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Theater Technician (West Side YMCA)

Theater Technician (West Side YMCA)

YMCA of Greater New York

New York, NY

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

YMCA Of Greater New York rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

307th of 690 rated non-profit organizations

Job description

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers - to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.
To help fulfill our mission, we cultivatea culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact.Through our talented staff and "LEAP" career framework (Leadership, Empowerment,Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approachthat fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.
The West Side YMCA is seeking a reliable and organized Theater Technician, with a flexible, "can-do" attitude and a familiarity with all aspects of theater and film production, and stage management for part-time, occasional employment as needed by organization. Candidate must be able to work with a creative team, assist director and stage manager, oversee strike and load in, help construct sets/set pieces, run technical rehearsals, light or sound boards, and oversee all technical operations in the theater.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee load-in and strike for rentals and in-house performances. 
  • Facilitate production meetings with potential vendors and clients.
  • Provide recommendations for theater safety and functionality.
  • Ensure theater remains in pristine condition and safety codes are observed.
  • Undertake small set builds and oversee sets being put up for productions.
  • Troubleshoot as needed during the run of shows.
  • Maintain inventory of equipment and notify supervisor of purchasing needs.
  • Upkeep and cleaning of equipment and theater spaces.
  • Must be able to run basic sound and/or lights.
  • Must have a knowledge of the following: automated lights, sound board, microphones, lavalieres, projection, and various other sound equipment. Light boards, hanging and focusing lights, operating house dimming equipment, cutting, and placing gels, various other lighting needs and responsibilities. Q-Lab. Carpentry, painting, and various other set construction skills. Should be able to work with scenic designers in the drafting, execution and building of sets.
  • Experience working with outside vendors regarding rentals.
  • Assist as Run Crew for in-house and rentals and needed.
  • Ability to work with buildings & properties staff and building security.


Desired Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Theater Tech or Production or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum of two (2) years in the professional theater experience as a technician.


Benefits:
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staffmembers, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership,and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual's employmentstatus (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hoursscheduled to work. Click here for more information.
How to Apply:
If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your resume and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.
If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone. 

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