Job Opening - ATD - Reno Little Theater

Chad Sweet

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Reno Little Theater is hiring a full time Assistant Technical Director for our fast growing, 84 year old community theater. We are a rapidly expanding company and this can be a growth position for the right candidate.

The position starts on or around August 1, 2018.

Position Summary:
Work closely and collaborate with the Production Manager/Technical Director in planning and executing all productions/rentals at Reno Little Theater. Ensure that productions are engineered, built, installed and presented with a mind toward aesthetic integrity and with regard to maintaining a safe and collaborative working environment for all.

Primary Responsibilities (In Conjunction with the Technical Director):
-Help estimate costs and build time of initial designs based on designer drawings and adjust/present options as needed.
-Act as a primary carpenter/welder in the scene shop, supervises other carpenters and volunteers, and provides quality control.
-Prepare ground plan and section of designs in SketchUp as needed.
-Work with the designers and the Production Staff to achieve workable and safe productions throughout all stages of the production (from design through technical rehearsal to strike.)
-Work with the Production Staff to find solutions to technical problems and challenges.
-Purchase, rent, borrow and pull equipment and hardware as needed. Track and report department and show expenses to allow informed decisions to be made about purchasing.
-Track and update soft goods inventory, rigging, tool and equipment inventories. Help with maintenance, repair, cleanliness, and upgrades of all equipment and support spaces.
-Attend staff meetings, full company meetings and production meetings, as needed.
-Attend load-ins, strikes, technical rehearsals and performances as needed.
-Maintain a safe working environment in the context of the production’s design, including, but not limited to: the design and implementation of overhead rigging systems, staging, electrics; the enforcing of applicable protection policies; managing crew hours to prevent exhaustion; ensuring that mandatory breaks and meals are taken, etc. Oversee and ensure crew safety on-stage during load-ins and strikes. Help Perform Hazard Assessments for shows, as needed.
-Maintain a clean shop and inventory.
-Other duties as may be assigned.

Secondary Responsibilities:
-Lead execution of Education Department technical/design needs.
-Fill in for the Technical Director as needed.
-Participate in scenic maintenance/organization as needed.
-Act as run crew as needed.
-Provide technical maintenance during the run of productions.
-Entrusted with company credit cards. Responsible for tracking expenditures in a timely fashion.
-Perform some facility maintenance duties.
-Mentor students/volunteers.
-Be flexible and responsive to changes in the scope of duties.
-Desire and/or skill in design for at least one of the following, preferably all: scenic, lighting, sound, or costumes.

Qualifications:
-Excellent technical skills, scenic construction techniques, and rigging.
-Knowledge of SketchUp a plus.
-Clear and effective communicator, both written and verbal. --Ability to work independently or collaboratively with designers, directors, volunteers, and other RLT staff.
-Theatrical background and understanding of the theatrical process.
-Ability to multi-task and work with deadlines. Must have ability to plan projects and work independently.
-Ability to remain calm and productive in difficult situations demonstrating good “people skills” and a sense of humor.
-Ability to work long hours, i.e. a 40 hour week plus weekends and evenings, as necessary during technical rehearsals.
-Ability to maintain a clean and safe work space.
-Ability to lift 50 lbs and handle extensive standing, walking, and step-climbing.
-Ability to drive a car and have clean driving record. Must have valid driver’s license.
-Professional experience that demonstrates proven ability to perform the job responsibilities outlined (may include educational experience).

Other Notes:
-Candidates MUST be able to pass a background check.
-The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the Assistant Technical Director position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the ATD. Duties may reflect the strengths and desires of the ATD hired. -Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
-Staff members are expected to consciously and continuously promote the mission, values, programs, and impact of the organization.
-Work weeks/hours are flexible based on a cumulative work month, not per day or week. Candidate must be available and willing to work more than 40 hours a week during changeover and tech weeks.

Send a resume and cover letter to:

Chad Sweet
[email protected]
 
Hi Chad, do you have a salary range (commensurate with experience is not an answer)? Is the position strait salaried or hourly with OT? Benefits? Time off/sick/etc?
 
Hi Chad, do you have a salary range (commensurate with experience is not an answer)? Is the position strait salaried or hourly with OT? Benefits? Time off/sick/etc?

There's a bit of wiggle room with the salary (commensurate with knowing one should always ask). Straight salaried with accrued comp time, flexible schedule, medical, and dental.
 
There's a bit of wiggle room with the salary (commensurate with knowing one should always ask). Straight salaried with accrued comp time, flexible schedule, medical, and dental.

Care to post what the actual salary is? We have way too many issues in this business with people adjusting salaries due to gender, age, or other discriminatory practices. Putting the salary out there alleviates some of these issues.
 
