$44,844 - $55,848 / Annually

Participates and assists in planning and overseeing technical aspects of performing arts events, including researching, evaluating, and assessing technical and staffing performance requirements, supervising staff involved in production events, and in operation, maintenance, and repair of theatrically related equipment. Requires: major course work in technical theater, theatrical design, performing arts production management, technical direction, or related field(s); three years increasingly responsible experience in theatre operations, including one year supervisory or lead worker responsibilities; two year degree in closely related field(s) preferred; ODL by date of hire; must pass driving records check.

APPLY ONLINE: www.eugene-or.gov/jobs

CLOSING DATE: December 01,2008

Complete application materials include City of Eugene Application form Responses to supplemental questions Any additional documentation you would like to include.

Questions? Please contact Human Resources, 777 Pearl Street, Room 101, Eugene OR 97401, (541) 682-5061, or email application.requests@ci.eugene.or.us The City of Eugene values diversity in its work force and is committed to affirmative action.

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Busch Gardens is a great place to work with state-of-the-art live show productions. Begin work as early as March 2009. Audio operators, master electricians, followspot operators, stagehands, riggers, pyro technicians, and dressers with sewing experience are needed.

Applicants must be at least 18. See our website www.talentsearchbgw.com for the interview locations, photos, pay rates and benefits information.

Applicants who are unable to apply in person may fax resume and related letters of recommendation to 757-253-3320 or send email to BGWENTSM-TechResumes@buschgardens.com

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Seeking a highly motivated, experienced individual as part of its production management team for the Filene Center. BFA/MFA with 5 years professional experience preferred. Should have a comprehensive background in technical production including; technical direction, stage management and lighting design.

Experience with IATSE personnel is important. Should possess exceptional communication, supervisory and administrative skills. Attributes of calmness, quick and accurate decision making, flexibility, and maintaining a high standard of artistic integrity essential. A person who is detail oriented and highly organized should apply. Needs to be adept in developing production schedules, maintaining production records, and preparing inventory and deficiency reports. Personal Computer skills are essential. Touring experience is a plus!

Full time position, great benefits. Flexible off-season schedule. For information about how to apply for this position please contact John Gray (703) 255-1888 or EMAIL John_R_Gray@nps.gov

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FGO is seeking a creative, highly motivated individual to serve as Technical Director. FGO is beginning its 68th season and is planning the construction of rehearsal facility located in the brand new administrative building. Applicants must have a thorough working knowledge of all aspects of technical theatre production, organization, and management. Applicants must have good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to oversee safety issues in compliance with all state, federal and union regulations. As well as a working knowledge of AutoCAD and Vectorworks, Excel, and Word, the ability to read and understand technical drawings, maintain a budget, and supervise Large-scale union crews, and 3-5 years professional experience. Previous Opera experience desirable but not required. Possession of valid driver’s license is required.

The position is open immediately; applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position is a full-time, year round, salaried position with benefits. Compensation is commensurate with experience. To apply, send resume and cover letter to: Attn: Vladimir Vukovic, Director of Production, Florida Grand Opera, Doral Center 8390 NW 25th Street Miami, FL 33122, or by e-mail to: vvukovic@fgo.org. For more information about FGO please visit our web site at www.fgo.org

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Assistant /Associate Professor Lighting and Sound Design—Miami University Theatre Department invites applications for tenure-track position. Teach design, technology, introductory theatre, possibly stage management; design; mentor designers; supervise electrics labs; maintain scholarly/creative agenda; provide institutional service.

Required: MFA in lighting or sound design with ability in other by date of appointment. For appointment as associate, significant professional experience. Desired: Membership in USITT, USAA; record of commitment to multicultural issues.

Send vita, three recommendation letters and teaching philosophy to: Department of Theatre, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056. Direct inquiries to Karen Smith at smithkb@muohio.edu.

Application screenings begins December 1, 2008 and will continue until position is filled. Miami University is an EOE/AA employer with smoke-free campuses. Campus Crime and Safety Report – www.muohio.edu/righttoknow. Hard copy upon request.

