The Production Manager, Stage Operations acts as Head Electrician, Audio Assistant, and Lighting Programmer on all productions. Coordinates with the Technical Director and designers to ensure the successful production of all Auburn University Theatre and Dance (AUTD) performances.
Essential Functions: Supports all aspects of technical theatre including sound, lighting, and scenic. Serving as lead electrician, programmer, sound assistant, and lead carpenter for all AUTD productions. This includes the supervision of student workers, TES, and contract employees. Oversees all non-Auburn University Theatre groups and personnel using AU Theatre facilities, ensuring safety and compliance with policies and procedures. Supervises, trains, and evaluates students assigned to scenic and lighting practicum or production assignments. Ensures the safety of all students and shop workers and compliance with all AUTD policies and procedures. Serves as liaison to all outside events. This includes ensuring staffing for stage management, lighting, sound support and being the staff member on site during outside events. Advises during Facilities Use Agreement negotiations regarding the capabilities of the performance spaces and available equipment. Installs and removes Wenger riser rising seating, soft goods and masking, and marley dance flooring. Manages the storage, inventory, repair, and preventative maintenance of all lighting and sound equipment. Trains students in the hang and focus of lighting instruments and the programming of lighting consoles for technical rehearsals. Attends all production meetings and technical rehearsals. Purchases lighting and stage supplies as necessary, while communicating with supervisor to maintain budget. Work hours may vary based on practices, performances and outside events.
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Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre or related field and 2 years of experience in technical theatre support or theatrical set construction. CPR Certification within 90 days of appointment date.