@Footer For instance; dental coverage is only good if you can be spared time during daylight hours to get to a dentist. Don't ask me how I learned this.
Toodleoo!
(Toothless) Ron Hebbard
[Who made the mistake of settling for "Salary with time off in lieu of overtime and found himself owed more than a year prior to having worked his first year. I NEVER made that mistake again.]
 
@Footer For instance; dental coverage is only good if you can be spared time during daylight hours to get to a dentist. Don't ask me how I learned this.
Toodleoo!
(Toothless) Ron Hebbard
[Who made the mistake of settling for "Salary with time off in lieu of overtime and found himself owed more than a year prior to having worked his first year. I NEVER made that mistake again.]

Or to be able to afford gas to get there... or food to eat with said teeth... or be able to keep that car running... or a roof over one's head.
 
Reno Little Theater is hiring a full time Assistant Technical Director for our fast growing, 84 year old community theater. We are a rapidly expanding company and this can be a growth position for the right candidate.

The position starts on or around August 1, 2018.

Position Summary:
Work closely and collaborate with the Production Manager/Technical Director in planning and executing all productions/rentals at Reno Little Theater. Ensure that productions are engineered, built, installed and presented with a mind toward aesthetic integrity and with regard to maintaining a safe and collaborative working environment for all.

Primary Responsibilities (In Conjunction with the Technical Director):
-Help estimate costs and build time of initial designs based on designer drawings and adjust/present options as needed.
-Act as a primary carpenter/welder in the scene shop, supervises other carpenters and volunteers, and provides quality control.
-Prepare ground plan and section of designs in SketchUp as needed.
-Work with the designers and the Production Staff to achieve workable and safe productions throughout all stages of the production (from design through technical rehearsal to strike.)
-Work with the Production Staff to find solutions to technical problems and challenges.
-Purchase, rent, borrow and pull equipment and hardware as needed. Track and report department and show expenses to allow informed decisions to be made about purchasing.
-Track and update soft goods inventory, rigging, tool and equipment inventories. Help with maintenance, repair, cleanliness, and upgrades of all equipment and support spaces.
-Attend staff meetings, full company meetings and production meetings, as needed.
-Attend load-ins, strikes, technical rehearsals and performances as needed.
-Maintain a safe working environment in the context of the production’s design, including, but not limited to: the design and implementation of overhead rigging systems, staging, electrics; the enforcing of applicable protection policies; managing crew hours to prevent exhaustion; ensuring that mandatory breaks and meals are taken, etc. Oversee and ensure crew safety on-stage during load-ins and strikes. Help Perform Hazard Assessments for shows, as needed.
-Maintain a clean shop and inventory.
-Other duties as may be assigned.

Secondary Responsibilities:
-Lead execution of Education Department technical/design needs.
-Fill in for the Technical Director as needed.
-Participate in scenic maintenance/organization as needed.
-Act as run crew as needed.
-Provide technical maintenance during the run of productions.
-Entrusted with company credit cards. Responsible for tracking expenditures in a timely fashion.
-Perform some facility maintenance duties.
-Mentor students/volunteers.
-Be flexible and responsive to changes in the scope of duties.
-Desire and/or skill in design for at least one of the following, preferably all: scenic, lighting, sound, or costumes.

Qualifications:
-Excellent technical skills, scenic construction techniques, and rigging.
-Knowledge of SketchUp a plus.
-Clear and effective communicator, both written and verbal. --Ability to work independently or collaboratively with designers, directors, volunteers, and other RLT staff.
-Theatrical background and understanding of the theatrical process.
-Ability to multi-task and work with deadlines. Must have ability to plan projects and work independently.
-Ability to remain calm and productive in difficult situations demonstrating good “people skills” and a sense of humor.
-Ability to work long hours, i.e. a 40 hour week plus weekends and evenings, as necessary during technical rehearsals.
-Ability to maintain a clean and safe work space.
-Ability to lift 50 lbs and handle extensive standing, walking, and step-climbing.
-Ability to drive a car and have clean driving record. Must have valid driver’s license.
-Professional experience that demonstrates proven ability to perform the job responsibilities outlined (may include educational experience).

Other Notes:
-Candidates MUST be able to pass a background check.
-The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the Assistant Technical Director position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the ATD. Duties may reflect the strengths and desires of the ATD hired. -Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
-Staff members are expected to consciously and continuously promote the mission, values, programs, and impact of the organization.
-Work weeks/hours are flexible based on a cumulative work month, not per day or week. Candidate must be available and willing to work more than 40 hours a week during changeover and tech weeks.

Send a resume and cover letter to:

Chad Sweet
[email protected]

Salary starts at $24k plus benefits.
 

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