Arts Production Specialist

The J.W. Seabrook Auditorium falls under the organizational structure of Business Services within the Business and Finance Division. The J.W. Seabrook Auditorium is the primary administrative focus for the operation, promotion, and maintenance of the artistic endeavors of all university students and faculty and the presentation of non-revenue generating special events, which complement other activities and enrich our local and campus community. The J.W. Seabrook Auditorium was designed as an educational facility to enhance and further the performing arts on the campus by coordinating and administering performing arts technical services and/or facilities/program management, and the teaching and supervising of students learning the art.

The state-of-the-art facility serves as a training ground for those students interested in managing arts equipment and products. Required classes are conducted providing students hands on experience thru the design of production components of the performing arts, the creation of production components of the performing arts, demonstrating the technical use of lighting and audio/video equipment, and the safe and proper use of power and hand tools. The J.W. Seabrook Auditorium fully integrates the Fayetteville State University's academic performing arts departments into its programming. This facility enhances the quality of learning and provides the training ground for the institution's performing arts students in theatre and music. Through an academic program covering all aspects of theatre and music study and production, the Auditorium strives to provide a complete theatrical and musical education. The educational and performance activities such as "Philadanco", "Alice in Wonderland", "Show Time at Seabrook", etc. are student centered culminating into live performances before diverse audiences. Student attendance at many of the productions and events held at the Auditorium is a requirement for grading purposes. In addition to the FSU Theatre, the J.W. Seabrook Auditorium also serves as home for the University Student Concert Choirs, the FSU Symphonic Band, the FSU Jazz Ensemble, the N.C. Theatre Conference, the N.C. Orchestra Festival, and the Chancellor's Speaker Series of events.

Ensures on-site presence for the opening and closing of the facility for all scheduled academic classroom settings for class credits, student activity office events, performing & fine arts shows, Chancellor's Speaker Series, university-sponsored events, and community involvement events. Position services the University by working with faculty and staff members to coordinate and administer performing arts technical services and/or facilities/program management, as well as the teaching and supervising of students learning art. The individual is to also perform work with the front-of-house and back-of-house activities throughout the duration of each scheduled event. The position performs technical work in installing and maintaining sophisticated stage lighting, sound, projection, rigging, and related systems to meet client needs for stage productions and other activities.

Works through a crew of laborers engaged in performing a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled production needs of events at the J.W. Seabrook Auditorium; facilitates all technical and house management aspects for all concerts, recitals, lectures, films, and classes throughout the seasons. Responsible for checking the user's rental form for "technical riders"; determine in advance set-up requirements, including chairs, stands, sound, lighting, and any additional equipment for each artist or performing group. Work with faculty members, students, university staff, outside clients, and/or promoters to design, create, and develop production requirements.

Bachelor's degree in public health or public health education, or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Two years of experience in stage rigging, audio-visual equipment operation and supervision; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. One year experience in computer software and hardware for audio-visual systems.

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

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