TheaterDrama Technical Coordinator

The Duxbury Public Schools is seeking a Theater/Drama Technical Coordinator to oversee the lighting and sound equipment rigging equipment and related systems for the Performing Arts Center (PAC) and the Presentation Hall.

Pay Rate: $25/hour

Schedule/Hours - Varies based on event schedule - includes days evenings and weekend obligations

Job Description

SUMMARY:

• Oversee operate and maintain the technical equipment and systems (lighting audio and related equipment) in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) the Presentation Hall (PH) and all mobile presentation equipment.
• Assist the technology department in the planning and implementing technology upgrades to audio-visual and lighting equipment owned and operated by the school district.
• Operationally support events held at the PAC and PH and remote events held by the school district or school/community partnerships using school facilities.
• Assist the Technology Department in scheduling and overseeing external contractors to maintain or improve school district audiovisual and lighting resources.
• Collaborate with the Facilities Department in maintenance and repair needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND UPGRADE

• Regularly test district audio-visual and lighting equipment and make repairs or replace equipment that has malfunctioned whenever possible.
• Regularly inspect equipment associated with PAC and PH and work with the Facilities Director and Technology department to schedule and facilitate equipment repairs.
• Research and recommend technology upgrades to the school district audio-visual rigging lighting equipment and any supporting equipment for the PAC and PH.
• Provide accurate equipment cots and time estimates for installation and upgrades.

FACILITY USE COORDINATION

• Coordinate and assist parties involved in facility use for audio-visual and lighting needs meeting assistance and post-meeting wrap-up.
• Collaborate with organizations seeking to use space for carpentry rigging lighting and props that will be used in the facilities assigned for productions. This includes coordinating with users to understand their needs and preparing the facilities to handle those needs.
• Plan for and assist with any special audio-visual and lighting equipment needs for parties using school district facilities.
• Supervising and training additional event staff in necessary skills and abilities.

TECHNICAL IMPROVEMENTS

• Remain abreast of industry audio-visual rigging and lighting technology advances and recommend equipment and facility infrastructure upgrades.
• Meet with the Director of Facilities Building Principals and Chief Technology Officer to share facility needs and plan for funding sources and timing of technical improvements to school district audio visual and lighting equipment.
• Coordinate technical improvements with vendors.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in audio visual and lighting functions.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in a technical support role with a proven ability to work independently multi-task and interact with multiple levels within the district.
• Demonstrated experience with computer software (SchoolDude Microsoft Office Google Suite and Excel and specific audiovisual and lighting-related software)

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Strong personal computer skills including ability to use spreadsheets and word documents.
• Strong skills with audiovisual rigging and lighting hardware and software.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Committee policies.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to troubleshoot audio-visual and lighting equipment and other performance-related equipment. These activities would require regular bending to awkward positions working in confined spaces and moving and lifting items of more than 25 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception. The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times especially during performances. The position demands meeting deadlines with severe time constraints.

This position is eligible to participate in the Town of Duxbury Benefit plans that include health insurance (25% employee contribution) dental insurance life insurance short-term disability long-term disability vision insurance pet insurance accident insurance cancer insurance critical illness insurance prescription drug program 529 College Savings plan and an employee assistance program.

Duxbury Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Required Experience:

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