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Assistant Professor - Scenic Design MFA Scenic Design Program Director; Mentor students; Supervise scenery design, properties, and scene painting; Design three productions. PHD or MFA in Scenic Design, USA membership, college teaching. Commercial/film design a plus.

Tenure-track. For a position description and application details, please visit jobs.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2894 for recruitment assistance. Review begins January 15, 2009. EEO/AA Employer

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Sound Design. Elon University, Department of Performing Arts, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning in August 2009. Requirements: terminal degree; experience teaching design and production in a university setting; extensive experience in sound design for musicals, plays and dance; and secondary design expertise desired. Responsibilities: teach courses in Sound Design, and other Design & Production areas; design sound for musicals, plays, and dance concerts; supervise student productions; foster relationship with newly created music technology program. Applicants must also be willing to teach in Elon’s interdisciplinary program in general studies.

The Performing Arts Department offers pre-professional undergraduate programs with a rising national reputation in Acting, Dance, Music Theatre, Theatre Studies, and Theatrical Design & Production. Elon is a dynamic, private, co-educational, comprehensive institution that is a national model for actively engaging faculty and students in teaching and learning.

Review will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Applications must be received by December 1, 2008 to be assured of consideration. Submit CV, professional design resume, three letters of reference, and graduate transcripts to Search Committee, K. Rippy, 2800 Campus Box, Elon NC 27244.

Elon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body. Candidates from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. For a more detailed description of this position, and to learn more about the department and Elon, please visit
www.elon.edu/e-web/academics/elon_college/performing_arts/
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MFA required; university teaching and designing required; professional set design experience required; TV, film, digital, and/or video design experience preferred; able to design for black box and proscenium theaters.

Teach general Theatre courses (i.e. Introduction to Theatre) and specialized courses (i.e. Designing for the Stage); oversee Practicum, Independent Study, Internships; design and paint sets and props; recruit and oversee design guest artists; summer and intersession design; develop design curriculum; advise students; serve on departmental and university committees; and community outreach.

Send current vita, teaching philosophy statement, documentation of teaching ability, official transcripts, and three current recommendation letters to: Professor Chase Rozelle, Search Chair, Performing Arts Department; Eastern Connecticut State University, 83 Windham Street, Willimantic, CT 06226.

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University of Northern Colorado School of Theatre Arts and Dance (one of the largest undergraduate training programs in the country with 340 majors and 23 faculty/staff) seeks an experienced Theatre Design Generalist for a nine-month renewable term position beginning August 2009.

Responsibilities: The assignment includes the teaching of all levels of design courses as appropriate to the candidate's areas of expertise. Teach 2-4 classes a semester and design 1-3 productions a year.

Required Qualifications: Completed MFA in theatrical design and/or technology. Preferred Qualifications: Professional design and teaching experience at the College/University level. The ability to work with an energetic production program, and a diverse group of students, directors and staff. Experience with CAD programs. The ability to teach stagecraft and/or other technical areas and design in two or more different disciplines. Activity in USITT or similar organization. The ability to teach a variety of classes which could include: lighting technology, makeup design, drafting, stage management, Introduction to Theatre, costume crafts, prop artistry, and/or sound.

Apply online at careers.unco.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50575. A vitae, and the name, address, phone numbers and e-mails of three references should accompany a letter of application addressing qualifications for the position. Do not send portfolios at this time. Review of applications will begin on January 20, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Northern Colorado is an AAEO employer.

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Applicants sought for a tenure track appointment beginning August 2009. Primary responsibilities: teaching lighting across all media (live performance, film, video), sound, introductory theatre courses; advising, designing/supervising lighting for production season; mentoring students/supervising projects. Experience in cinematography/videography desireable.

Qualifications required: MFA or equivalent professional experience. Letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript(s), three current letters of reference to: James S. Hill, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Theatre and Film, The University of Toledo, Mail Stop #611, Toledo, OH 43606-3390. Review of applications begins Dec. 1, 2008, continues until position is filled.

Qualified women/minorities encouraged to apply. The University of Toledo is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Website: www.utoledo.edu.

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GREENSBORO COLLEGE seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor of Costume Design.

