Lighting and Sound Supervisor

Payroll Title:

Theater Production Specialist 2Job Code:

006144Job Open Date:

07/23/2024Application Review Begins:

08/07/2024; open until filledDepartment Code (Name):

DRAM (DRAMATIC ART/DANCE DEPARTMENT)Percentage of Time:

100%Union Code (Name):

99 (Non-Represented)Employee Class (Appointment Type):

Staff (Career)FLSA Status:

Non-ExemptSalary Grade:

Grade 19Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range:

$28.07 to $29.18/hr.Work Location:

Theater and Dance West 1613AWorking Days and Hours:

M-F; 8am - 5pm, some evenings and weekends requiredBenefits Eligibility:

Full BenefitsType of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable:

In-Person.Special Instructions:

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.Department Marketing Statement:

The Department of Theater and Dance fosters an inclusive, vibrant and stimulating environment that encourages creative self-expression and critical thinking. Undergraduate programs include intensive, conservatory-style training for actors and dancers, as well as general degrees with a focus on Dance, Design, Directing, Playwriting, Theater and Community and Theater and Performance Studies.Benefits of Belonging:

Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards.Brief Summary of Job Duties:

Under general supervision of the Technical Director, the Lighting and Sound Supervisor oversees all lighting, sound, and projections for the department's productions including both theater and dance. Work includes extensive coordination and consultation with faculty and guest lighting, sound, and projection designers to ensure designs are successfully translated, realized, and executed as fully as possible. Creates and oversees build, hang, focus, and labor schedules for each production. Purchases general shop and show specific materials and supplies. Works within budgets for general shop area, labor, and individual productions. Recommends for hire and supervises limited and student employees. Teaches lighting/sound practicum labs and evaluates their work for grading purposes. Assists in training the student Lead Technicians. Maintains lighting, sound, and projection area equipment, inventory, rigging, and theater spaces. Responsible for use of safe practices in rigging, lighting, sound, and projection areas.Required Qualifications:1-3 years of professional work in theatrical/performing arts environment.Associate's Degree or equivalent experience and/or training.1-3 years of demonstrated use and maintenance of theatrical lighting and dimming systems, audio systems and counterweight rigging systems, as well as basic electrical wiring and audio and projection signal wiring.1-3 years of working use of QLab.Basic computer/office skills, email, and word processing and spreadsheet programs.Ability to work independently or with a team.Ability to work effectively while under pressure.Strong time-management and organizational skills.Ability to meet tight deadlines.Preferred Qualifications:1-3 years of knowledge of industry specific software, such as Vectorworks, SFX audio/show control software, Lightwrite, and Off-line editors for lighting desks.Bachelor's Degree in Technical Theater with emphasis in lighting, audio, and/or projection.Mastery level knowledge of technical aspects of a production area such as lighting, sound, video, or projections.Special Conditions of Employment:Some weekends, holidays, and evenings are required.Maintain a valid CA driver's license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program.Satisfactory conviction history background check.UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.Job Functions and Percentages of Time:Lighting Production (40%):

Oversees and manages all lighting needs, which includes installation, hanging and focusing of lighting equipment for 8-9 primary departmental productions including both theater and dance.Student Teaching / Supervision / Communication (20%):

Instructs and supervises lighting/sound practicum labs and evaluates their work for grading purposes.Sound/Projection Production (15%):

Maintains inventory and function of sound and projection equipment in primary venues.Budgeting / Ordering / Purchasing (10%):

Responsible for working within allocated production budgets.Safety / Maintenance / Facilities (10%):

Responsible for compliance of safe work practices in all work within the rigging, lighting, sound, and projection area.Loans / Rentals (5%):

Coordinates the loan/check-out of lighting, sound, and projection items to faculty and students for departmental classroom-related needs as time permits.Policy on Vaccination Programs:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement:

UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.Reasonable Accommodations:

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