Auditorium Manager

The School District of Fort Atkinson is accepting applications for a part-time auditorium manager at the Fort Atkinson High School.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintenance and Upkeep

• Maintain all equipment and technology used in FAHS Theater. This is including, but not limited to: Sound, Lighting, Video, Scene Shop, House, Stage, and Consumables.
• Communicate specific facility needs and future capital expenditures with the Auditorium Manager - Administrative.
• Maintain technical specifications for the FAHS Theater.

Human/Public Relations

• Educate student workers on the functions of a Performing Arts Center (PAC).
• Train student workers on applicable lighting, sound, and video equipment operations.
• Serve as a positive adult role model during interactions with students.
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships and lines of communication with all students, staff, and community PAC users.
• Utilize PAC event data to inform creation of best practices, annual goals, and promotion of PAC activities.

Event Needs

• Ensure a trained individual is present throughout events when the PAC is in use.
• Oversee or otherwise make arrangements for technical and personnel needs to be in order for each event held within PAC.
• Coordinate availability of video recording/live broadcasting of PAC events.
• Schedule front of house and technical staffing (as needed) for events in conjunction with Auditorium Manager - Administrative including but not limited to ushering, ticketing, house management, and equipment operation.

Safety

• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal safety requirements.
• Communicate safety needs to the Auditorium Manager-Administrative related to preventative, on-going, and reactionary maintenance.
• Ensure user groups are properly trained prior to use of FAHS Theater Equipment.

Technology Use

• Provide training and services related to:
• ETC Lighting Control Software- EOS Family
• Concepts of Lighting Design
• Concepts of Sound Design
• Video Broadcast and Live Streaming
• Maintain PAC inventory in alignment with district asset tracking protocols.

Sustainability Planning

• Create and maintain training and/or user manual for all processes and equipment.
• Work with the Auditorium Manager-Administrative to develop and execute planning that continues to support the appropriate use and maintenance of the existing facility.
• Work with the Auditorium Administrative Manager to apply for grant opportunities that involve technical upgrades, learning opportunities, marketing efforts, or expanded programming.

Additional Responsibilities

• Adhere to district policies and procedures to ensure responsible management of district resources.
• Assume responsibility for individual professional growth and remain current in laws, regulations, and best practices of the position.
• Reports for work on a regular basis and is absent only for reasons of illness, emergency, or other approved leaves.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Communications Director, FAHS Principal, or Activities/Athletics Director.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to collaborate and communicate with individuals of all ages.
• Ability to teach and ensure understanding of safety rules and regulations among both students and non-students in the FAHS Theater.
• Communication
• Must respond to requests within 24 hours
• Clearly collaborate and communicate with the Auditorium Manager-Administrative
• Hours
• Max of 26 hours averaged per week per pay period - spent for prep and take down of events
• Familiarity or willingness to learn:
• ETC Lighting Control Software- EOS Family
• Concepts of Lighting Design
• Concepts of Sound Design
• Video Broadcast and Live Streaming
• Working knowledge of stage management and/or production management
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and work within tight deadlines and budgets. Must have outstanding interpersonal skills with staff, students, and public.
• Work in confined spaces, at heights of 30 feet or more, on ladders, and lift objects at least 50lbs.

Interested current staff members and external applicants should apply via WECAN (Wisconsin Education Career Access Network) at: http://services.education.wisc.edu/wecan. Please include a letter of application, resume and two letters of recommendations. The School District of Fort Atkinson will only accept applications for vacant positions via WECAN.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.72 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 26 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21