00001568 - Theater Technical Director

The Spectrum Theater Technical Director/Scene Shop Carpenter at GRCC is a multifaceted position that liaises with faculty, staff, students, and the community.  This position provides support for theater students, theater program, theater production and theater faculty.


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Position Number:
00001568
Employee Group:  Professional, Management and Administration
Schedule: 40 hours/52 weeks
Compensation:
Benefits: Full-time Part-time Limited Benefits
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Responsible for the scenic construction needs for Spectrum Theater shows

  • Oversees the operation of the Spectrum Theater Scene Shop

  • Maintains the Spectrum Theater warehouse

  • Assists and supervises students in the use of hand and power tools and insures appropriate safety procedures are followed

  • Works with scenic designer to create cost/time effective solutions for scenic elements

  • Coordinates removal of all scenic elements and furniture upon completion of production

  • Creates a regular shop schedule for theater students

  • Creates a welcoming and inclusive environment for GRCC students

  • Attends production meetings as needed 

  • Works with all designers to create production schedules to ensure that deadlines are met

  • Estimates construction costs and monitors scenery budget for individual productions

  • Evaluates and proposes purchase of new scene shop and stage equipment

  • Coordinates with the Director of Spectrum Theater and Spectrum Theater Manager in areas of venue scheduling for other campus and community groups

  • Regular attendance during normal scheduled hours is required. Being present is essential for serving customers and performing the essential functions of this position

  • Performs other related duties as assigned


JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Educational Credentials

  • Bachelor’s Degree in theater with an emphasis on technical theater or certification in residential construction

  • National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) preferred

Work Experience

  • Experience with carpentry and welding preferred

Skills

The following competencies are essential and will be evaluated for our candidates through the evidence-based selection process:

Foundational Competencies

  • Responsibility

  • Adaptability

  • Achievement

  • Ingenuity

  • Decisive

  • Teamwork

  • Information Skills

  • Listening 

Occupational Competencies

  • Interacting With Computers 

  • Getting Information 

  • Thinking Creatively 

  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge 

  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates 

  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems 

  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work 

  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events 

  • Communicating with Persons Outside Organization 

  • Scheduling Work and Activities 

  • Processing Information 

  • Documenting/Recording Information 

  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others 

  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Equipment Use/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Demonstrated finish carpentry skills 

  • Ability to create and read construction drawings

  • Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to coordinate numerous simultaneous events

  • Ability to gain a Chauffeur’s license 

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills

  • Commitment to continuous quality improvement

Physical Demands

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Mental Demands

  • Ability to coordinate numerous simultaneous events

  • Ability to complete work effectively and efficiently within deadlines

  • Ability to multi-task in an environment with frequent interruptions in a professional manner

  • Ability to proactively identify problems and utilize excellent judgment to resolve

  • Accesses and utilizes highly confidential information, using awareness of the legal ramifications of actions and excellent judgment

Working Conditions

  • GRCC will comply with any mandated health and safety requirements. Compliance information is available on our policies website