Hartsville, SC21 days ago
Oversee and manage all day-to-day operations in the Elizabeth Boatwright Coker Performing Arts Center, including The Watson Theater, the Black Box Theater, the Stein Gallery (Lobby), production spaces, dressing rooms, and the green room; Produce a variety of university and external stakeholder performances and events in the Performing Arts Center; Lead all technical aspects of productions chiefly lighting design and sound engineering, stage management, and set design and construction; Ensure stage and scene shop safety, according to industry best practices; Maintain stage and scene shop equipment, organizing annual inspections; Attend and contribute to weekly faculty and production meetings; Serve as a creative thought partner to the McCall School dean and director, faculty, students, and staff; Coordinate with administration, faculty, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth operation of theatrical events, performances, and streaming of live events; Deploy strong organization and communication skills to accomplish multiple tasks and set priorities; Compile and submit requisitions for supplies and equipment related to technical aspects of productions and events; Recruit, train, and supervise student and work-study crews for various technical roles, providing mentorship and guidance; Have the opportunity occasionally to teach 3 hours in a semester as needed; Offer ideas that support student success; Manage students with respect in the scene shop; and. Minimum 3-5 years as a TD or ATD, preferably in higher education and with teaching experience; Designing and building productions (theatre, musical theatre, concert, dance, and others); Theatre technology skills, not limited to, operating lighting and sound system consoles, live-streaming systems, projections, stage rigging, sewing machines, and incorporating other scenic construction techniques; Designing with CAD software (AutoCAD or Vectorworks); Leading production development with flexibility and problem-resolving; Prioritizing workflow in a fast-paced environment involving heavy phone, walk-in, and computer contact; Managing ticket management software; Working easily with diverse populations; Developing and maintaining meaningful, collegial working relationships with students, faculty, and staff across campus departments.