Colgate University

Colgate University Assistant Technical Director, University Theater Requisition Number: 2024S066Posting Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Department: University Theater Wage/Salary Range: $22.50-$27.75 Department Statement: Employing multiple global and cultural perspectives, thehttps://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-theater inspires and transforms students through immersion in the challenging and exhilarating reversals of the creative process. Our curriculum prepares students to thrive in a wide range of future endeavors. As a close-knit group of artists and scholars, we ignite collaborative engagement and experimentation in the classroom through a far-reaching sense of wonder, curiosity, and play. The department serves Colgate and the surrounding communities by creating theater and dance performances that awaken feeling, interrogate assumptions, and sharpen perceptions of an ever-changing world. Students in the Department of Theater learn by doing in the intellectually and physically rigorous environment of studio courses, rehearsals, and public performances. Majoring or minoring in theater fosters students’ ability to read closely, think critically, and communicate clearly. Students of theater are trained to integrate analytical, physical, emotional, and interpersonal intelligence in a way that few other courses of study demand. By making and studying theater at a liberal arts university, Colgate students act out a variety of perspectives on the world, learning to problem solve and self-start through immersion in the challenges of the creative process. Graduates regularly pursue successful careers not only in theater but also in communications, media, business, law, and technology. The Department of Theater produces up to four theater and dance main stage productions each year. All students are welcomed to audition, regardless of concentration or experience. Auditions are held at the beginning of each semester and participation in a department main stage production carries a full course credit. Accountabilities: Assists the Technical Director with all aspects of University Theatre production operations. Assists in instruction and organization of Stagecraft Laboratory, as well as supervision of student workers. Acts as Lighting Supervisor and Sound Engineer for events in Brehmer Theater. Acts as Lighting Supervisor, when needed for the EEP in Bernstein Hall. Maintains all property, tool, shop, audio-visual and other equipment inventory for the Department of Theater. PRIMARY • Support the faculty Technical Director (TD) with the execution of technical and logistical requirements for all Department of Theater productions, including one mainstage show each semester (THEA 359), the Spring Dance Concert (THEA 371), Theater for Young Audiences Workshop productions (THEA 257), Senior Thesis projects (THEA 496), and professional productions by touring theater and dance artists. • Support the TD in the organization and delivery of laboratory sessions for THEA 250: Stagecraft, a required course for all theater majors. • Supervise and instruct student workers and students in THEA 250 in the use of all workshop hand and power tools; lead student labor in the construction and installation of scenery. • Supervise and instruct student workers and students in THEA 250 in the use of rigging, electrical, and audio-visual systems in all of the department’s performance and instructional spaces to ensure safety and adherence to industry best practices. • Serve as the Lighting Supervisor for all Department of Theater production, planning and implementing the hang, focus, and strike of lighting instruments, as well as the programming of lighting consoles. • Serve as the Sound Engineer for all Department of Theater productions. • At the request of the TD, researches major/minor equipment, and collaborates with the TD to prepare budgetary and labor requests in relation to scenery, properties, lighting, sound, and infrastructure needs for the Department of Theater. • Keep current with new developments in theater technology, as well as health, safety, fire, and other regulations relevant to the operation of Brehmer Theater. • With TD maintains all property, tool, shop, audio-visual, lighting instruments, and other equipment inventory for the Department of Theater. • Ensures with TD proper tracking and inventory control of all equipment loaned to students and faculty. • Source materials and samples as required by the TD, the department faculty, and the design teams for Department of Theater productions. • Support the TD in overseeing the operation of Brehmer Theater for non-departmental programs, including class presentations, student and community productions, and University-sponsored events. • Support the TD in training and supervising student run crews for Department of Theater productions and non-departmental programs in Brehmer Theater. • Other duties as assigned. SECONDARY • Serve as the Lighting Supervisor for the theatrical lighting system in the Experimental Exhibition and Performance Space (EEP ). • Plan the hang, focus, and strike of lighting instruments, as well as the programming of lighting consoles, in the EEP , as availability permits. • Train faculty, staff, students, and guest artists to safely and effectively operate the theatrical lighting system in EEP , both to serve research and teaching needs, and to provide redundant support for the operation of the space. • Provide supplementary technical support and expertise for programming in the EEP , including sound engineering, load-in, construction, and installation, as availability permits. • Other duties as assigned. Professional Experience/Qualifications Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Theater or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of technical direction in a professional setting. The successful candidate should be knowledgeable in more than one area of production; have experience working with students and staff of varying skill sets; and be an engaged, dynamic collaborator with faculty and students. Preferred Qualifications Education Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Theater or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of technical direction in a professional setting. A Master of Fine Arts degree in Theater Technology/Design is preferred. Other Information Work Schedule: Weekdays, with occasional nights and weekends. 40 hours/week for 11 months; July 1 – May 31 (month of June off) Job Open Date: 08/08/2024 Job Close Date: 9/20/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to: https://apptrkr.com/5555197 The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws or Executive Orders. CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.