Lighting and Sound Technician – VCUarts – Department of Theatre

Lighting and Sound Technician – VCUarts – Department of Theatre

Virginia Commonwealth University, School of the
Arts
Department of Theatre

Application Deadline: July 12, 2023 for best consideration

This is a benefited 10-month
professional staff position in a fast-paced and high volume environment. Competitive salary, health benefits, leave and retirement plans are
available and pro-rated based on a 10-month work period. The 10-month work period aligns with the academic calendar and is effective for the
period beginning August 16 through June 15 each year.

Reporting to the Senior Director of the Fine Arts Group and the Chair of the
Department of Theatre, this position will lead the lighting and audio operations for the department, perform necessary maintenance to
complex and expensive equipment, ensure the safety of students, faculty, and staff working with lighting, electrical and audio equipment in
the facilitation of theatrical productions, and support student progress towards degree completion by participating in practicum courses
related to lighting.

Major Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with lighting and sound designers to ensure a
  successful and safe production season
• Provide quality control to ensure all lighting and sound equipment is safely
  installed
• Maintain all lighting and sound equipment and keep accurate inventory
• Lead student electricians through the hang,
  cabling, programming, and focus of lighting plots
• Responsible for troubleshooting and resolving issues with equipment and completing
  necessary repairs
• Research new equipment and software to keep up to date with technology and best practices
• Attend and
  participate in load-ins, focus, lighting calls, strikes, technical rehearsals, and performances as needed
• Works independently or
  with the appropriate team member(s) in identifying and managing the resolution of issues that may arise in the workplace
• Keeps
  immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance
• Attend production
  meetings
• Prepare sound equipment for productions
• Consulting as needed on productions, particularly in terms of
  scheduling
• Supervision of student crews

Instructional Support:

• Safety supervision and
  training of students working with lighting and sound equipment and in lighting practicum and lighting and sound crews
• General
  support for practicum courses may include set and clean up, and/or supervision of students completing those tasks
• Supervision of
  students during class periods in which technical work is happening in any performance or workspace
• Collaborate in planning for
  practicum/crew courses
• Manage and maintain the Light Lab, lighting equipment inventory, Including, but not limited
  to:
  •  Repair/troubleshooting of broken lighting fixtures (conventional and intelligent), cable, dimmers, and lighting
    infrastructure
  •   Repair and maintenance of requisite tools and equipment used in the Light Lab and in theatrical lighting, sound,
    and projection
  • Troubleshooting and repair or recommend how to repair other electrical and/or electronic equipment. (i.e.,
    projectors, sound mixers, etc.)
• Research and advise on equipment purchases for lighting, projection, and sound
  equipment
• Maintain lamp inventory and organize purchasing as needed
• Fixed Asset Manager

Safety
Responsibilities:

• Providing day-to-day safety oversight
• Ensuring proper training of all using equipment prior
  to utilizing equipment
• Maintain cleanliness of all workspaces to ensure workspaces are hazard-free
• Ensure that all tools and
  supplies are stored properly
• Maintain a strong knowledge of and adherence to all safety protocols and procedures

Required Qualifications:

• BA or BFA in Technical Theater or a minimum of 2 years related experience as a
  theatrical electrician in a leadership role or as a production electrician
• Ability to use different lighting consoles and console
  programming, specifically, ETC EOS family control consoles
• Experience with lighting and sound control network
  systems
• Ability to work with and mentor students at various skill levels
• Experience with all phases of installation,
  operation, and maintenance of theatrical lighting and sound equipment 
• Rigging knowledge and ability to ensure all lighting and
  sound equipment is installed safely and weighted properly
• Expert knowledge of how to use utilizing Lightwright, Vectorworks and
  QLab
• Must be comfortable with ladders and heights
• Must be able to lift and move items 75lbs
• Some work will occur on
  weekends and evenings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic use of soldering
  equipment
• Experience in an educational theatrical setting

Application Requirements:

Virginia
Commonwealth University is committed to organizational diversity, equity and inclusion – an environment where all can thrive in their
pursuit of excellence. VCUarts strongly encourages applications from all racial, ethnic, gender, and social identities.

Only
electronic applications will be accepted. The following documents should be submitted online via the VCU Jobs Website: 

• Letter
  of Interest that includes an overview of professional experience
• Resume/CV
• List of three references including names with
  titles and contact information (references will not be contacted prior to a candidate’s approval).

Application deadline
is July 12, 2023.

For more information about the Department of Theatre, please visit: https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/departments/theatre/

VCUarts:

Ranked by US News & World Report as a top-five arts and design school, VCUarts (arts.vcu.edu) includes
over 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students with nationally recognized programs in design, visual and performing arts, and has an annual
budget of $38 million and an endowment of more than $13.5 million. Students are taught by over 175 full-time teaching and research faculty
members and the school is supported by over 60 staff members that assist in daily processes. The School includes two campuses; one in
Richmond and one in Doha, Qatar. The Richmond campus is located on the university’s 75-acre Monroe Park campus situated in the city’s
historic Fan District.  Ultimately, the work of the School of the Arts extends globally with partnerships throughout the world and across
fields as diverse as the humanities, health care and business. 

Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to providing
accessible and equitable living, learning and working environments free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion,
national or ethnic origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression or disability.

Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience and Skill

Position Details:

This opportunity is being advertised as a multi-title posting. The selected finalist could be
hired in one of several job titles under the Facilities Management job family. A job title will be identified based on the required and
preferred experience and education of the selected candidate*. https://jobsummarytool.vcu.edu/.

Department: School of the Arts/Department of Theatre
Employment
Type: UF – University Employee FT
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 1
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

VCU Job Title:
Trades Specialist (17121 – 17123)

ORP Eligible: No