Theatre Facilities Manager

Company: Grayson College
Location: Denison
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Responsible for all areas of technical direction and facilities management in collaboration with the Director of Theatre. This position leads technical operations including costumes, scenes, lighting, sound, properties; it also serves as a facilities manager to scheduled productions and events and to coordinate performance space leasing as appropriate. 

The salary range for this position is $34,670.15 to $39,004.00/annually.

• 25%   Designs, drafts, builds, and maintains sets and props for theater productions on schedule and within budget.
• 20%   Works with the Director of Theatre in production scheduling and budget allocation for the drama department; attends all production meetings and tech rehearsals.  Assists in recruitment for the theatre program.
• 10%   Supervises students in areas of lighting, sound, special effects, scenic construction, carpentry, scenic painting, prop construction, installation, safety, and security as appropriate.
• 10%   Coordinates bookings, schedules, and supervises student workers.
• 10%   Prepares, sets up, operates, and strikes for all events that occur within Cruce Stark Auditorium.
• 10%   Maintains an environment in venues and shops that complies with all local, state, and federal safety rules and regulations. Remains current on best practice standards in relation to technical theatre production and performance.
• 10%   Purchases supplies, maintains inventories and cost control.
• 5%     Performs other duties as assigned.

Performance  Measurements:

1. Demonstrates the Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust.
2. Demonstrates leadership skills; fosters a positive and professional working environment.
3. Creates and maintains effective relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
4. Functions as a team member in the Department of Arts & Humanities in the development and implementation of processes to accomplish the goals and philosophy of the division and the college.
5. Promotes the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
6. Represents Grayson College in a positive manner in the community and actively promotes Grayson College programs.
7. Serves as a positive role model for students.
8. Complies with all state and federal laws regarding higher education. Complies with and enforces college policies.

This job description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.

• This position requires an Associates degree with four years of full-time professional experience or a Bachelor's Degree in Drama/Theatre.
• A minimum of two years of production management experience and/or stage management experience in a theater or academic setting is required. 
• A minimum of four years of experience in the operation and maintenance of stage lighting and sound equipment is required.
• Experience in community/college collaboration that supports student learning is preferred. 
• Experience in a higher education or professional setting working collaboratively to produce quality theater productions is preferred.
• Summer theater camp experience is preferred.    
• Candidates should have a solid technical theatre background in scenic and property construction, rigging, scenic painting, lighting, and sound.
• Should have proficient knowledge of record keeping procedures and safety precautions as represented in OSHA specifications.
• Should have proficient knowledge in computer applications including but not limited to Vectorworks, AutoCAD.
• Should have excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Normal courtesy and tact is required in this position. 
• Candidates should be able to maintain a friendly, safe, and supportive work environment.
• The work requires moderate physical exertion such as long periods of standing, repetitively lifting lightweight objects with frequent bending or stooping, recurring lifting of moderately heavy items.
• Candidates must have the ability to lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and objects weighing more than 50 pounds with assistance.
• Candidates must have the ability to ascend/descend ladders and work at heights from ladders more than 12 feet from the ground for an extended period of time.

Please submit unofficial transcripts or e-copies for each institution of higher education attended with your application (If selected, official transcripts from each degree-granting institution will be required upon date of hire).  Be sure to include three professional references with your application.  This position is considered a security sensitive position and will require a criminal background check.

GRAYSON COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, GENDER, AGE, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LAW.

The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact the human resources office at 903-463-8770 or gcjobs@grayson.edu.

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