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Theater Technician – Temporary

Theater Technician – Temporary

CompanyBabson College
LocationNeedham, MA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypePart-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelMid Level

Requirements

  • 2 years of professional theatrical production experience in the arts and entertainment industry.
  • Demonstrated understanding and proficiency of current theatrical production standards and their safe execution.
  • Comfortable working with various genres in the performing arts: theater, music, dance, film, mixed media, talking head presentations on the arts, readings, etc.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a wide range of programming.
  • Ability to adapt and work collaboratively with others.
  • Excellent oral, interpersonal communication, and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively and inclusively with diverse constituencies in an academic setting where arts-related activities are not the focus of study.
  • Possess a calm and approachable manner with and a proactive and self-motivated spirit.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and restore the venue for events
  • Operate and supervise the safe and efficient use of the facility and its specialized theatrical equipment
  • Depending on qualifications and needs of a particular event, provide lighting or sound design support and provide general production advice for execution of the event
  • Perform and oversee limited set construction, painting, rigging, and other theatrical craft activities as needed
  • Organize, manage, work with, and train students with a wide variety of backgrounds in a hands-on learning environment
  • Maintain Babson College and Sorenson Center for the Arts policies and procedures
  • Timely response to scheduling outreach

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience working in a college/university environment with students preferred.