Event Rigging Jobs in Wabash, IN (NOW HIRING)

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of Havens Auditorium, including management, design, setup, lighting design, lighting setup, sound design, sound system operation, stage access, making sure all production stay within safety guidelines.
• Manages contracts, billing, parking, building facilities.
• Works with students and other departments when special production needs are requested.
• Responsible for equipment acquisition and usage, safety of the patrons, public access to areas, emergency situation control, handicapped access and after event issues dealing with safety and security.
• Acts as general support where needed within the Auditorium and Physical Facilities offices.

General Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees the load-in and load-out process as well as the accurate installation of all stage scenery, equipment, rigging, and stage machinery for the theater as well as other staged performances and events.
• Ensures that all scenery is installed according to engineering and construction intent. Assists with running all rehearsals and performances. Manages and is responsible for all storage facilities containing production inventory.
• Coordinates with other members of the production to ensure that all production needs are being met in the final phases of preparing the scenery for performance on the main stage.
• Interacts with other department and representatives in planning and execution of other non-theater campus events.
• Supervises directing and managing hourly and temporary staff and overseeing guest technical personnel. Develops and implements training and safety programs used by all crew members. Makes process improvement suggestions.

Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required

• Bachelor's degree

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in technical theater field

WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred

• Some experience in related field

SKILLS
Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Drafting, purchasing, theatrical rigging techniques, construction, and advanced shop math.
• Advanced computer skills and Auto-CAD.
• Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, motorized, and computerized stage mechanics.

Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position one's self in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Kokomo, Indiana
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .
Job Classification
Career Level: Core
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Educational Resources & Tech
Job Family: Performing Arts
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