What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Technician (Part-Time) position at AMDA?
AMDA College of the Performing Arts, with campuses in New York City and Hollywood, is one of the foremost post-secondary performing arts colleges in the country. AMDA offers various pathways for students to receive unparalleled performing arts education taught by world-class industry professionals, including Professional Conservatory Certificates as well as undergraduate and graduate degrees (Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Occupational Studies, Master of Fine Arts and Master of Arts).
The Production Technician (Part-Time) staff are responsible for assisting in the execution of all technical elements for AMDA Productions, Capstones, Artist’s Lab and additional educational, co-educational or extracurricular activities on campus. Duties will include, but are not limited to, scenic and property construction and painting, installation of lighting, audio and video equipment, programming of lighting, audio and video control boards/software and the maintenance of other assorted production resources and equipment. Production Technician (Part-Time) staff will also provide a production presence in technical and dress rehearsals as well as performances to assist as needed with the training of student crew members and address technical issues as they arise.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist with scenic construction, load-in of scenery, scenic art and painting, maintaining, building, altering, and organizing stage properties
- Assist with mixed medium construction of scenic elements to include, but not limited to, an application of skills in fine carpentry, metal working, welding, and/or textiles.
- Hang, circuit, focus, and assist in the execution of the theatrical lighting.
- Assist in the pulling, organization, cataloging, and maintenance of all props, furniture and scenic dressing.
- Clean, repair, and maintain theatrical spaces, tools, lighting equipment, and audio/visual equipment.
- Assist in setting up and strike of all production elements pre-show and post-show.
- Operate Sound, Lighting and Projection systems during the run of a show.
- Assist in setting up and operating AV-equipment and/or staging elements at any off-campus locations.
- Assist in making improvements to resources and theatrical spaces.
- Monitor performances for technical difficulties and assist Stage Manager in resolving issues as they arise.
- Assist with ensuring that the student crew successfully sets up to open the house, is operating scenery or lighting as instructed, and follows shutdown procedures end of night.
- Assist Houses Management as necessary to prepare the house for performances.
- Program lighting, sound and/or projections for various levels of AMDA productions
- Assist Technical Direction team in maintaining inventories of production resources.
- Make repairs and alterations to any element of production while shows are in performance to maintain the integrity of the performance and ensure the safety of performers.
- Oversee the set-up, running, and strike of production equipment to support the AMDA community.
Required Qualifications:
- BA or BFA in technical theater or equivalent in experience.
- Expertise in standard tools, concepts, practices and procedures in Theatrical Production.
- Experience working in multiple areas of production including but not limited to: Scenery, Scenic Painting, Props, Lighting, Audio, Video, etc.
- Works collaboratively in a team atmosphere and operates well under pressure.
- Highly motivated and detail oriented with strong communication skills.
- Ability to foster and maintain a safe working environment utilizing industry standard practices.
- Ability to work professionally in an educational environment.
- Work well and collaboratively in a team atmosphere.
- Ability to operate well under pressure.
- Availability in daytime, evening, and weekend hours
Preferred Qualification:
- Experience working with wireless microphone transmitters and receivers.
- Experience working with Yamaha and Behringer Sound Consoles.
- Experience programming ETC EOS family consoles.
- Experience programming audio and video playback on QLab.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
Position Information:
- This position is scheduled 20 – 29 hours per week, based on department needs. Schedule may include daytime, evening, and weekend hours.
- The pay range for this position is $27/hour - $32/hour.
- This position is subject to a background check upon a conditional offer of employment and a reference check.
- This is a fully in person role.
Diversity and Qualifications:
AMDA is fully committed to diversity, inclusivity, and equity throughout the teaching and learning process. We encourage applications from individuals who have extensive experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Successful candidates will have a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of our students, including disabilities that may affect students' development and learning styles.
Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Successful candidates will have a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of our students, including disabilities that may affect students' development and learning styles.
Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
AMDA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in which no person is subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, supervision, promotion, working conditions, termination, layoff, demotion, transfer, compensation, and training.
Salary : $27 - $32
