Working Hours:

Working hours for this position consist of a 7.5 hour period exclusive of a 1/2 hour lunch. Core hours in the office are 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday exclusive of a ½ hour.  During a performance/event week, the employee’s work schedule will be altered in advance as mutually agreed upon between the employee and supervisor to remain within a 37.5 hour work week whenever possible; however, any hours worked in excess of 37.5 hours during a particular work week will be paid.

When there are performances/events during any given week, the work hours routinely include Friday night, Saturdays and Sundays as well as or in addition to weekday evening hours (approximately 75% percent of the year the Technical Coordinator – Miller Center will be required on-site at the Miller Center when activities are occurring).  

Specific work hours to be agreed upon by the supervisor and employee weekly due to need of flexible hours. Hours to include weeknight and weekend hours.

Summary: 

The Technical Coordinator oversees all technical needs for contracted artists performing at the Miller Center. Provides the lighting, sound, rigging and projection needs for internal programs and projects. Reviews all technical equipment needs to ensure that the Miller Center remains a state-of-the-art facility.  Run daily operations for the Miller Center. Primary full-time employee responsible for the operation of the Miller Center in all facets of the building operation for RACC and Outside Events. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Coordinate all technical requirements and schedules for contracted artists and college programs. Determines technical budget and necessary rentals and purchases.
2. Coordinate all technical requirements and crew for outside rentals. Determine rental requirements, pricing and fees, to include equipment rentals, staffing and hours the building will be open.
3. Coordinate hotel reservations, hospitality and merchandise for contracted artists and college programs when needed.
4. Coordinate and schedule assigned student workers and contracted personnel.                                   
5. Recruit, manage, schedule, train and oversee all technical and volunteer staff necessary to perform duties as listed.  This includes managing front of house staff and, when needed, box office staff for outside rentals.
6. Engage in contract negotiation for hire and supervise outside contractors for Miller Center professional productions in accordance with union practices and regulations. This includes professional staff, hotels, hospitality and ground transportation. 
7. Develop maintenance plans and coordinate these with the head of facilities for implementation.
8. Design lighting, sound and projections for curriculum and non-curriculum related RACC events, and for other special projects as the need arises.
9. Demonstrate expertise in providing solutions for advanced technical needs outside of production; for example, the design of a projector mount and commandeering wireless microphone replacement regulation for the Miller Center and advising on such for other facilities on campus.
10. Coordinate schedules for housekeeping and security staffing for all events with the Director of Facilities/Safety & Security.
11. Coordinate the use of special equipment with Media Services.
12. Demonstrate working knowledge of computer networking and RDM.
13. Maintain records for all events.
14. Anticipate challenges and potential hazards that pertain to ADA compliance, life safety, mobility and transportation logistics as they affect the Miller Center.
15. Provide for the safety of all employees, volunteers and visitors to the center, acting in a manner conducive to a positive and healthy work environment.
16. Prepare requisitions for theater supplies, including capital expenditures.
17. Prepare specifications for bid when appropriate (curtains, light, sound and projections, etc.).
18. Train student workers in lighting, sound, projection and rigging operation.
19. Teach independent studies to interested students.
20. Repair, maintain and arrange outside service for lighting, sound, rigging and other equipment as necessary through approval from Director.
21. Prepare and update technical data records sent to outside users of the Miller Center to inform them of our inventory.
22. Maintain expenses within assigned budgets and obtain approval for any variances from the Miller Center General Manager / Director of Special Events.
23. Serve as initial point of contact for Reading Fire Department and Security for the Miller Center.
24. Schedule electronically, the operation of HVAC and automatic doors.
25. Provide support for front of house management when needed. 
26. Arrange/coordinate working hours with the Miller Center General Manager / Director of Special Events and performs all other related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:                                                

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in theater sound and lighting; OR five (5) years related experience in theater production working with state-of- the-art sound and lighting systems, operations and facilities management; OR an equivalent combination (5 years) of education and experience.

Other Qualifications: 

• Flexibility, adaptability, and good interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work with others in a professional manner.
• A flair for artistic design principles.
• Strong customer service attitudes and skills.

Computer Skills:                                              

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Vectorworks, Lightwright, ETC Nomad, Q-Lab, DANTE, Microsoft Office and Apple Keynote. 

Other Skills and Abilities:                                         

• Flexibility to work in support of a performing arts venue hours which includes long days and weeks with limited supervision.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, stairs and work in high places. No fear of heights.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Communication Skills:                                              

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, performers, customers, vendor, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills:                                                 

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:                                                    

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to climb ladders, stairs and work in high places. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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