[NEohioPAL] Full-Time Job Opening: Assistant Technical Director at Baldwin Wallace University

[Les Hunter via NEohioPAL]

*Assistant Technical Director *
*Department/Division: *Department of Theatre and Dance/Provost, Baldwin
Wallace University
*Classification:* Technical Specialist (L)
*Status:* Full-time, New, exempt

*Position Summary:*
The Assistant Technical Director of the Department of Theatre and Dance
will act as an assistant to the Technical Director in managing the theatre
production shops, and training and supervising student workers.
Specifically, the ATD will assist in overseeing the sound/audio, lights,
props, construction and installation of scenery and other theatre-related
technology for all University productions, and will also provide technical
support for University public functions and for outside vendor space
rentals.

*Primary Responsibilities: *
-Assist the Technical Director (TD) in daily facility duties and
supervision of student workers (i.e. safety, attendance, instruction,
supervision, timesheets).

-Inventory, manage and run in house sound system and equipment for
University events (i.e., EQLS, Marting Lecture Series, University
Visitation Days, music rentals, guest lecturers).

-Assist with construction of scenery and set up for BW Theatre, Music
Theatre, Opera and Dance productions.

-Work with guest sound artist for advance sound productions (musicals and
concerts), coordinating with rental company, receiving/sending back
equipment, and coordinating requests from guest sound artist as required.

-Set-up and technical supervision for university events and rentals. (i.e.,
EQLS, Marting Lecture Series, University Visitation Days, music rentals,
guest lecturers).

-Assist with lighting hang, focus and maintenance of equipment.

-Train and oversee students running, operating and maintaining sound and
projection equipment.

-Oversee students in transferring design specifications from draftings to
realized projects.

-Assist with maintenance of tools and technical equipment, ordering of
scene shop stock supplies and set construction materials.

- Train students in the proper use of tools and equipment, construction
techniques, lighting, sound and any specialized theatre techniques such as
welding, rigging, etc.

*Qualifications: *
The candidate must have a Bachelor of Arts degree with proven professional
experience in the area of technical theatre, with a strong background in
lighting/sound. Expertise in carpentry skills essential. Knowledgeable in
Vectorworks. Good organizational, customer service, and communications
skills a must. Must possess good technology skills.

*Work Conditions/Physical Requirements:*
Capable of performing duties that require climbing stairs and ladders,
operating genie lifts, bending and twisting, lifting at least 50 pounds and
working safely at heights up to 60’. Work environment involves some
exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety
precautions and wearing safety equipment.

*Compensation: *
A competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes
health and dental insurance, sick leave, vacation, holidays, short-term
disability, 403 (b) retirement plan, life insurance and tuition remission
benefits for employee and family. To learn more about the University’s
benefits package, go to: http://www.bw.edu/resources/hr/

*To Apply: *
The application deadline is November 18, 2016. Send resume, cover letter
and contact information for three professional references in one (1) Word
document or one (1) PDF and submit via the To Apply link on BW’s Employment
and Careers’ web page at https://www.bw.edu/employment
<https://www.bw.edu/employment>

Official college transcripts will be required and background check
conducted on finalists

Complete Listing at:
http://webapps.bw.edu/webapps/hr_apply/descriptions/jobpostingAsstTechDir2017.pdf
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