Technical Operations Coordinator

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Department:

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Work Modality:

Full On Campus Presence

Union:

SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. That means the terms and conditions of your employment are governed by university policy (including the Staff Personnel Policies Manual) and any collective bargaining agreement entered into between American University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division.

Job Description:

Summary:

The Technical Operations Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and implementing construction plans for all technological and logistical aspects of productions for all sets for the performing arts season. Ensures high quality production standards, safety and proper procedures are followed. Trains students in the areas of stage carpentry, stage electrics, painting, properties. Trains and maintains safety in all categories, to ensure students are competent in tasks associates with carrying out productions. Works closely and helps support the instructor for Theatre Practicum, Stage Management, Introduction to Stagecraft, and related independent studies. This position requires excellent communication skills and teamwork under the guidance of the Technical Operations Manager. This position works in close collaboration on production efforts with guest scenic, lighting, property, and sound designers, student stage managers, crew heads, a master carpenter (as available), a master electrician, a properties master (as available), light and sound board operators, scenic carpenters, paint crews, running crews and cast volunteers.

Essential Functions:

• Create and execute build schedules for each DPA production. Assist in the creation of technical rehearsal schedules (for dry tech, cue to cue, dress rehearsals, previews, openings, etc.) for each production to ensure that all technical elements are consistently well organized and set up; organize, hire, and supervise a student work force to perform construction plans and build all sets for productions. Oversee purchase, repair, and maintenance of all tools and equipment for scene shop, stage, and production office; make recommendations about facility and equipment needs to the Technical Operations Manager.

• Assist in the planning and organization of productions. Prepares estimates of building materials and labor with budget oversight of ordering materials and related scene shop supplies, construction of scenery. Troubleshoot and oversee issues during technical rehearsals, to ensure technical aspects of all productions are efficiently carried out. Provide training and supervision for all construction. Ensure compliance with university standards with regard to safety, security, and liability.

• Assist in reviewing all plans from scenic designers. Assist in the coordination, engineering, drafting, and implementing of construction plans for all technical & logistical aspects of scenery for the performing arts season.

• Provide supervision of students enrolled in courses taught by full time faculty members, including Principles of Production I and II, Stage Management Practicum, Independent Study courses, related aspects of scenery, lighting, and properties courses to provide students with a safe clean learning environment.

• Support facility rentals in concert with the Technical Operations Manager throughout the academic year and summer season. Provide consultation on implementation of any technical necessities for outside clients. Work toward minimizing expenses in order to maximize