Town of Wake Forest, NC
PT Technical Operations Specialist
Town of Wake Forest, NC, Wake Forest, North Carolina, us, 27588
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General Statement of Duties:
Performs responsible technical work operating, maintaining, and safeguarding the technical assets of the Centre, including the use of lights, sound, communications equipment, and the use and maintenance of the stage facilities.
Distinguishing Features of the Class:
An employee in this class communicates with agents/artists regarding technical requirements and executes all technical riders. Work includes communicating with facility renters and visiting organizations to execute their technical and room layout needs, as well as assisting with Town sponsored events, meetings, and conferences at the Renaissance Centre. Work also involves maintaining the Centre’s high artistic standards while ensuring that all work is done safely, efficiently, and on time. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Technical Operations Manager and is evaluated through reports and progress on assigned duties, planning projects, and efforts put forth towards operational excellence.
Employee Values:
Employees of the Town of Wake Forest are expected to uphold and exhibit the Town’s shared employee values of caring, commitment, character, and collaboration.
Duties and Responsibilities
Operate, maintain, and safeguard the technical assets of the theatre, including audio or lighting control board operations.
Maintain audio adjustments that ensure safe audio levels while providing a professional mix and/or appropriate lighting design for various events.
Set up and tear down equipment for events and live performances.
Maintain a general working knowledge of all house equipment and troubleshoot basic audio situations as they arise.
Determine the necessary technical support (lighting, sound, staging, special needs) required for all events and performances in advance of production dates.
Design, set up, maintain, and operate lighting and sound systems for theatre, dance, music, and other productions, and assist guest designers and arts professionals with technical matters.
Assist the Production Manager with technical advances with Artists.
Attend technical week rehearsals to oversee and assist in mounting theatrical shows.
Make recommendations to the Manager regarding capital purchases of technical equipment and other supplies.
Communicate with renters to assist with technical needs and room set‑up requirements.
Direct facility renters and visiting productions to safety, technical characteristics, and other areas of facility operations.
Assist the Centre Specialist with technical and set‑up needs for cultural and educational classes in the Arts Annex.
Assist with Town‑sponsored events, meetings, and/or conferences at the Renaissance Centre.
Train and operate the technical and video equipment at Town Hall for Board of Commissioner meetings and serve as an assistant Tech for meetings.
Maintain a flexible work schedule.
Perform related duties as required within the scope of this classification.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to analyze and identify technical needs and support for various events and performances.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to design lighting and sound systems appropriate for each performance or oversee stage crews and volunteers.
Ability to perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of various groups, vendors, co-workers, and others.
Diplomatic and courteous interaction with the public, technical personnel, performers, agents, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
Desirable Education and Experience Graduation from High School or three (3) or more years of professional tour and stage production experience.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to perform the basic life operational functions of reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking, and hearing.
Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and lift, push or pull objects up to 100 pounds using appropriate tools.
Must possess visual acuity to perform visual inspections of audio‑visual and other technical equipment.
Once an offer of employment has been extended, candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation, including NC State Bureau of Investigation fingerprinting.
Benefits
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Optional Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Long‑term and Short‑term Disability Programs
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Accounts
Pension
Deferred Compensation (457) Plan and 401(k)
Social Security
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program
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General Statement of Duties:
Performs responsible technical work operating, maintaining, and safeguarding the technical assets of the Centre, including the use of lights, sound, communications equipment, and the use and maintenance of the stage facilities.
Distinguishing Features of the Class:
An employee in this class communicates with agents/artists regarding technical requirements and executes all technical riders. Work includes communicating with facility renters and visiting organizations to execute their technical and room layout needs, as well as assisting with Town sponsored events, meetings, and conferences at the Renaissance Centre. Work also involves maintaining the Centre’s high artistic standards while ensuring that all work is done safely, efficiently, and on time. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Technical Operations Manager and is evaluated through reports and progress on assigned duties, planning projects, and efforts put forth towards operational excellence.
Employee Values:
Employees of the Town of Wake Forest are expected to uphold and exhibit the Town’s shared employee values of caring, commitment, character, and collaboration.
Duties and Responsibilities
Operate, maintain, and safeguard the technical assets of the theatre, including audio or lighting control board operations.
Maintain audio adjustments that ensure safe audio levels while providing a professional mix and/or appropriate lighting design for various events.
Set up and tear down equipment for events and live performances.
Maintain a general working knowledge of all house equipment and troubleshoot basic audio situations as they arise.
Determine the necessary technical support (lighting, sound, staging, special needs) required for all events and performances in advance of production dates.
Design, set up, maintain, and operate lighting and sound systems for theatre, dance, music, and other productions, and assist guest designers and arts professionals with technical matters.
Assist the Production Manager with technical advances with Artists.
Attend technical week rehearsals to oversee and assist in mounting theatrical shows.
Make recommendations to the Manager regarding capital purchases of technical equipment and other supplies.
Communicate with renters to assist with technical needs and room set‑up requirements.
Direct facility renters and visiting productions to safety, technical characteristics, and other areas of facility operations.
Assist the Centre Specialist with technical and set‑up needs for cultural and educational classes in the Arts Annex.
Assist with Town‑sponsored events, meetings, and/or conferences at the Renaissance Centre.
Train and operate the technical and video equipment at Town Hall for Board of Commissioner meetings and serve as an assistant Tech for meetings.
Maintain a flexible work schedule.
Perform related duties as required within the scope of this classification.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to analyze and identify technical needs and support for various events and performances.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to design lighting and sound systems appropriate for each performance or oversee stage crews and volunteers.
Ability to perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of various groups, vendors, co-workers, and others.
Diplomatic and courteous interaction with the public, technical personnel, performers, agents, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
Desirable Education and Experience Graduation from High School or three (3) or more years of professional tour and stage production experience.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to perform the basic life operational functions of reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking, and hearing.
Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and lift, push or pull objects up to 100 pounds using appropriate tools.
Must possess visual acuity to perform visual inspections of audio‑visual and other technical equipment.
Once an offer of employment has been extended, candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation, including NC State Bureau of Investigation fingerprinting.
Benefits
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Optional Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Long‑term and Short‑term Disability Programs
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Accounts
Pension
Deferred Compensation (457) Plan and 401(k)
Social Security
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program
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