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LAWRENCE FAMILY JCC 

Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center

Jacobs Family Campus

Job Description

 

Position:   Assistant Technical Director

Reports to:   Technical Director/Theatre Manager

GENERAL DUTIES

  • Operate all audio-visual equipment, and other theatre-related equipment, of the David and Dorothea Garfield Theatre and the Jewish Community Center facilities.
  • Assist the Technical Director and the Theatre Manager in the execution of their duties in operation of 500-seat performing arts complex and banquet facility.
  • Serve as Building Supervisor after normal hours of operation, during assigned theatrical productions and rental events.
 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Audio Engineer's primary duty shall be to Design, Engineer and operate all audio equipment for live performances.
  • Supervise theatre crews and volunteers for theatre production, performances and special events.
  • Consult with technical Director, Producer, or Presenter to facilitate sound design as appropriate.
  • In absence of Technical Director, be Responsible for resolving all technical issues and/or emergencies that arise in the Theatre during a production or rental event.
  • Operate video equipment, light board and other theatrical equipment when necessary.
  • Help manage all audio-visual equipment of the DDG Theatre and the Jewish Community Center Facilities.
  • Have up-to-date knowledge of all the audio-visual equipment utilized in the DDG Theatre and throughout the JCC facilities.
  • Maintenance and control of all Audio equipment.
  • Arrange for setup of all equipment as required.
  • Supervise overhire staff and train others as needed and deemed appropriate in use of equipment.
  • Attend required staff meetings.
  • Serve as Building Supervisor after normal hours of operation, during assigned theatrical productions and rental events.
  • Operate facility HVAC to insure comfort of guests, clients, and staff during performances and events.
  • Enforce all LFJCC Safety and Security requirements.
  • Conduct building inspection and lock-down upon completion of programs or events. Set security alarms, when required.
  • Responsible for handling all issues and/or emergencies that arise in the building or upon the premises during shift.

 

ESSENTIAL SKILL FACTORS

•  A thorough understanding of Sound Equipment and Audio Design
•  The ability to mix live sound for music concerts and musical theatre.
•  The ability to trouble shoot sound related problems quickly.
•  Competent working knowledge of computers and PowerPoint presentations.
•  Basic understanding of Theatre lighting and stage equipment.
•  Ability to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks.
•  Ability to respond confidently and promptly to stressful situations.
•  Excellent customer-service skills.
•  Ability to communicate rationally, persuasively, and diplomatically with diverse groups of people.

SUPPLEMENTARY SKILL FACTORS

  • Ability to use power tools, such as table saw and drill.
  • A basic understanding of theatrical carpentry.
  • A basic understanding of theatrical rigging.

SCHEDULE OF WORK HOURS

Forty hours per week. Schedule varies due to operational needs. Numerous evenings and weekends required.

 

 

 

Please email resumes to:

davida@lfjcc.com

Or call David Atchison at

858-362-1349

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