University of Colorado Boulder
CSF Associate Technical Director
University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80301
Requisition Number:
60018
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
Employment Type:
Temporary Staff
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
05-Jan-2025
Date Posted:
21-Oct-2024
Job Summary The Colorado Shakespeare Festival, located on the campus of the University of Colorado Boulder, encourages applications for the Associate Technical Director position for the 2025 CSF Season! This position will support the success of the Colorado Shakespeare Festival as a key member of the scenic department, collaborating with the Technical Director on builds, changeovers, and maintenance through the season. Detailed responsibilities for this position are available in the "Key Responsibilities" section below.
The 2025 CSF season begins in May 2025 and responsibilities for this position will continue through August 2025. The ATD will potentially have remote work in March / April 2025 depending on need and availability.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Work in collaboration with the CSF Technical Director on two-show repertory season as well as one original practices production with two performances including scene shop operations, planning, build, load-in, repertory changeovers, and maintenance of scenery / props throughout the season.
Create scenic shop drawings under the guidance of the CSF Technical Director.
Consult with the CSF Technical Director on supervising build, installation, rigging, and strike of sets, safety training and oversight, and the maintenance of shop and its equipment.
Direct and instruct production crew and interns on theatrical skills and best practices.
Perform skilled carpentry work using a variety of materials related to the construction of theatrical scenery as needed.
Lead changeovers and run crew, and perform routine maintenance to shows running in rep.
Supervise strike and load-out at the completion of the season.
Monitor team safety, morale, and quality control and communicate regularly with the CSF Production Manager to strategize solutions and ensure that build operations are properly resourced.
Adhere to the policies set forth in the CSF Standard Access and Locking Procedures.
Assist as needed across departmental lines as designated by the CSF Production Manager.
This position reports directly to the Technical Director.
What You Should Know
This is a temporary position.
Please include at least 3 references with their contact information on your resume.
Physical Demands:
Perform a variety of physical tasks including but not limited to climbing, stooping, pushing, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and pulling.
Work at height in locations including but not limited to catwalks, grids, ladders, and genies.
Perform a variety of physical tasks while wearing safety equipment including body harness, hardhat, and safety glasses.
Push, pull, lift, and move up to 50 lbs. at times on a repetitive basis.
Use of manual dexterity in the operation of tools.
Working Conditions and Environment:
Working in a variety of environments including but not limited to construction shops, stages, trap rooms, catwalks and grids, warehouses, exposed loading docks, and outdoors.
Working environment may be dirty, noisy, in low light, in high humidity, or in a tight and cramped space.
Will be exposed, at times, to potentially hazardous materials and equipment.
Will regularly be required to wear PPE during work activities.
What We Can Offer The hourly rate for this position is $19.00 to $21.00 per hour.
Benefits Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.
What We Require
At least one year of related experience demonstrating the required skill sets is required for all positions. Appropriate education will substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
A valid driver’s license is required for these positions.
What You Will Need
A commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace environment.
Strong collaboration, communication, and technical skills related to the required skill set of the position.
The ability to maintain high quality / standards and a safe and supportive work environment while working on tight timelines.
Artistic sensibility and sensitivity.
What We Would Like You to Have
Instructing / mentoring experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in stage carpentry, welding, rigging, set electrics, and safety.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and / or Vectorworks to support the production of clear working drawings for shop staff.
Special Instructions To apply, please submit the following materials:
A current resume.
A cover letter that specifically identifies the positions for which you are applying and that tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of those positions.
Please apply by
1/5/2025 , for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information Posting Contact Name:
Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email:
Recruiting@colorado.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr
60018
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
Employment Type:
Temporary Staff
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
05-Jan-2025
Date Posted:
21-Oct-2024
Job Summary The Colorado Shakespeare Festival, located on the campus of the University of Colorado Boulder, encourages applications for the Associate Technical Director position for the 2025 CSF Season! This position will support the success of the Colorado Shakespeare Festival as a key member of the scenic department, collaborating with the Technical Director on builds, changeovers, and maintenance through the season. Detailed responsibilities for this position are available in the "Key Responsibilities" section below.
The 2025 CSF season begins in May 2025 and responsibilities for this position will continue through August 2025. The ATD will potentially have remote work in March / April 2025 depending on need and availability.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Work in collaboration with the CSF Technical Director on two-show repertory season as well as one original practices production with two performances including scene shop operations, planning, build, load-in, repertory changeovers, and maintenance of scenery / props throughout the season.
Create scenic shop drawings under the guidance of the CSF Technical Director.
Consult with the CSF Technical Director on supervising build, installation, rigging, and strike of sets, safety training and oversight, and the maintenance of shop and its equipment.
Direct and instruct production crew and interns on theatrical skills and best practices.
Perform skilled carpentry work using a variety of materials related to the construction of theatrical scenery as needed.
Lead changeovers and run crew, and perform routine maintenance to shows running in rep.
Supervise strike and load-out at the completion of the season.
Monitor team safety, morale, and quality control and communicate regularly with the CSF Production Manager to strategize solutions and ensure that build operations are properly resourced.
Adhere to the policies set forth in the CSF Standard Access and Locking Procedures.
Assist as needed across departmental lines as designated by the CSF Production Manager.
This position reports directly to the Technical Director.
What You Should Know
This is a temporary position.
Please include at least 3 references with their contact information on your resume.
Physical Demands:
Perform a variety of physical tasks including but not limited to climbing, stooping, pushing, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and pulling.
Work at height in locations including but not limited to catwalks, grids, ladders, and genies.
Perform a variety of physical tasks while wearing safety equipment including body harness, hardhat, and safety glasses.
Push, pull, lift, and move up to 50 lbs. at times on a repetitive basis.
Use of manual dexterity in the operation of tools.
Working Conditions and Environment:
Working in a variety of environments including but not limited to construction shops, stages, trap rooms, catwalks and grids, warehouses, exposed loading docks, and outdoors.
Working environment may be dirty, noisy, in low light, in high humidity, or in a tight and cramped space.
Will be exposed, at times, to potentially hazardous materials and equipment.
Will regularly be required to wear PPE during work activities.
What We Can Offer The hourly rate for this position is $19.00 to $21.00 per hour.
Benefits Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.
What We Require
At least one year of related experience demonstrating the required skill sets is required for all positions. Appropriate education will substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
A valid driver’s license is required for these positions.
What You Will Need
A commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace environment.
Strong collaboration, communication, and technical skills related to the required skill set of the position.
The ability to maintain high quality / standards and a safe and supportive work environment while working on tight timelines.
Artistic sensibility and sensitivity.
What We Would Like You to Have
Instructing / mentoring experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in stage carpentry, welding, rigging, set electrics, and safety.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and / or Vectorworks to support the production of clear working drawings for shop staff.
Special Instructions To apply, please submit the following materials:
A current resume.
A cover letter that specifically identifies the positions for which you are applying and that tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of those positions.
Please apply by
1/5/2025 , for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information Posting Contact Name:
Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email:
Recruiting@colorado.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr