Technical Supervisor, Theatre

Position Title :

Technical Supervisor, Theatre

Job Description :

POSITION TITLE : Technical Theater Supervisor

STATUS : Full time

DEPARTMENT : Fine Arts

DIVISION : Academic Affairs

CLASSIFICATION : Non-exempt

UNION : TOSSC

REPORTS TO : Department Chair

PLACEMENT : Support Staff, Grade 8

MINIMUM PAY RATE : $49,497.49 annually

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA / EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.

POSITION SUMMARY

Supervises construction and / or acquisition of scenery, properties, costumes, light, sound, and any other technical aspects of theatrical production.

Schedules theatre usage. Performs basic bookkeeping, inventory tracking, and equipment maintenance. Flexible schedule including weekends and evening work hours are required.

Acts as a stage manager and provides technical support for on and off campus user groups, especially Fine Arts Department music and theatrical events, including on weekends and evenings.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinate the construction and / or acquisition of stage sets, properties, stage lighting, costumes and sound requirements for all theatre productions.

2. Organize, coordinate, and schedule theatre usage by on and off campus groups including all fine arts events.

3. Coordinate, supervise, and provide assistance for load in and load out for visiting productions and / or user groups.

4. Design work may be assigned as needed.

5. Provide equipment, lighting, and personnel needs requested by theatre user groups.

6. Works with department chair to request budgets for shows and other needs in theatre area.

7. Budget and coordinate the ordering, upkeep, inventory, and maintenance of all theatre equipment, tools, properties, supplies, and costumes in order to maintain a clean and safe work environment.

8. Coordinate and supervise front of the house personnel including box office personnel, ushers including receipts and depositing of funds.

9. Supervise the safe use of tools, electronic equipment and supplies.

10. Supervise Theatre Assistant, Fine Arts Assistant (during scheduled theatre hours), student employees, full and part-time student volunteers, and community volunteers.

11. Coordinate and / or perform the inventory and maintenance of all theatre equipment, tools, properties, supplies and costumes.

12. Maintain good public relations with theatre user groups, both within the college and in the community.

13. Maintain professional contacts in technical theatre and theatre management. Attend recruitment events on campus and in the community.

14. Participate in achieving departmental and collegiate goals and objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theatre.

2. Two (2) years of experience at the college or professional level.

3. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.

4. Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.

2. Demonstrated multicultural competence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Normal Fine Arts stage and office physical demands.

2. Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

3. Ability to travel between campus locations and to and from community events.

4. Must be able to work safely with and around power tools, on ladders, lifts and with electricity. The work often involves getting dirty or dusty and being around paint fumes.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Duties are performed indoors in the usual Fine Arts environment.

Internal candidates must adhere to the terms of employment regarding length of time in current position as outlined in their union contract.

Full Time / Part Time :

Full time

Union (If Applicable) :

TOSSC

Scheduled Hours :