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Form of workPosition Type:
Administration
Date Posted:
1/4/2024
Location:
Lexington Two Performing Arts Center
Date Available:
2023 - 2024 School Year
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Video: Join our Lexington Two Team
School District Position Description
Position Title: Technical Theatre Manager
Department: Lexington Two Performing Arts Center and Fine Arts Programming
Reports To: Executive Director of L2PAC and Fine Arts Programming
Pay Grade: Group 8 on Administrative Salary Schedule
Prepared By: Stephanie Hucks Date: January 4, 2024
Approved By: Angela Cooper, Ed.D. Date: January 4, 2024
SUMMARY:
Responsible for assisting the executive director in the management/implementation of technical requirements of all auditorium events, managing the technical resources of the facility and the director is responsible for assisting with the organization, administration and evaluation of the K-12 fine arts programing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING SKILLS:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Such requirements would include, but are not limited to: set pieces, rigging counter weights, light and sound equipment, and other performance related equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff. Comfortable working at heights. Able to work quickly and accurately in a complex and fast-moving environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.
Requires a flexible schedule to include long hours, evenings, weekends and holidays based on production schedule and needs.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Administration
Date Posted:
1/4/2024
Location:
Lexington Two Performing Arts Center
Date Available:
2023 - 2024 School Year
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Video: Join our Lexington Two Team
School District Position Description
Position Title: Technical Theatre Manager
Department: Lexington Two Performing Arts Center and Fine Arts Programming
Reports To: Executive Director of L2PAC and Fine Arts Programming
Pay Grade: Group 8 on Administrative Salary Schedule
Prepared By: Stephanie Hucks Date: January 4, 2024
Approved By: Angela Cooper, Ed.D. Date: January 4, 2024
SUMMARY:
Responsible for assisting the executive director in the management/implementation of technical requirements of all auditorium events, managing the technical resources of the facility and the director is responsible for assisting with the organization, administration and evaluation of the K-12 fine arts programing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.
- Serves as the point of contact for the performing arts center in the absence of the executive director.
- Assist maintain safety and efficiency of all auditorium technical facilities: physical plant, stage rigging, scene construction area, lighting, and sound equipment.
- Oversee and enforce safe rigging practices and installation for the entire production department.
- Assist coordinating and supervising student technical crews and assist the executive director with developing a training program to build an ongoing student technical production team. Develop a cohort of students who are trained to meet the demands of Technical Theatre production and work effectively as a team.
- Responsible for managing the annual scenic budgets, developing budget estimates, financial projections and staff planning as needed. This includes long-range planning, research, and pricing for capital improvements.
- Assist coordinating the technical demands of productions (sometimes overlapping), performances and events using the auditorium. Assist with managing the technical aspects of scheduling to ensure all events are scheduled and do not overlap with the other district fine arts events.
- Foster a professional and collegial relationship with all production staff members, district personnel, students, and other stakeholders involved in productions, programs, and events.
- Oversee house staff during performances, run all crews on stage, and direct publicity staff. The director is responsible for maintaining the function of the performance.
- Assist with post-production breakdown and cleanup of all facilities, materials, and equipment within two days of the performance.
- Serve as the scenic designer who coordinates the design, build, tech weeks, and the week of production. Oversee completion of sets and design of lighting, costumes, props, sound, and make changes based on feedback from production directors/producers.
- Attend all L2PAC department and production meetings, tech rehearsals, and preview performances as needed.
- Maintain effective communication with the executive director, designers, stage managers, directors, and department heads to ensure smooth development and installation of the set throughout the rehearsal and performance process.
- Working knowledge of construction and set design, lighting design, stage rigging, audio and sound reinforcement, stage management/or production management, and working knowledge and clear understanding of professional standards of stage safety.
- Assists with coordination of a variety of school year and summer program activities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience in Technical Theatre
- MFA in Technical Direction preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING SKILLS:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Such requirements would include, but are not limited to: set pieces, rigging counter weights, light and sound equipment, and other performance related equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff. Comfortable working at heights. Able to work quickly and accurately in a complex and fast-moving environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.
Requires a flexible schedule to include long hours, evenings, weekends and holidays based on production schedule and needs.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
