Performing Arts Tech Manager

Performing Arts Tech Manager (HEA)

Job ID

26644

Location

City College of New York

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

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POSITION DETAILS

As the highest position among Aaron Davis Hall’s technical staff, the Technical Director (TD) is responsible for operating, protecting, and maintaining Aaron Davis Hall’s (ADH) technical assets, while also managing and overseeing the different technical activities in Aaron Davis Hall including set, lighting, and sound for campus or community events. The Technical Director (TD) would be reporting to the Managing Director of the City College Center for the Arts.

The first major responsibility of the TD is to set and enforce safe-use guidelines for all equipment in ADH. This equipment includes power tools in the wood shop, welding equipment in the metal shop, and all addition lighting and sound equipment in both the Marian Anderson Theatre and Theatre B. In addition, the TD routinely performs (or delegates) preventative maintenance on all equipment and specs new equipment when needed.

The TD is also responsible for maintaining the health and safety protocols in the ADH shop and stage areas and training the technical staff and making sure equipment is properly used, stored and maintained according to local and federal OSHA regulations.

The TD is responsible for managing the coordination and creation of stage/set design, liaising with show directors/producers, vendors, contractors, and exhibitors at ADH. In addition, the TD works with various departments on campus in specifying specific trade personnel and coordinators in order to facilitate special events in ADH. In particular, the TD works directly with the CCNY Theatre Department to safely and effectively construct all of the scenery for multiple faculty and student productions in ADH. Additional responsibilities, specifically for the Theatre Department, include budgeting for all scenery, producing technical drawings and managing production meetings.

The TD also works directly with CCNY students. This position trains students on the safe operation of shop equipment, and supervise student work on building, load-in, maintenance and strike of theatrical scenery.

In addition, the TD is responsible for the following:

• In charge of calling all scenery crew for the strike call.
• Attend production meetings and be prepared to discuss progress.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Supervise all aspects of the building of the scenery.
• May supervise a permanent staff, as well as hired staff for projects
• Coordinate with the master carpenter and schedule all scenic crew calls.
• Keep in communication with stage managers about ongoing rehearsal needs and continuing changes to the scenic needs.
• Keep in communication with the scenic designer about the scenery progress.
• Keep in communication with the scenic charge artist about the scenery progress and paint schedule.
• Tracking and accounting of budget for all productions and events
• In charge of managing all persons assigned to the scenery crew.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient dismantling and storing of all scenery for the production
• Consult and work with academic faculty, scenic designer, production or event director, and production manager of production or event to successfully realize production or event

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and six years' related experience required. (Campus-specific qualifications, if necessary)

Please note: Until further notice, this is a hybrid position, eligible to work remotely and work in the office.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Oversees technical management of a performing arts facility and its productions.

• Hires, trains, and manages Center technical staff
• Consults with academic departments and programs on production technical requirements
• Collaborates with College administration on facilities management and maintenance
• Assists outside technical personnel in scheduling and managing production activities
• Prepares and maintains accurate drafting and technical information for center facilities
• Manages center equipment and inventory, evaluating ,selecting and implementing system upgrades and new equipment
• Assures compliance with appropriate regulations regarding safety and building characteristics
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Provides technical information and support for all events
• Provides input center planning, scheduling, and goal-setting

Job Title Name: Performing Arts Technical Manager

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary Range: -$52,267 - $99,532 - Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Health Plan Coverage for Employees Hired on or after October 1, 2022 City of New York employees and employees of Participating Employers and their eligible dependents hired on or after October 1, 2022 will only be eligible to enroll in the EmblemHealth HIP HMO Preferred Plan and must remain in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan for the first year (365 days) of employment.

After 365 days of employment, the employee will have the option of either remaining in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan or selecting a different health plan within 30 days before the end of the 365th day period.

If a new health plan is selected, the new plan will be effective on the 366th day.

Only after the 365th day can the employee participate in any Annual Fall Transfer Period. An employee who needs to request an exemption from the required enrollment in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan can do so by submitting a HIP HMO Opt-Out Request Form to EmblemHealth. An employee, or eligible dependent, must meet certain criteria and the request must be approved by EmblemHealth before the exemption is granted. The HIP HMO Opt-Out Request Form and HIP service area are available on the EmblemHealth website.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

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CLOSING DATE

July 4, 2023

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.