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Vista School
Theatre Technician
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What they do
A Lighting Technician sets up, maintains, and dismantles light fixtures, lighting control devices, and the associated lighting electrical and rigging equipment used for photography, television, film, video, and live productions. May focus or operate light fixtures, attach color filters or other lighting accessories.
$57,955 / year median in Utah
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Job purpose: The Stage Manager position is designed to support all school events throughout the year to ensure the performances and events reflect the high-quality education students receive at Vista School.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Effectively observes assigned work hours
- Frequently looks at the Event Requests Google Doc to be informed of upcoming events and tech needs
- Meets with the Performing Arts/Events Director and Coordinator weekly to discuss upcoming events and tech needs
- In charge of light board, sound board, control booth, etc. of the theater.
- In charge of organization of all theater equipment including but not limited to cords, microphones, light board, sound board, lights, sound shells, risers, etc.
- Ensure training happens for any student being allowed on the catwalk and other areas of the theater
- Ensure training happens for any student involved in the construction of props and sets
- Be involved with performance programs
- Present feedback and ideas to the Performing Arts/Events Director about shows
- Supervise any tech students involved in shows and events
- Attend all school events, including evenings, to run the control booth and any other needs the Performing Arts/Events Director may have
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before all events to ensure set up is ready
- Set up all community performances for our performing/audition groups
- Fulfill assigned non-instructional responsibilities, including but not limited to, before- and after-school student arrival and dismissal (carpool) supervision.
Qualifications:
- Hold an associate's degree (or higher) from an accredited institution
- Provide original official copies of all college/university transcripts
- Cleared fingerprinting/background check
- Flexible, hardworking, and committed to the students, families, and co-workers at Vista This position often requires evening and weekend hours to support events and performances.