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JOB OPPORTUNITY

College Laboratory Technician: Production Manager/Technical Director
Queensborough Community College
Department of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts
The City University of New York
222-05 56th Avenue
Bayside, NY 11364

Title: College Lab Technician
Department: Speech Communication and Theatre Arts
Issue Date: 3/27/2006
Closing Date: Open until filled with first review of resumes to begin on or
after April 30, 2006
Salary: $29,960 - $40,067
PVN Number: SS - 11708

Duties: Anticipated vacancy. Support all technical and production aspects of departmental productions. Assist faculty in supervising students during lab hours. Assist in oversight of black box theatre, technical shops and departmental labs. Perform basic or schedule preventive maintenance on theatrical systems and equipment. Maintain various inventories. Assist in maintaining budgets and calendars. Schedule and facilitate weekly production meetings. Communicate with the technical director of campus performing arts center and appropriate campus offices as necessary. Supervise load-ins and strikes. Some evenings and weekend hours required. Other duties as assigned.


Qualification Requirements: Minimum requirements for College Laboratory Technician: High School diploma and (a) four years of paid full-time relevant theatre experience, or (b) a relevant Associates Degree from an accredited college and two years of related paid full-time experience, or (c) a relevant Bachelor's Degree, or (d) a combination of at least (4) years relevant theatre education and relevant working experience beyond high school. MFA in Technical Theatre, Production Management or Artistic Administration preferred. BA in related field is minimum preferred. Experience as Stage Manager, Production Manager and/or Technical Director required. Working knowledge of MS Excel and other MS Office Programs required. Working knowledge of Vector Works, Spotlight and/or Lightwright preferred. Working knowledge of scenic carpentry, stage rigging, counter weight system, stage lighting and sound, and other theatrical equipment preferred.


Include application/cover letter and resume, with PVN number to:
Speech and Theatre CLT Search Committee
Affirmative Action and Compliance Office, A-309
Queensborough Community College
The City University of New York
222-05 56th Avenue
Bayside, NY 11364