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Assistant Technical Director District, BWHS Performing Arts Center
Reports to:     Director of Visual & Performing Arts
Contract:        Administrative/Classified--230
Position Purpose:  Provides operational support and administrative assistance in the management and oversight of the Arts Center. Performs a variety of managerial and technical duties as assigned by the Director of Visual & Performing Arts (VPA).
Essential Functions: 
The Assistant Technical Director (ATD) performs the operational functions for the Arts Center. This shall include but is not limited to:

• Designing sound/audio, implementation in the facility (amplification, playback, soundboard programming).
• Designing lighting, implementation in the facility (stage and theatrical lighting, lightboard programming).
• Designing theatrical sets, construction implementation in the facility.
• Scene shop organization, care, maintenance (to include construction tools, props, paint/solvent controls and storage).
• Playback of video within the facility (involving Google Slides, PowerPoint, ProPresenter, etc.).
• Set up, break down, storage and maintenance of the acoustical orchestra shell and lift.
• Work with district staff and outside rentals as the event manager in the preparation for productions, concerts and performances.
• Performs duties and other responsibilities as assigned by the Director, and acts in the absence of the Director.
• When the schedule allows, assists in teaching the basics of theatre audio, lighting, and set construction with the guidance of a licensed teacher, in a classroom, on stage, or in the shop area.
• Following all local, state and federal laws and safety protocol.
• Performing any other related duties as required or assigned.

 
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Visual & Performing Arts or other Senior Administrative Team member as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Travel Requirements 
Travels to school district buildings, competitions, and professional meetings as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Mental Ability: 

• Broad knowledge of the field of audio including sound board set-up/use, design, live-show sound production, monitoring, and playback.
• Broad knowledge of the field of theatrical production including set design, construction, and other technical theatre components.
• Acute auditory skills.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.  Acute auditory skills.  Ability to maintain and operate all equipment. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Sound Board
  • Light Board
  • Power tools, basic construction equipment (including a one-person lift)
  • Audio and video recording equipment
  • Acoustical Orchestra Shell
  • Projection Equipment
  • Theatrical Light Fixtures and Rigging

 
Working Conditions

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Frequent interruptions.
• Workload is deadline driven.
• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Frequent contact with parents, community, and/or other district/campus employees.
• Daily attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Equivalent to four years of college or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 
            Although teaching experience is not a requirement for this position, it is a plus.
Experience

• 5 years related experience and/or training
• 2 years related management experience

 
Preferred Degrees, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• A university degree
• A technical theatre degree that encompasses audio, lighting, set design and construction.
• USITT eSET badging/certification or BACKstage certification
• OHSA 10-hour certification
   
  

FLSA Status 
Exempt