Warren Performing Arts Center Assistant Technical Director (ATD)

JOB TITLE :             Warren Performing Arts Center Assistant Technical Director (ATD)

FLSA CLASSIFICATION :     Non exempt, hourly employee.

WORK DAYS :     This position requires work 5 days per week,  29 hours per week (excluding holidays). Workdays may include weekends, depending on program or operational needs.

STANDARD HOURS PER DAY : Varies with production schedule, average 5-6 hours per day.

WORK YEAR : The work year begins the first weekday in July, and ends the last work day in June.

SALARY SCHEDULE & BENEFITS : The WPAC Assistant Technical Director is an hourly,  part-time employee, and is not eligible for benefits. Hourly rate is $25.00.

REPORTS TO : The Warren Performing Arts Center Technical Director.

SUPERVISES : Student and volunteer crew.

SUMMARY : Under the general supervision of the Technical Director, the Assistant Technical Director (ATD) supports all aspects of technical theatre production for performances and events at the Warren Performing Arts Center (WPAC). This role assists in coordinating technical operations for both internal and external clients, ensuring events are executed safely, efficiently, and to professional standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Supports Warren Performing Arts Center Operations

Collaborates with WPAC staff, members of the performing arts department, MSDWT users, and external clients to ensure equipment needs are met for performances, rehearsals, meetings, and other events. This may include, but is not limited to preparing lighting, audio, and video equipment, risers, concert shell, chairs and music stands, orchestra pit, portable stages, lecterns, etc.

Assists with implementation of set, lighting, sound, video, costume, and props designs for all school productions.

Operates WPAC technical equipment as necessary, when student and / or volunteer crew are unavailable, or are not requested by the user.

Assists with training and supervision of student employees and volunteers.

Aids in instruction of technical theater courses offered by the high school (instructional assistant)

Supports the activities of the Warren Central High School Student Chapter of USITT.

Performs other duties as required.

2. Maintains WPAC Facilities and Equipment to Promote a Safe, Effective Workplace

Assists with inventory, periodic inspection, and preventive maintenance of all equipment under the WPAC’s control.

Assists with inventory and appropriate storage of expendable materials and supplies.

Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the scene shop, backstage, pit, storage areas, control booths, spot bays, etc.

Ensures that established procedures are followed, including safe work practices, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and proper handling and disposal of hazardous substances.

Contributes to the establishment and periodic revision of the WPAC operations manual, technical specifications document, emergency action plan, fire protection plan, and hazard communication program.

Prepares accident reports and damage reports as needed.

Performs other duties as required.

3. Represents WPAC to Internal and External Clients :

Assists users as necessary during load-ins, events / performances, and load-outs.

Supervises load-in, event preparation, running, and load out crews as required.

Ensures proper, safe operation of facilities and equipment.

May act as lighting programmer and / or operator, audio engineer, stage manager, spotlight operator, or fly rail operator as required.

Acts as steward of the building and facilities, ensuring their readiness prior to users’ arrival, and securing all areas used at the conclusion of events.

Performs other duties as required.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.

Performs related duties as directed.

ENTRY-LEVEL REQUIREMENTS :

1.    EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / TRAINING :   High school diploma or GED preferred.

2.    EXPERIENCE : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working familiarity with all areas of technical theatre, including :

Scenery construction and painting, including power tool use;

Lighting hang and focus, cabling, basic electrical wiring, and console use;

Sound reinforcement, basic mixing, recording and editing sound effects;

Basic video projection and presentations;

Counterweight rigging operation;

Costuming, including construction, alteration, and repair;

Makeup and hair / wig styling;

Properties construction;

Stage management

3.  SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Supervision and evaluation of small groups

Effective oral and written communication

Some familiarity with spoken Spanish is beneficial

Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, cloud storage, email, and presentation programs

Must be able to work irregular schedules, including frequent evenings and weekends.

Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize work in an efficient manner

Demonstrated ability to read and understand complex written material, scale drawings / plans

Ability to discuss and resolve problems

Ability to maintain records and logs

Ability to work independently with only general direction

Ability to exercise initiative in recognizing projects and tasks to be addressed

4.    CERTIFICATION & / OR LICENSURE : None required.

4.    OTHER : Ability to perform the essential functions, meet the performance aptitudes, and fulfill the physical / sensory / environmental requirements of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) is required.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES :

Data Utilization : Requires the ability to arrange, compare, count, differentiate, measure, and / or sort data and information. Includes judging whether readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics are similar to or divergent from prescribed standards, procedures or routines.

Human Interaction requires the ability to exchange information to obtain information or clarify details. It is performed within well-established policies, procedures, and standards.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization : Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and / or control the actions of electrically powered custodial equipment, and hand-held supplies and cleaning tools.

Verbal Aptitude : Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude : Requires the ability to perform addition and subtraction.

Functional Reasoning : Requires ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.

Situational Reasoning requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties that are often characterized by frequent change.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to :

Stand, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl

Reach with hands and arms

Grasp firmly with hands

Talk and hear

Climb ladders to 10 feet, climb 75 stairs

Lift and carry 50 lbs. (occasionally move 100+ pounds on carts, dollies, or casters)

Must be able to work to height of 100 ft on railing-protected elevated platforms (catwalks)

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth and color perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high (60 dB prolonged exposure, intermittently rising to 95 dB). Exposures to loud music and power tool noise are frequent.

Frequent exposure to wood and engineered wood products, particulates, sawdust, dust, and other potential allergens.

Frequent exposure to latex and acrylic paint, occasional exposure to spray paint, solvents, and other volatile organic compounds.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.