Pepperdine University is hiring: Assistant Technical Production Manager in Malib

The Assistant Technical Production Manager is responsible for supervision of technical operations for the Center of the Arts and is responsible for implementing successful events and supervising student and overhire technical staff. This position serves as the lead technician for most shows and concerts. This position reports to and assists the Technical Production Manager in handling all of the technical needs at the Center for the Arts. The person in this position is responsible for working with guest artists and technicians to ensure high quality productions while maintaining a safe and pleasant working atmosphere. This position helps the Center for the Arts achieve its mission of presenting an innovative, unique, entertaining, and diverse program of exceptional performances and museum exhibitions and thus:

1. Enhance the educational experience at the University for all students and to provide a professional laboratory to train students in the arts;
2. Foster artistic excellence and creativity;
3. Connect Pepperdine University and the richly varied communities of Los Angeles and surrounding communities.

Duties

• Supervise light hang, focus, and programming for Center for the Arts and Fine Arts events, serving as Master Electrician and on site lighting head.
• Supervise student and overhire crew for set-up, performance, strike, and maintenance for all events.
• Serve as Lead of Production when necessary for Center for the Arts events.
• Work with Technical Production Manager on scheduling, staffing, and theatre production needs.
• Review plans for production elements of Center for the Arts presentations, university events, and community events in Smothers Theatre, Raitt Recital Hall, and Lindhurst Theatre.
• Train technical staff on safe and efficient back of house functions, including light board and sound board operation, running fly system, and other technical duties as necessary.
• Work with Technical Production Manager to purchase technical equipment and materials for shows and investigate theatre and facility improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Uphold University mission through work performed.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required: BA in Theatre or the equivalent. 1-3 years professional experience in Technical Theatre. Experience supervising unskilled theatre technicians; expert in professional theatre protocol; working knowledge of stage management, lighting, rigging, and sound. Must possess a strong ability to identify and correct safety hazards and be proactive about safety concerns within the theatrical/event setting.
Experience with common theatre technologies including lighting consoles (ETC Ion and Net3 systems), programming for intelligent fixtures, Yamaha audio consoles, Mac and PC computers, and counterweight fly system.

Preferred: BA in Technical Theatre or the equivalent. 3-5 years professional experience in Technical Theatre, including supervising student crew. Expert knowledge of advanced lighting systems, electrical power, interpretation of touring plots, and programming.

Qualified individuals should be able to articulate a strong commitment to diversity, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws.

This is a Regular, Nonexempt, 40 hour per week position.

Expected Pay Range: $22.50 - $25.00 per hour

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.

About the company

Pepperdine University is a private research university affiliated with the Churches of Christ whose main campus is located near Malibu, California.