Job Description
Designated as the second in charge of production activity, the Assistant Stage Manager will engage in the maintenance, repair, set up and operations of complex technical systems including but not limited to lighting, audio, rigging, staging and scenery as needed for Emens Auditorium, Pruis Hall, Sursa Hall, Worthen Arena, Brown Amphitheater and other University venues as assigned. Although involved in all facets of stage production, this position is focused predominantly in the area of lighting design and operations for live events with special emphasis on providing high quality lighting enhancement for varied events. Assist other auditorium staff in deployment of other technical systems.
Ball State University welcomes applications for an Assistant Stage Manager.
Job Function:
Designated as the second in charge of production activity, the Assistant Stage Manager will engage in the maintenance, repair, set up and operations of complex technical systems including but not limited to lighting, audio, rigging, staging and scenery as needed for Emens Auditorium, Pruis Hall, Sursa Hall, Worthen Arena, Brown Amphitheater and other University venues as assigned. Although involved in all facets of stage production, this position is focused predominantly in the area of lighting design and operations for live events with special emphasis on providing high quality lighting enhancement for varied events. Assist other auditorium staff in deployment of other technical systems.
Minimum Education:
Associate's degree or equivalent in, Theater production, electronics technology or related field.
Preferred Education:
Bachelors's degree in theatre, electronics technology or related field.
Minimum Experience:
At least five (5) years of experience in concert tour production, technical theatre, stage crafts, or related field; previous experience in operating GrandMA lighting consoles; experience with AutoCad or Vecterworks software.
Preferred Experience:
Additional years of experience in technical theatre, stage crafts or related field; intelligent lighting experience. Previous experience working with MAnet and ARTnet lighting protocols.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate, deploy and maintain auditorium lighting system; includes control surfaces, fixtures, cables, dimmers, etc; install hardware and software system updates as required; determine necessary equipment for locally produced shows; work with touring productions to integrate systems and supplement with house or rental equipment as required; program and operate intelligent lighting for productions as required.
- Develop and design technical system upgrades for facilities supported by this department; research options and make recommendations for acquisition.
- Set up, operate, troubleshoot and tear down video projection as required; assist presenters with integration of video content.
- Plan, schedule and manage production activity for events in coordination with the Stage Manager, providing coverage in the Stage Manager's absence or as directed. Supervise and direct stagehands, i.e., carpenters, lighting crews, and wardrobe crews in the completion of tasks.
- Hang rigging points and other rigging equipment; utilize electric chain hoists to lift trusses, audio speakers, scenery pieces and other staging equipment
- Operate and maintain auditorium counterweight fly rail system; calculate weights; integrate flying pieces such as background drops into stage fly space.
- Install symphony shell; set up, maintain, and tear down risers, stage platforms, and other stage equipment.
- Assume the responsibilities of the Auditorium Stage Manager in his/her absence as assigned.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
- Acquire & maintain knowledge of environmental and other safety concerns.
At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.
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