- Setup and strike of lighting and sound equipment for rental clients, specified school rehearsals, productions and assemblies
- Operate fly rail systems in Oates Theater
- Operate a variety of power tools
- Work with the Hershey Center staff to fulfill daily operation needs
- Assist with house management for specified events
- Assist with ticketing sales
- Perform basic maintenance on lighting instruments, cables & power tools
- Assist in maintaining and organizing the Oates Theater Scene Shop
- Operate basic video camera
- Operate software such as QLab, Wirecast, Adobe Audition, Premiere Pro and Vimeo Video streaming service
- Ability to use Google calendars and apps
Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications and competencies:
- Proficiency in operating theatrical lighting, sound and projection equipment
- Availability to work evenings and weekends
- Bachelor’s degree in technical theater, lighting or sound design, preferred
- Experience using MS office (Power Point, Excel, and Word) preferred
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
- Sensitivity to the developmental stages and well-being of children
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- The ability to lift 75 pounds
- The willingness to climb ladders and work in catwalks
- Experience in and commitment to the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community
Required Competencies:
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate the School’s shared purpose; builds trust among colleagues; is accountable; lives up to commitments.
- Proven cross cultural competency skills demonstrating self awareness, awareness of others and the ability to adopt inclusive perspectives, attitudes and behaviors to drive inclusion and belonging in the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to a servant leadership model focusing on the growth and development of the team to successfully fulfill shared goals.
- Understands the big picture and handles areas of responsibility in a manner consistent with the School’s mission and values. Offers assistance within the office especially during busy times.
- Relates to the Collegiate community including faculty, staff, students, parents and applicants in a cooperative manner.
- Meets deadlines, demonstrates effective use of time and handles multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Understands the need for growth and is receptive to constructive feedback.
- Maintains confidentiality at all times.
It is critical that candidates demonstrate a commitment to the School’s Core Values and Mission
HONOR
Personal integrity and devotion to the truth, which make one trustworthy, forthright, responsible and fair.
LOVE OF LEARNING
A creative spirit that promotes intellectual and personal growth through exploration, inquiry and openness to change.
EXCELLENCE
A sustained commitment to meeting high standards of character, achievement and personal accountability.
RESPECT
Fundamental regard for the dignity and worth of each individual.
COMMUNITY
A commitment to responsive and compassionate citizenship and service on campus, in the local community and in the broader world.
Who we are
Collegiate School is a co-educational, independent day school located in Henrico County, within 20 minutes of downtown Richmond, Virginia, for students in Junior Kindergarten through 12th grade. For more than 100 years, Collegiate has nurtured inquisitive thinkers, responsible citizens, and compassionate leaders. Grounded in the values that have sustained it over the course of more than a century, Collegiate provides its nearly 1,700 students with an engaging academic environment dedicated to preparing them for a globally connected and changing world.
The essence of Collegiate School is the richness of relationships among students, faculty, parents, administrators, and alumni in a dynamic learning community with high personal and academic expectations. This exceptional educational environment enables students to develop their potential for intellectual growth, leadership, and service.
Why Collegiate?
Collegiate School is well-regarded for developing students into citizens who lead, serve and shape the world. We do so with the help of a caring faculty and staff who also have opportunities to lead, serve and shape the world, through the young lives they touch.
Below are just a few examples of some of the great advantages of working at Collegiate:
- Excellent professional development opportunities for faculty and staff
- Collaborative working environment
- A rich employee benefits package (which includes free lunch!)
- Opportunities for growth and leadership
- An environment that fosters creative and innovative instruction
The School is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender (including pregnancy), age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. Employment decisions at the School are based on merit, qualifications and skills.