Senior Facility Specialist - England, United Kingdom - Kent State University

Description

Senior Theatre Specialist – Lighting and Sound

Provide technical/electrical coordination and support for the School of Theatre and Dance and Porthouse, Wright-Curtis, Stump and Black Box Theatres and programs.

Reports to Director, School of Theatre and Dance.

The School of Theatre and Dance invites an engaging and collaborative individual to join a creative staff and faculty for a 12-month staff position in Lighting and Sound on or around November 15, 2023.

The school produces approximately nine productions annually including Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University's professional summer theatre.

Manage production lighting and sound rigging, focus, and strikes for School of Theatre and Dance and Porthouse Theatre productions.

Oversee the installation, repair and maintenance of stage lighting and sound equipment for School of Theatre and Dance and Porthouse Theatre.

Oversee and coordinate lighting and sound budgets. Order and maintain an inventory stock of consumable electric and sound supplies.
Oversee the repair and maintenance of stage lighting systems and/or consult with outside vendors.
Attendproduction meetings, necessary rehearsals, technical rehearsals, additional work calls, and strikes.
Provide technical support for other events and activities scheduled in theatre facilities (e.g., Contributeto the mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students.
Bachelor's degree in Theatre or related field and two years' professional experience in theatrical lighting or sound.
A combination of education and experience equivalent to six years in theatrical lighting or sound.

Lighting and sound technology including, but not limited to, networks, audio engineering, lighting programming on a variety of control boards, best practices as it relates to safe rigging and elevated platform use
Computer operating systems, computer-aided drafting, and digital audio workstations
Work in office classroom and theatrical shop environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Kent State University is committed to the creation and nurturing of a diverse community of individuals through inclusive excellence.

Diversity involves recognizing the value of differences and the inclusion of all members of the community. Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017.

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