Responsibilities include designing costumes or supervising student costume designers; teaching costume design, costume/make-up craft, patterning, rendering, and computer aided design, along with elective theatre courses; and supervising the costume shop. Additional duties include the interviewing and selection of prospective Costume students. The candidate should have significant achievements in the field, strong costume construction/technology background, and college teaching experience. MFA or equivalent required by time of appointment.

Greensboro College is an academically rigorous liberal arts college with a strong traditional core curriculum. The Theatre Program is solely undergraduate. The Department offers, within the Theatre major, a B.A./B.S. degree with concentrations in Acting, Costume, Scenic Design, Theatre Directing and Management, Theatre Education, and Technical Theatre.

Submit electronic letter of application including your perspective on teaching in a liberal arts context, three current references (including e-mail addresses and telephone numbers), a current curriculum vita/resume, a sample electronic portfolio, and graduate transcripts to Dr. George Cheatham, Assistant Dean of the Faculty, Greensboro College: cheathamg@greensborocollege.edu. Microsoft word or pdf formats are encouraged. Please visit our web site at theatre.greensborocollege.edu. Start date: Fall 2009.

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Search reopened for a full-time tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor starting fall, 2009.

Provide leadership for MFA programs in Design and Technology. Teach courses in undergraduate and graduate programs. Ability to teach/mentor in a secondary area of design. Design for the School's main stage season. Designing for the School's professional summer program, Porthouse Theatre, possible.

MFA and professional experience in lighting design, minimum three years college teaching experience, demonstrated strength in effective teaching, mentoring, leadership, collegiality and commitment to collaborative process. Knowledge of CAD and computer visualization programs, experience with intelligent lighting fixtures. The School produces 5 theatre productions and 3 dance concerts per year and is undergoing a complete renovation of facilities. There are 8 full-time D/T faculty and staff including Sound and Lighting Supervisor.

Application deadline: December 1, 2008. Apply online: jobs.kent.edu and attach vitae, letter of application and list of references. Send CD portfolio, official transcripts, and three current letters of recommendation to: Lighting Design Search, School of Theatre and Dance, PO Box 5190, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242-0001. EOE. www.theatre.kent.edu

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Boise State University invites applicants for the undergraduate, liberal arts program, full-time, tenure track position of Assistant/Associate Professor. You will have the opportunity to: Design lighting and either scenery or costumes for department productions; Teach Lighting Design, Introduction to Theater and other courses depending on experience and interest; Supervise student designers and advise theatre majors; Serve on department and university committees. In addition to these duties, candidates are expected to maintain an active record of professional creative activity.

Minimum requirements: MFA or equivalent professional experience; Ability to demonstrate expertise in lighting design, in at least one other area of design and be proficient in AutoCAD/Vectorworks. University teaching experience preferred.

Review of applications begins November 15, 2008 and continues until finalists are identified. For complete listing, visit theatre.boisestate.edu

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DEPARTMENT CHAIR, TV, RADIO, FILM, THEATRE, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA (fifty miles south of San Francisco and in the heart of the Silicon Valley). Qualifications: Ph.D. or MFA in theatre, radio, film, television, or performance studies. Candidate must have demonstrated success in positions of administrative responsibility in a university environment that combines scholarship and creative activity. Application deadline 1/15/09. Start date 7/1/09 Information at: www.tvradiofilmtheatre.com

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San Joaquin Delta Community College District

Drama Assistant Fine Arts & Communication Salary: 3,275-$3,981/Monthly. Deadline: 11/7/2008.

To construct, prepare and operate a variety of stage sets, scenery and lighting for the production of various theatrical performances; to train students in the creation and construction of scenery for performances; and to ensure adherence to established safety procedures in both the shop and stage areas.

For complete job description and application, please visit www.deltacollege.edu/dept/hr

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The USC School of Theatre, ranked among the top five undergraduate theatre programs in the nation, seeks an experienced full-time tenure track Professor of Lighting Design to begin fall semester 2009. The ideal candidate should have national stature as an artist and teacher, be able to demonstrate career leadership and excellence, and have sensitivity to the academic environment. Responsibilities include teaching; advising and mentoring students; occasional design of School of Theatre productions; committee service and career development. Qualifications: M.F.A. and/or equivalent professional experience and a strong teaching background. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Please send letter describing qualifications, a curriculum vita, and three letters of recommendation to: Sonia De Mesa; USC School of Theatre; 1029 Childs Way; Los Angeles, California 90089-0791

The University of Southern California values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. For more information, visit us at theatre.usc.edu/.

