Technical Expert (Knox Performing Arts Center)

Contra Costa Community College District
$23.42 / hr
United States, California, San Pablo
Nov 21, 2024
Technical Expert (Knox Performing Arts Center) Posting Number: 0002103 Location: Contra Costa College Salary: $23.42 per hour Position Definition: N/A Distinguishing Characteristics: N/A Examples of Duties/Essential Functions: Provides support in different technical departments, including set, lighting, costumes, props, sound and effects under the supervision of the theatre stage specialist and/or production directors Provides a variety of technical and artisanal support in stage production, including scenic painting, sculpting, welding, electronics, carpentry, furniture construction and upholstery Oversees the successful engineering, construction, installation and strike of props, furniture, and all other scenic elements; ensures the proper use and operation of specific props for production Operates machinery, equipment and tools Coordinates acquisition and storage of materials, schedules for construction and scenic painting, and stage support needed for performances and rehearsals Design, manage and assist lighting for productions and events Design and assist as needed with the creation of costumes and outfits for plays and productions Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Education/Experience: N/A Knowledge Of: N/A Skill To: N/A Ability To: N/A Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge of basic principles of stage productions, carpentry, painting, electrical set ups, lighting, rigging and sound systems, include but are not limited to: Lighting- Busk live shows or program cues (typically less than 20 per show) on an ETC Ion with 40 slider fader wing; house plot has conventional fixtures with two sets of scrollers, 2 i-cues with auto irises, and two Blizzard moving lights; operate 10 LED American DJ Megabars for some events Sound- Operate, edit, and load files into q-lab; operate an X32 digital sound board with digital snake; connect a variety of wired and wireless mics, monitors, and house page system Projections- Set up a rear projector with PowerPoint or other video files General Stagehand work- Operate the fly rail and travelers, set up and tear down for a variety of events, must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Shop assistant- possess general set construction skills; restock and pull set pieces and props (some up and down staircases); help organize and keep shop spaces safe and tidy Able to work with minimal supervision or in tandem with other staff, students, or volunteers. Special Instructions: This is an hourly, on-call position for events at the Knox Performing Arts Center at Contra Costa College. Under the direction of the Theatre Staging Specialist, the Technical Experts provide production support in specialty areas such as stage and set construction, lighting configuration and operation, film/video set up and operation, and/or audio/music production or recording. Technical Experts also operate the fly rail and travelers. Job Close Date: 1/10/2025 Open Until Filled: No To apply, visit https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/11061 Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-0199fdaa36a343439c282b6c3e5e7789