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Empire Circus Technical Directorexpired

Empire Circus - Company - United States - StageLync

Posted by:  Empire Circus

Posted on: Oct. 05, 2021
United States United States, New York, Dumbo, Brookyln

Description:

The Technical Director is primarily responsible for supervision and implementation of all production elements (lighting, sound, projections, etc.) of Empire Circus. The Technical Director ensures safe- working practices, provides minimal production management for the use of the theatre spaces by outside groups and facilitates repair and maintenance of the theatre resources and equipment. Key to this is a strong work ethic centered on excellent organizational skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive, collaborative relationships and communications with all artistic parties (director, designers, performers, etc.), as well as administrative staff and producers.

Duties and Responsibilities

-Oversees and implements the company’s technical production elements, including build, maintenance and strike
-Determines the necessary technical supports, such as lighting, sound, staging, and special needs, necessary for events and performances in advance of production dates
-Advises Executive Producer and production team on the technical specifications, costs and usage of technical equipment required for the production and special events
Reads and interpret blueprints, drawings and plots, supplementing design work as needed
-Completes construction of all design elements within the designated time period as determined by the overall production schedule
-Designs, sets up, maintains and operates sound, lighting, stage and other technical equipment and systems
-Ensures smooth operation of the technical aspects of all productions
-Oversees board operation during performances or sets up a system whereby this can be done by colleagues
-Assists with the preparation of and manage technical operation budgets; maintain inventory and order specialized supplies
-Purchases, leases and/or borrows equipment as needed, within specified budgetary limits
-Makes recommendations to production team regarding capital purchases of technical equipment
-Ensures that invoices for payment and/or receipts for disbursement, with respect to authorized expenditures, are promptly submitted being proficient and efficient with all expenditures made within the budget
-Monitors the condition of equipment including lighting, sound, and rigging equipment; arranges for the repair and replacement within budgetary constraints; performs preventive maintenance on equipment
-Maintains current knowledge of all equipment and supervises training on all equipment
-Helps recruit, manage and retain any additional technical staff needed
-Develops, implements and monitors policies to ensure a safe work environment in the back stage and stage areas
-Attends required production meetings
-In conjunction with production team, develops the production calendar detailing all rehearsals, materials acquisition, set build, tech, strike and all other related production tasks
-Oversees management of all load-in materials, and return of borrowed items.
-Develops and maintains relationships with local designers, builders, & colleges with technical training programs
-Provides a technical inventory of all equipment with recommendations for replacement, or refurbishment
-Stays abreast of new technology and software relative to lighting and audio engineering.
-Additional duties as assigned by the production team

Qualifications

​​​​​​​-Ability and knowledge (including familiarity with ADA and OSHA compliance) to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks in a timely manner
-Collaborative attitude
-Heavy-lifting abilities
-Competent, working knowledge of theatrical equipment, design tools and software.

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Application Deadline: Nov. 01, 2021
Job Duration: Open ended
Job/Audition Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technical/Show Support
Job Location: United States,
New York,
Dumbo, Brookyln
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