Theatre Technical Coordinator - 61166401

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities is seeking a Theatre Technical Coordinator to oversee lighting, audio, video, and rigging for performances and events. You will coordinate with directors, designers, and staff to implement technical plans and schedules for theatre, dance, music, and film productions.

The role requires installing and operating live livestream video, building and maintaining scenic elements, and leading a crew through setup, runs, and strikes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Production, Technical Theatre, related field, or equal relevant experience in field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with directors, designers, and production staff to interpret production requirements and develop technical plans and assist planning production schedules based on design requirements and available resources, while understanding and adhering to theatre practices, and safety standards.
• Maintain inventory of lighting, audio, video, prop and staging equipment. Read and implement lighting plots, stage plots, and scenic ground plans. Assist Production Manager with purchasing for shows and restocking as needed for performance construction and the scenic shop.
• Work with the Production Manager on scheduling crew calls for technical crew to maintain technical equipment. provide stagehand support for performances and events, and for production construction, setup, and strike. Supervise and lead technical crew during production set up and strike, event and show runs, and maintenance projects.
• Managing the video recording, streaming, uploading and archiving of all South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities events. This requires event scheduling on streaming platform, all equipment acquisition, set up and operation during the event.
• Program and operate consoles (lighting and/or sound). Maintain, operate. and troubleshoot technical equipment including lighting, audio and video the general maintenance needs as well as while performing a technical role during a performance or in preparations for a production as staffing needs require.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Lighting

Audio

Video

Live streaming

Team leadership

Safety standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theatre Production

Tools

ETC lighting consoles

Job description

This is an internal posting; only current employees of the SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities will be considered:

The Theatre Technical Coordinator will work under the direction of the Director of Production and will coordinate the installing and operation of the lighting. props, audio, videol and rigging for theatre, dance, music, film, and more. Construct and assemble staging for theatre and film. Oversee the building, painting, repair of existing scenic elements and props as well as building from scratch, operate livestream video equipment. program and operate lighting console for llve shows and special events, and leading a team to accomplish a complete production.

Responsibilities of the Theatre Technical Coordinator:

• Coordinate with directors, designers, and production staff to interpret production requirements and develop technical plans and assist planning production schedules based on design requirements and available resources, while understanding and adhering to theatre practices, and safety standards.
• Maintain inventory of lighting, audio, video, prop and staging equipment. Read and implement lighting plots, stage plots, and scenic ground plans. Assist Production Manager with purchasing for shows and restocking as needed for performance construction and the scenic shop.
• Work with the Production Manager on scheduling crew calls for technical crew to maintain technical equipment. provide stagehand support for performances and events, and for production construction, setup, and strike. Supervise and lead technical crew during production set up and strike, event and show runs, and maintenance projects.
• Managing the video recording, streaming, uploading and archiving of all South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities events. This requires event scheduling on streaming platform, all equipment acquisition, set up and operation during the event.
• Program and operate consoles (lighting and/or sound). Maintain, operate. and troubleshoot technical equipment including lighting, audio and video the general maintenance needs as well as while performing a technical role during a performance or in preparations for a production as staffing needs require.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Production, Technical Theatre, related field, or equal relevant experience in field.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience in programming and operating consoles (lighting and/or sound).
• Ability to maintain, operate, and troubleshoot technical equipment including lighting, audio, and video.
• Understanding of theatre practices and safety standards.
• Experience in leading a team to accomplish a complete production.
• Ability to work in a physically engaging environment including the ability to lift up to 30 lbs., squat, stand for extended periods, climb ladders, and work at height.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to operate a state vehicle.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and overtime.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ETC lighting consoles and digital and analog audio consoles.
• Proficiency in operating live streaming and video equipment, including cameras, switchers, and streaming software.
• Familiarity with projectors and projection mapping techniques for live theatre productions.
• Experience with set construction and design coordination.

Additional Comments:

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Art & Humanities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.