Sound and Stage Supervisor

The Sound and Stage Supervisor is responsible for the efficient and effective provision of technical elements including lighting sound rigging and installation of concerts visiting artists and campus events in KFAC (2000-seat roadhouse) and Albert Taylor Theatre (270-seat proscenium). The Sound and Stage Supervisor will also collaborate with technical staff for touring artists and facility rentals. Reporting directly to the Production Manager the Sound and Stage Supervisor will manage the inventory usage maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment in both venues as well as oversee student crews during crew calls.

This position facilitates the events that occur in KFAC and AT by implementing appropriate lighting/audio design and audio mixing engineering for 1 School of Theatre and Dance musical 4 Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra concerts Vespers (annual choral/symphonic Christmas concert) 3 Percussion Ensemble concerts 3-4 Symphonic Wind Ensemble concerts and 5-6 additional student ensemble performances music workshops festivals and recruiting events. KFAC and AT host 4-5 university events (Commencement Convocation etc.) contract visiting artists and groups for the Kirkland Series (3-4 events annually) and the Albert Taylor Series (3-4 events annually)

This position will also teach two 3-credit sound courses for the School of Theatre and Dance one in the fall semester and one in the spring semester.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

1. Establish and facilitate open and frequent communication with all users internal and external of campus venues including KFAC and AT regarding artistic and technical needs and expectations. Provide clear explanations of time requirements facility/equipment capabilities estimated expenses and labor needed to realize the conceptual and operational needs of performances/events. Negotiate alternative options where appropriate.

2. Collaborate with the PM in the development of production/event calendars and scheduling of onsite rehearsals load-ins tech/dress rehearsals performances and strikes.

3. Work within production budgets and complete paperwork necessary to assist with tracking of expenses.

4. Collaborate with the PM to hire/assign duties to student workers/interns and provide documentation necessary for payroll and faculty evaluation of practicum and internship performance.

5. Provide clear expectations and thorough training to all student workers/interns working on stage management and production crews. Manage time to maximize efficiency and supervise work. Oversee work calls as necessary. Conscientiously enforce all rules regulations and safety protocols. Document and address conduct and performance concerns promptly with the student and the PM.

6. Working with the Production Manager and student stage/production managers provide support and supervision at all onsite rehearsals load-ins tech/dress rehearsals performances events and strikes.

7. Advise PM and KFAC Director on contracts and riders for visiting artists and renters in relation to facilities equipment and labor.

8. Provide theatre specs equipment inventory technical drawings tech riders and forms to users and staff as needed. Revise and update as needed.

9. Maintain up-to-date inventory service records and documentation for all technical equipment; arrange/perform preventative maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities; prepare recommendations for capital improvements or purchases for the PM KFAC Director and CFA dean; and maintain good working conditions of all backstage spaces.

10. Teach two 3-credit sound courses for the School of Theatre and Dance one in the fall semester and one in the spring semester.

11. Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Directly supervises student crews. Fulfills supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing hiring and training staff members planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining staff members; and addressing complaints and resolving issues.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to succeed in a result-driven professional organization. Maintaining professional performance demeanor team-approach and focus on results while working under pressure in a dynamic environment. Customer budget quality and delivery conscious mindset. Ability to establish priorities work independently with minimal supervision and facilitate teamwork. Highly organized with the ability to plan execute and multitask to meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.

Minimum Education and/or Experience

Bachelors (Masters preferred) in technical direction lighting/sound or related field.

Practical knowledge and experience with rigging lighting and sound engineering in an academic or professional theatrical setting.

Thorough knowledge and experience in the methods tools and equipment of stage lighting and/or sound systems in medium and small venues including entertainment networking systems ETC EOS Yamaha digital sound consoles and Dante.

Basic skills in trades such as painting plumbing carpentry scenic construction electrical and mechanical repair.

Ability to read and produce technical drawings.

Computer skills in Microsoft Office and discipline-specific software (Dante AutoCAD VectorWorks Lightwright IOS Eos Ti 3 Light Board Yamaha CL5 etc.).

Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills.

Demonstrated ability to lead mentor and motivate college-age students working for wages or credit.