Assistant Technical Director and Props Master

Ref. No.: 09001

Position ID: 163317

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton
University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly
interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character – shaped by our mission,
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is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

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Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and
challenge its 18,000+ students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from
first- generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through
technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in
keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Instructional Support Associate (SL-2)

Salary: $40,000+ depending on experience (10-month, college-year
appointment)

Binghamton University Theater is seeking an Assistant Technical Director/Props person to participate in the building,
movement, and installation of stage scenery and work on the creation, acquisition and maintenance of prop elements for the production
season. The Department is committed to inclusive undergraduate teaching/mentoring for our diverse and ambitious student body and a faculty
that models excellent collaborative skills.  

Duties:

• Participate in the construction and rigging of
  scenery, rough and finish carpentry, scenic painting, welding and installation of scenic elements.
• Day-to-day direction and
  prioritization of the prop acquisition to meet production timelines. Hands-on fabrication of props as needed. Acquire necessary prop
  elements for production through borrowing, building, or buying. Includes check-ins/outs, packing/unpacking, restocking.
• In
  conjunction with other production staff members, ensure proper training of students in the use of scene shop tools and equipment. Supervise
  students in execution of scenery/prop creation and prop run duties during production, build, load-in, technical rehearsals, strikes, and
  other projects as assigned. Translate artistic designs into construction drawings (CAD) as directed by Technical Director and communicate
  design and technical information to undergraduate student crews.
• Organization and maintenance of the scene shop, its equipment and
  supplies and all performance spaces.
• Be familiar with and enforce applicable theater and shop safety codes and practices.
• Be
  comfortable working at heights on ladders and personnel lifts.
• Coordinate with Stage Management to support properties in rehearsal.
  Represent the properties area at production meetings and tech rehearsals.
• Communicate and collaborate with TD regularly. Communicate
  with Directors, Designers and Production Staff to ensure all props maintain the design while fulfilling the needs of the production.
  Communicate with other production departments when prop elements may be crossover pieces to ensure efforts are not being
  duplicated.
• When purchasing props/supplies, maintain and track the properties expenditures so as to stay within budget. Submit all
  necessary paperwork for purchases, trades, etc. in a timely manner.
• Have shopping skills and knowledge of local and national
  sources. Ability to establish and maintain established relationships with local vendors.
• Have a working knowledge of period styles,
  crafting, floral arranging, soft goods, upholstery, casting, scenic painting, furniture carpentry, and computer skills.
• Maintain
  prop storage areas and keep inventory of all items inside.
• Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student
  success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
• Advise, aid and supervise students in props for Studio
  Season.
• Assist with events in Theater Dept.

Requirements:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this
position

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience working in a scene shop and/or in props acquisitions in a professional and/or
  academic setting
• Knowledgeable about applicable safety codes and practices
• Have a valid driver’s license and clean driving
  record
• Microsoft Office knowledge (Word and Excel) and/or Google suite
• Be able to have a flexible schedule, including
  weekends and evenings as necessary.
• Be comfortable working at heights on ladders and personnel lifts. Ability to lift and move
  equipment up to 50 lbs
• Excellent work ethic including attention to detail, time management, work flow, management, self-motivation,
  problem solving, meeting deadlines and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience in most of these skills: carpentry, furniture
  construction, sewing, painting, Photoshop or Illustrator, and the ability to use many of the tools necessary to perform these types of
  duties
• The ability to read and interpret construction and design drawings

Preferred:

• Knowledge of an
  inventory management system

Additional Information:

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful
completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

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tobacco-free campus.

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