Technical Operations Manager Jobs in Apex, NC (NOW HIRING)

General Statement of Duties Performs responsible technical work operating, maintaining, and safeguarding the technical assets of the Centre, including the use of lights, sound, communications equipment, and the use and maintenance of the stage facilities. Distinguishing Features of the Class An employee in this class communicates with agents/artists regarding technical requirements and executes all technical riders. Work includes communicating with facility renters and visiting organizations to execute their technical and room layout needs, as well as assisting with Town sponsored events, meetings, and conferences at the Renaissance Centre.

Work also involves maintaining the Centre's high artistic standards while ensuring that all work is done safely, efficiently, and on time. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Technical Operations Manager and is evaluated through reports and progress on assigned duties ,planning projects, and efforts put forth towards operational excellence. Employee Values: Employees of the Town of Wake Forest are expected to uphold and exhibit the Town's shared employee values of caring, commitment, character, and collaboration.

Essential Functions Duties and Responsibilities Essential Duties and Tasks Operates, maintains and safe guards the technical assets of the theatre, including audio or lighting control board operations. Maintain audio adjustments, related to safe audio levels while providing a professional mix and/or appropriate lighting design for various events. Set up and tear down equipment for events and live performances.

Maintain a general working knowledge of all house equipment including ability to troubleshoot basic audio situations as they arise. Determines the necessary technical support, such as lighting, sound, staging, and special needs, necessary for all events and performances presented at the facility in advance of production dates. Designs, sets up, maintains, and operates lighting and sound systems for theatre, dance, music, and other productions and projects; assists guest designers and arts with technical matters.

Assists the Production Manager with technical advances with Artists. Attends technical week rehearsals, to oversee and assist in the technical aspects of the mounting of theatrical shows. Makes recommendations to the Manager regarding capital purchases of technical equipment and other supplies needed.

Communicates with renters to assist with technical needs and room set up requirements. Directs facility renters and visiting productions to safety, technical characteristics and other areas of facility operations. Assists Centre Specialist with technical and set-up needs for cultural and educational classes in Arts Annex.

Assists with Town sponsored events ,meetings and or conferences at the Renaissance Centre. Trains and operates the technical and video equipment at Town Hall for Board of Commissioner meetings and serves as an assistant Tech for meetings. Maintains flexible work schedule.

Performs related duties as required within the scope of this classification. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Recruitment and Selection Guidelines Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to analyze and identify technical needs and support for various events and performances. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to design lighting and sound systems appropriate to each performance or oversee stage crews and volunteers. Ability to perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of various groups, vendors, co-workers, and others.

Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with technical personnel, performers, agents, fellow employees and the public. Desirable Education and Experience Graduation from High School or three (3) or more years professional Tour and Stage Production experience. Physical Requirements Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of reaching, standing, walking, grasping, fingering, talking, and hearing.

Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and be able to lift, push or pull objects up to 100 pounds using appropriate tools. Must possess the visual acuity to perform visual inspections of audio visual and other technical equipment. Once an offer of employment has been extended, candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation, including NC State Bureau of Investigation fingerprinting.