Assistant Flyman

Woodruff Arts Ctr 14th St; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

The Woodruff Arts Center is seeking a Stage Technician to safely operate the counterweight fly system during rehearsals, performances, and load-ins/load-outs. You will assist with installing scenery, drapery, and lighting, while supporting orchestral and hall events across Symphony Hall.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of stage crew experience, comfort with heights, and strong knowledge of rigging principles and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-year stage crew experience preferred.
• Ability to work at heights and with loading bridges.
• Comfortable working in a live venue with production schedules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Operate the counterweight fly system during rehearsals and performances.
• Balance, load, and unload counterweight arbor systems and perform line set inspections.
• Assist with installation and removal of stage drapery, screens, and scenery.
• Support orchestra shell and stage changeovers; participate in load-ins and strikes.
• Lead stagehands on equipment operation and assist with stage setup and restoration.
• Maintain stage systems and equipment, and keep maintenance records.

Skills

Stage crew experience

Rigging principles

Safety procedures

Problem solving

Tools

Power tools

House sound equipment

Lighting equipment

Video equipment

Job description

Woodruff Arts Center employees play an integral role in creating and supporting great art and education initiatives at the nation’s third largest arts center. Comprised of three Art Partners—Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and High Museum of Art—there’s a role for everyone at The Woodruff.

Reports To:

Stage Manager, ASO Classical

FLSA:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Employment Status:

Regular/Full time

Employment Status:

Regular/Full time

Work Schedule:

• Work hours vary per day, each week, based on production events. This position requires flexibility; nights, weekends, and holidays will be required as needed.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fly Rail Operations: Safely operate the counterweight fly system during rehearsals, performances, load-ins, and load-outs.
• Balance, load, and unload counterweight arbor systems in accordance with industry safety standards. Perform line set inspections before use and report any operational concerns.
• Assist with installation and removal of stage drapery, projection screens, acoustic elements, lighting equipment, and scenic components.
• Support orchestra shell and stage changeovers as required. Participate in concert and event load-ins, strikes, and venue conversions.
• Operate and/or troubleshoot all stage equipment. Lead stagehands on how to operate these systems as needed. Assist with stage setup and restoration for Atlanta Symphony Orchestra rehearsals and performances.
• Serve as stage technician for ASHL, ASO and non-ASO events in Symphony Hall, as well as select services outside of Symphony Hall, including park concerts, runouts, and tours. Consistently maintain stage systems and equipment and keep up-to-date maintenance records. This position focuses primarily on ASHL events, supplemented with ASO performances.
• Prepare and execute the placement and movement of equipment for orchestra rehearsals and concerts, as well as for hall rentals and non-orchestral events, including spaces within and outside of Symphony Hall. Perform work for load-outs, load-ins, and set-ups for services in Symphony Hall, as well as tours, run-outs, and performances outside Symphony Hall. Execute equipment setup in Front of House and support spaces as needed. Perform routine maintenance as needed
• Attend meetings as needed. Prepare information required for meetings and follow up on items as needed.
• Perform other duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform their essential duty. The listed requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge: Requires thorough knowledge of concert production and stagecraft, including Knowledge of theatrical rigging principles and safe loading practices. An operation of hand tools, current sound, video, and lighting equipment, as well as an understanding of personal computers using Microsoft Office and Outlook applications is required.
• Experience: Minimum 3-year stage crew experience preferred.
• Ability to work comfortably at heights – experience with loading bridges and previous experience operating theatrical counterweight fly systems.
• Appropriate dress is required for work during performances and events.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that enhances collaboration with musicians, guest artists, co-workers, supervisors, customers, and vendors.
• Conduct oneself in a manner always befitting a representative of the Woodruff Arts Center.
• Ability to perform diverse duties requires an extensive knowledge of concert production and stagecraft.
• Ability to be a “problem solver” and “planner”, taking initiative and doing whatever is necessary to make things work.
• Ability to use basic power and hand tools.
• Ability to operate house sound, lighting, and video equipment.
• Ability to work and meet deadlines in an environment with frequent distractions.
• Must be proficient at using Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel.

Language Skills:

• Ability to write correspondence and reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely with clients, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and employees, in person, through email, and on the telephone.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Some standing, walking, bending, frequent use of hands, stooping, and light lifting (at least 75 pounds) is needed.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Comfortable with heights.