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Scenic/Lighting Designer: The Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University seeks to fill a nine-month, tenure-track, Assistant/Associate Professor position. Responsibilities include teaching, designing theatre and dance productions, mentoring student designers, and service activities. For complete details, please visit www.theatre.appstate.edu/openings.html Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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TECHNICAL COORDINATOR
Bucknell University's Department of Theatre and Dance invites applications for a full-time professional staff position as Technical Coordinator. M.F.A. in Technical Production required. Primary responsibilities include supervising technical production as scene shop manager (carpentry, electrics, properties) and collaboration with artistic staff as technical director and/or designer. Preferred candidates will have secondary expertise in another entertainment technology such as sound design/engineering and/or lighting design/technology, as well as experience in academia. Facilities include a 490 seat proscenium theatre and a 170 seat black box theatre, as well as acting and dance studios. The department has as its focus undergraduate liberal arts education and has a long history of strong production values.

To apply, or for more information, please visit: www.bucknell.edu/jobs. Applicants must submit CV/resume, letter describing student mentoring philosophy and design/technical interests, and 3 letters of reference. Appointment: August 2009. Screening of applications will begin on January 15, 2009. Bucknell University values a diverse college community and is committed to excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff and students.

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Millikin University seeks a full-time Technical Director for an Instructor or Assistant Professor/Tenure-track position beginning August 2009.

Duties include serving as Technical Director for a 7 show production season typically comprised of two musicals, three plays, one opera and once dance concert in three venues, and consulting on design and construction of new multi-million dollar theatre facility.

Specific responsibilities include generating/maintaining budgets for productions and shop supplies, technical drawings, and supervision of Scene Shop Foreman. Teaching responsibility may include stagecraft, drafting, and/or coursework in area of design expertise. Second area in scenic design or sound design preferred. Experience with new facilities desired. Minimum qualifications include an advance degree (MFA preferred) or equivalent professional experience.

Millikin is a small, private comprehensive university in Decatur, Illinois. The Department of Theatre and Dance offers a BA and BFAs in Musical Theatre, Acting, Tech/Design, Directing, Stage Management, and Theatre Administration. The Department produces in three spaces, one of which is newly renovated and equipped with new, state-of-the art lighting and sound capabilities.

Excellent benefits, salary commensurate with experience. Send a letter of application, CV, and three current letters of reference to Jana Funderburk, Head of Design/Tech, Department of Theatre and Dance, 1184 W. Main Street, Decatur, IL 62522 or electronically to jfunderburk@millikin.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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The Department of Theatre and Dance at The University of Texas at Austin is accepting applications for a tenured/tenure-track faculty position to provide leadership in an advanced Graduate program in Stage Technology.

The applicant must have a terminal degree (MFA preferred) or commensurate professional experience in live theatre, theme parks, touring and/or industrials, and technical knowledge in one or more of the following areas: automation and show-control; advanced rigging and theory; structural engineering; video and projection design; sound production and design; interactive and new media. The successful candidate will teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, devise new courses, and supervise MFA Technology candidates in a department that values the creation of new work.

The University of Texas at Austin is one of the great research institutions in the US. Therefore, the successful candidate will be expected to actively pursue a related area of original research, with a mandate to add significantly to the field through publication or substantial creative activity. Theatre and Dance students and faculty work in concert with the production staff of the UT Performing Arts Center.

The University of Texas at Austin does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation in employment. Rank and salary commensurate with experience. Starting date: August, 2009. Application deadline: January 4, 2009, or until position is filled. Applicants are invited to send a letter of application, resume, names and contact information of five referees to: Stage Technology Search Committee Chair, Department of Theatre and Dance, 1 University Station - D3900, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712-0362.

