Asst Technical Director (#TS9212)

Under supervision this temporary seasonal position  is responsible for certain technical aspects of theatrical production an  works closely with the Technical Director, Artistic Director and other Theater Arts Project staff and participants to stage a full-scale theatrical production.

Participates in the planning and organizing of technical aspects of the theatrical production.  Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

·   Provide technical  supervision and guidance to participants. 

·   Assist the Technical Director in selection of participants. 

·   Ensure compliance with  the production schedule. 

·   Ensure compliance with safety regulations. 

·   Administer daily lesson plans. 

·   Supervise and evaluate program participants. 

·   Provide technical input to other TAP staff. 

·   Complete program paperwork. 

·   Counsels participants on work-related issues. 

·   Other duties as assigned.

License:  Possession of a valid California Drivers License.

Education:  Completion of 60 semester units in Theatre Arts or related field. 

OR

Experience:  Six months of experience working as a stage hand, technical assistant, or an artistic capacity in a stage or theatrical production.  

OR

Experience:  Six months of experience working in construction preferably in a theatrical setting.

Blueprints, safe and proper use of construction materials and tools, daily lesson plan implementation, production schedule implementation, supervision and leadership, and child labor laws.

Read, write and understand English; supervise approximately 20-30 youth; provide clear and concise direction to participants and staff; learn and interpret basic program rules, regulations and procedures; follow oral and written direction; complete program paperwork including participant evaluations, and timesheets; work approximately 35 hours per week during summer months.

Mobility-Frequent standing for long periods; frequent walking; occasional pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, crawling; occasional driving; occasional climbing ladders;  Lifting-Frequent lifting of 5 to 30 lbs.; occasional lifting of 30 to 70 lbs.;  Visual-Frequent overall vision, color perception, eye/hand coordination, depth perception, reading and close-up work and peripheral vision; Dexterity-Frequent holding, reaching, grasping; occasional repetitive motion and writing; Hearing/Talking-Constant hearing normal speech; frequent hearing and talking on telephone/radio; constant talking in person; occasional talking over public address; Emotional/Psychological-Constant public contact, frequent decision making, occasional heights, occasional hazardous materials; occasional concentration, occasional working alone, occasional working weekends/nights; occasional overtime; Environmental Conditions-Occasional noise, dirt, dust, smoke, outdoor cold, heat, and rain.