Pacific Repertory Theatre, in Carmel, California, is looking for a Associate Technical Director to oversee theatrical lighting, sound and video operations at the newly renovated Golden Bough Playhouse in Carmel, home of Pacific Repertory Theatre, the regions only year-round professional theatre company.
Job Summary:
Production Planning –
1. Work closely with Artistic and Technical Directors to coordinate all production elements.
2. Determine materials, personnel, and other technical needs for each production. Coordinate design and build schedule and deadlines.
3. Coordinate the hire of external vendors as necessary to complete each production.
4. Create and manage production calendar.
5. Organize and attend production meetings with director and designers (scenic, lighting, costumes, props, sound when needed, wigs and makeup) and other production personnel; follow up throughout the design/build process.
Production Management:
1. Source and manage outside personnel to fill non-UW positions (electricians, carpenters, light board and follow spot operator, sound crew, professional stagehands, etc).
2. Source and purchase/rent building materials. Manage purchasing for production needs (including props, furniture and costumes) using purchase orders and purchasing card, working within provided budget.
3. Attend technical rehearsals; troubleshoot technical issues.
4. Oversee technical operations of all performances.
Supervision:
1. Supervise stagehands, and outside production personnel.
2. Provide clear direction to contracted labor to ensure timeliness of work, proper procedures and cost efficiency.
Miscellaneous:
1. Maintain all systems and equipment, ensuring adequate inventory for the program's needs.
2. Provide advice on the technical requirements, budgets, and equipment needs.
3. Maintain and enforce current best practices related to operations policies and health and safety standards for performance spaces.
4. Work within provided budgets and keep accurate records of production-related expenses.
5. Lighting/Sound/AV designs, as needed.
6. Lighting/Sound/AV operation, as needed.
Additional Responsibilities:
Directs the set up and maintenance of Lighting, Sound and AV technical and operational equipment for theater performances to ensure high quality theater productions and organizational sustainability. Provides technical instruction, develops and implements safety policy, and may develop program budgets, and/or train and supervise stage crews (professional and/or students).
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for PacRep. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. PacRep fulfills this public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as performers, technicians, designers, and staff serve PacRep and the world.
Education:
Required
H.S. Diploma
Qualifications:
Required:
1. Prior experience in technical operations of theatrical productions.
2. Strong technical skills and robust experience in lighting, sound and AV applications in live theatre.
2. Current technical theater knowledge and experience in the operation and maintenance of theatrical lighting systems, and sound and video/data projection equipment.
3. Experience in production lighting, sound/AV design, implementation, budgeting, and scheduling.
4. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
5. Knowledge of procedural best practices and all health and safety regulations as they apply to theatres.
6. Experience in the use of electric and hand tools.
Preferred:
1. Knowledge of and experience working with QLab software.
2. Master Electrician skills desirable.
3. Experience with both Windows and Macintosh operating systems, and software applications for spreadsheets, word processing, scheduling and billing.
4. Ability to oversee and work alongside professional and student employees from diverse backgrounds.
5. Ability to work cooperatively in the PacRep theatrical community, connecting and sharing resources with colleagues from other local producing organizations.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated theatre work location.
Salary:
Range $44,000 – $48,000
Depending on Qualifications
The typical starting salary for this position is $44,000 depending on qualifications and experience. The salary will be paid out over 12 months. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as sick leave; paid vacation time; and health and retirement benefits.
Additional Information:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.
How to Apply:
Email to Stephen Moorer, Executive Director, Pacific Repertory Theatre, at [email protected]
To apply, please upload a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter and resume should address your qualifications as they pertain to this position.
For questions on the position, contact: Stephen Moorer, Executive Director, Pacific Repertory Theatre, at [email protected] or at 831-238-0941.
Be one of the first to work in the new and improved Golden Bough Playhouse! Or take in the view at the Outdoor Forest Theater. Be part of the magic of live theatre!