Advanced Theatre Technician

University of New Hampshire; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Keene State College is seeking Redfern Advanced Technical Assistants to support theatre events at the Redfern Arts Center. You will work with students and staff to set up performing spaces and manage technical operations during events.

Requires a high school diploma and about 2 years of experience in technical theatre or a related field. This is adjunct hourly staff, on-site in Keene NH, with a pay rate of about $30 per hour.

Qualifications

• Independent and self-managed work style.
• Experience operating theatre equipment or managing space for events.
• Ability to make decisions about space and safety during events.

Responsibilities

• Complete needed technical setups of the performing spaces per events specifications.
• Set up of supplemental spaces as needed (e.g. extra dressing rooms, storage spaces for equipment, etc.).
• Supervise student crew including training on theatre equipment and its operation.
• Run the technical side of events in the Redfern Arts Center.
• Help Maintain the Redfern theatrical equipment.

Skills

Independent

Time management

Decision making

Theatre equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Redfern Advanced Technical Assistants report to the Theatre Operations Manager. The assistants support the Redfern Events, including Rental Clients, the Music Department, and the Theatre and Dance Department. The assistants need to be very independent, and task orientated. They will be given tasks to perform and need to self-manage their time, they also need to adapt to the changing needs of the events. The assistants must be able to make decisions about the space, the equipment needed and if it is safe and feasible to perform a requested action They will be working directly with KSC Students both as supplemental instruction and as a supervisor.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Complete needed technical setups of the performing spaces per events specifications.

• Set up of supplemental spaces as needed (i.e. extra dressing rooms, storage spaces for equipment, etc.).

• Supervise student crew including training on theatre equipment and its operation.

• Run the technical side of events in the Redfern Arts Center.

• Help Maintain the Redfern theatrical equipment.

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 2 years of experience in technical theatre or related field.

Compensation Pay Range:

$30/hour

Keene State College is located in the scenic Monadnock region of Southwest New Hampshire and is an affiliate of the University System of New Hampshire. Located approximately 2 hours from Boston or Hartford CT, and 4 hours from New York City, the region contains many opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, and a strong sense of community. To learn more about Keene State College, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, please visit: https://www.keene.edu, https://www.usnh.edu/ or https://www.ci.keene.nh.us.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location:

Keene

Salary Grade:

Adjunct Hourly Staff 00