Northwest Mississippi Community College
Technical Director
Northwest Mississippi Community College, Senatobia, Mississippi, United States, 38668
Northwest Mississippi Community College (NWCC)
is seeking a Technical Director for the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts. This position will be responsible for assisting the venue’s Production Manager in technical production of the theater’s regular programming, rentals, and on-campus events. In addition, the Technical Director will aid in technical production of the college’s second venue, the Fine Arts Auditorium when scheduling permits. The Technical Director will assist in regular maintenance on improvements of all theatrical equipment. They will advance all events for technical lighting, audio, and staging needs in coordination with the Production Manager of the Heindl Center. This position reports to the Director and Production Manager of the Heindl Center. Please submit resume, design portfolio, and three references when applying.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1-3 years of work experience in technical stage operations of a performing arts venue.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in a relevant field (i.e. Technical Theatre Production) preferred.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Event Administration:
Assists in advancing the needs of incoming events/artists.
Assists in the restoration of the stage areas and backstage areas following each event.
Aids in post-show follow-up with backstage staff to assess the outcome of each event/project.
Occasionally serves as the Manager on Duty backstage during event operation days.
Ensures the department meets and/or exceeds the fulfillment of each event’s technical requirements while meeting or coming in under the projected budget.
Resolves technical issues with artist’s staff.
Proactively encourages and/or assists with enhancing the quality of productions to meet venue standards.
Reacts to and solves emergency situations requiring immediate decisions and action.
Venue Management:
Aids in appropriate supervision of all personnel supporting backstage operations.
Aids in the maintenance of all equipment, supplies, and stage-related systems.
Continuously considers and makes recommendations for facility upgrades and backstage equipment replacement.
Administrative:
Meeting attendance & participation as required.
Safety:
Promote a culture of safety in all backstage operations.
Frequently conducts and documents walk-throughs of backstage spaces to ensure a safe working environment.
Ensures all stage equipment is maintained and operated in compliance with applicable laws/regulations.
Works with the Director and Production Manager to develop written emergency plans.
Other:
Special projects and other duties as may be occasionally assigned.
May assist with campus AV projects from time to time.
May assist with Fine Arts Auditorium events from time to time.
Environmental demands:
Variable work shifts including working evenings and weekends.
Long hours standing and/or moving quickly around the multi-story backstage area.
Some exposure to outside elements while supervising artist load-ins.
Occasional exposure to loud working environments caused by stage sound amplification.
Occasional exposure to dim-lighting situations while shows are in progress.
Ability to work in high spaces from ladders and aerial lifts and can lift up to 75lbs.
Additional requirements:
Demonstrated leadership ability in creating and maintaining a safe working environment.
Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing at a professional level.
Demonstrated ability to provide vision and leadership for the venue in improving backstage operations and safety.
Demonstrated knowledge of standard theatrical stage equipment.
Demonstrated knowledge of industry standards in terms of venue services.
Demonstrated ability to supervise and/or train assigned personnel.
Demonstrated ability to operate standard hand tools.
Demonstrated ability to perform minor maintenance and repair of stage and sound equipment.
Willingness to work unusual and varying hours.
Demonstrated ability to deal professionally with faculty, staff, students, and road show personnel.
Demonstrated ability to design basic lighting plots and utilize standard theatrical lighting systems.
Scenic and Lighting Design experience preferred.
Live audio engineering experience preferred.
Demonstrated ability to operate standard office computers and software packages.
APPLICATION:
To apply, please attach and submit the following:
Application at www.northwestms.edu
Resume
Transcripts
Three (3) professional references
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is seeking a Technical Director for the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts. This position will be responsible for assisting the venue’s Production Manager in technical production of the theater’s regular programming, rentals, and on-campus events. In addition, the Technical Director will aid in technical production of the college’s second venue, the Fine Arts Auditorium when scheduling permits. The Technical Director will assist in regular maintenance on improvements of all theatrical equipment. They will advance all events for technical lighting, audio, and staging needs in coordination with the Production Manager of the Heindl Center. This position reports to the Director and Production Manager of the Heindl Center. Please submit resume, design portfolio, and three references when applying.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1-3 years of work experience in technical stage operations of a performing arts venue.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in a relevant field (i.e. Technical Theatre Production) preferred.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Event Administration:
Assists in advancing the needs of incoming events/artists.
Assists in the restoration of the stage areas and backstage areas following each event.
Aids in post-show follow-up with backstage staff to assess the outcome of each event/project.
Occasionally serves as the Manager on Duty backstage during event operation days.
Ensures the department meets and/or exceeds the fulfillment of each event’s technical requirements while meeting or coming in under the projected budget.
Resolves technical issues with artist’s staff.
Proactively encourages and/or assists with enhancing the quality of productions to meet venue standards.
Reacts to and solves emergency situations requiring immediate decisions and action.
Venue Management:
Aids in appropriate supervision of all personnel supporting backstage operations.
Aids in the maintenance of all equipment, supplies, and stage-related systems.
Continuously considers and makes recommendations for facility upgrades and backstage equipment replacement.
Administrative:
Meeting attendance & participation as required.
Safety:
Promote a culture of safety in all backstage operations.
Frequently conducts and documents walk-throughs of backstage spaces to ensure a safe working environment.
Ensures all stage equipment is maintained and operated in compliance with applicable laws/regulations.
Works with the Director and Production Manager to develop written emergency plans.
Other:
Special projects and other duties as may be occasionally assigned.
May assist with campus AV projects from time to time.
May assist with Fine Arts Auditorium events from time to time.
Environmental demands:
Variable work shifts including working evenings and weekends.
Long hours standing and/or moving quickly around the multi-story backstage area.
Some exposure to outside elements while supervising artist load-ins.
Occasional exposure to loud working environments caused by stage sound amplification.
Occasional exposure to dim-lighting situations while shows are in progress.
Ability to work in high spaces from ladders and aerial lifts and can lift up to 75lbs.
Additional requirements:
Demonstrated leadership ability in creating and maintaining a safe working environment.
Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing at a professional level.
Demonstrated ability to provide vision and leadership for the venue in improving backstage operations and safety.
Demonstrated knowledge of standard theatrical stage equipment.
Demonstrated knowledge of industry standards in terms of venue services.
Demonstrated ability to supervise and/or train assigned personnel.
Demonstrated ability to operate standard hand tools.
Demonstrated ability to perform minor maintenance and repair of stage and sound equipment.
Willingness to work unusual and varying hours.
Demonstrated ability to deal professionally with faculty, staff, students, and road show personnel.
Demonstrated ability to design basic lighting plots and utilize standard theatrical lighting systems.
Scenic and Lighting Design experience preferred.
Live audio engineering experience preferred.
Demonstrated ability to operate standard office computers and software packages.
APPLICATION:
To apply, please attach and submit the following:
Application at www.northwestms.edu
Resume
Transcripts
Three (3) professional references
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