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Small class sizes, quality instruction, and student centered culture – join one of the fastest growing mid-size community colleges in the nation.

Full-time position with benefits. Requires Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in theater related field.

Apply now through Human Resources. View complete job description at www.lee.edu/hr or call 281-425-6875 for more details.

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University of La Verne La Verne, CA

Position #2953 – Theatre Technical Director, Safety Specialist & Lighting Designer

The overall duties of this multi-layered position include managing and coordinating most aspects of the theatre production program and the theatre facilities, supervising and teaching students in the many arts and crafts of lighting and physical theatre production.

To apply, please visit our website at www.ulv.edu/hr/empa

EOE

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The M.F.A. program in design and technical production at San Diego State University is pleased to announce the availability of Graduate Assistantships and Tuition Waivers for the Fall Semester, 2009. Study with a superb teaching faculty in the center of the West’s most exciting theatre community. Contact Professor Craig Wolf; Head, Design Area; San Diego State University; San Diego, CA; 92182-7601 – cwolf@mail.sdsu.edu

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STAGE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANTSHIPS – at The University of Iowa for the MFA in Stage Management. With over twenty-five productions annually, the successful candidate is given extensive production opportunities in the collaboration and development of new plays, as well as in opera, dance and the classics. Financial support: $11,000 plus. Interviews at URTA and on campus. For application or interview information, call 319-335-2707 or visit www.uiowa.edu/~theatre.

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Full-time salesperson in the Midwest US area. Responsibilities include contacting potential customers and securing orders for sales of theatrical and special applications lighting systems, as well as working with system specifiers and inside project management staff to ensure proper execution of orders. Excellent customer service and communication skills are a must. Prior technical sales experience and a theatre background are highly desired.

Download full job description at www.vincentlighting.com

Vincent Lighting is a small, fun company with good pay and great benefits, including profit sharing and 401k. VLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Send resumé and cover letter to Walt Weber, Vincent Lighting Systems, 1420 Jamike Ave #1, Erlanger KY 41018, telephone 1-800-356-5356, fax 859-525-2050 or e-mail us at jobopp@vls.com.

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PRG Scenic Technologies, a worldwide leader in the design and fabrication of scenery, theatrical machinery and automation systems for Broadway, major touring productions, theme parks and trade shows, is located in New Windsor, N.Y., 50 miles north of New York City.

PRG is actively seeking Technical Designers and Mechanical Engineers to join our Scenic Fabrication Division in New Windsor, NY on a freelance basis. Applicants should be highly motivated and have extensive experience designing and overseeing mechanical design projects for live entertainment. Designers and engineers need strong collaborative skills to interface with project managers, shop craftsmen, and production staff to ensure the successful design and execution of a wide range of mechanical, structural, and decorative elements.

Primary responsibilities include: developing conceptual designs that meet functional and aesthetic goals. Completing all necessary calculations. Researching components and developing bill of materials. Creating detailed fabrication and installation drawings. Interfacing with production to ensure all safety and quality goals are met. Collaborating with production personnel and designers to ensure a successful project. Assisting with the budgeting and documentation of project elements.

Qualifications include: Technical design/engineering experience in the entertainment industry. AutoCAD 2D computer aided drafting, 3D experience a plus. Computer literacy with all Microsoft Office applications. Familiarity with mechanical design, structural design, and theatrical rigging Fluid power design skills a plus. Strong creative, collaborative, and conceptual skills a must.

Pay will commensurate with experience. Resumes can be sent by:

Mail:
PRG Scenic Technologies
Attn: Office Manager
539 Temple Hill Road
New Windsor, NY 12553

Email: cguido@prg.com
Or faxed to: 845-567-5803

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Work Light Productions (WLP) is dedicated to creating and producing live entertainment. We are currently seeking qualified individuals for two national non-union tours. January 2009 through April 2009, The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley: stage manager/lighting supervisor. Opening September 2009, Avenue Q: stage manager/company manager.

For more information, visit www.worklightproductions.com. Please send resume and references to Marta Stout, General Manager, Work Light Productions, 42 Maple Street, 2nd Floor, Summit, NJ, 07901.

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