LEAD PROJECTION TECHNICIANexpired
David Geffen School of Drama at Yale/Yale Repertory Theatre
United States, Connecticut, New Haven
Posted on: June 17, 2024
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Description:
DESCRIPTION
David Geffen School of Drama at Yale/Yale Repertory Theatre seeks a self-motivated and positive individual to join our staff as Lead Projections Engineer. As projections for live entertainment is a highly reactive and evolving field, the most important attributes in a team member are as follows: patience, willingness to learn new skills and technologies, and the ability to systematically identify and troubleshoot technical issues. Desire to work alongside graduate students, simultaneously learning from them and teaching new skills is a must.
Some responsibilities include:
Participates in load-in, notes sessions, technical rehearsals, and strike of productions.
Substitutes for projection programmer or operator as needed.
Serves as camera operator and editor for archival filming of productions.
Serves as the Projection Engineer for productions, outside organizations or special events using the theatre’s venues as assigned.
Supervises appropriate students and staff.
Attends appropriate meetings.
Oversees and participates in the maintenance and repair of projection department facilities, tools, and equipment.
Works occasional nights, weekends, and holidays
This position reports to the YRT/DGSD Projections Supervisor. Compliance with Yale University and Yale Repertory Theatre COVID-19 policies is required. Details can be found at https://covid19.yale.edu/
Rate is $30.29/hour, overtime-eligible after 37.5 hours per week. This is a recurring, seasonal position from approximately mid-August through mid-May. Preferred start date of August 13, 2024, or as soon as possible after.
Equity Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging: We believe in the transformative power of art to promote wonder, empathy, and understanding in the world. In pursuit of this vision, we resolve to foster and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all members of our community can thrive in life and art. This vision requires an ongoing commitment to assess our organizational culture on a regular basis and ensure that our practices and operations are explicitly anti-racist. Through rigorous interrogation of our personal and professional practices, we commit to dismantling the barriers to the creation, learning, and celebration of the communal practice of making live theater. A detailed history of Yale Repertory Theatre’s work and commitments to anti-racism can be found at https://yalerep.org/equity-diversity-inclusion/our-commitments
University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Application review will begin June 24th, 2024. https://tinyurl.com/ybas5bj9 or search “Careers at Yale”, then select Search Jobs (external) with keyword Drama.
DURATION
Aug 13, 2024 - May 15, 2025
SALARY
$30.29 – $30.29 per hour
UNION
Yale University - Local 34
Application Deadline:
Aug. 17, 2024
Job Duration:
One-time engagement
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United States,
Connecticut,
New Haven
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United Kingdom, London West Midlands
