Theater Production Specialist

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About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

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Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

The Theater Production Specialist serves as a primary technical lead for events presented at the Ferst Center for the Arts, a 900-seat professional performing arts venue. This position independently manages all aspects of their technical discipline across professional touring productions, campus presentations, student showcases, and corporate rentals, including advancing technical requirements with artists and clients, operating and supervising the use of professional theatrical systems, leading stage crews, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety compliance within stage operations. This position will interact on a regular basis with: guest artists and their production teams, rental clients, campus partners, students, staff, and faculty. This position typically will advise and counsel: rental clients, students, and campus partners. This position will supervise: part-time production staff and student workers.

Job Duty 1 -
Lead load-in and load-out for each production within their technical discipline; serve as primary crew lead during event execution for part-time production staff and student workers.

Job Duty 2 -
Program, operate, and supervise the use of professional theatrical systems within their technical discipline across a range of event types including professional touring productions, campus presentations, student showcases, and corporate rentals.

Job Duty 3 -
Advance technical requirements with artists, touring companies, and rental clients; assess technical needs, communicate venue capabilities and policies, and ensure protocols are established and maintained within stage operations.

Job Duty 4 -
Develop and maintain accurate production documentation including technical plots, equipment logs, inventories, maintenance schedules, and post-event summaries; use that information to support operational continuity and ongoing improvement of stage operations.

Job Duty 5 -
Identify and execute matters of health and safety within stage operations, including equipment maintenance, safe rigging practices, and compliance with campus safety regulations and risk management protocols; provide safety training and briefings to crew to ensure all practices are current and align with industry standards.

Job Duty 6 -
Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
Associate's degree or Vocational School Diploma in Theater, Technical Theater, or a related field. Proficiency with professional theatrical systems and software relevant to the assigned technical discipline required.

Required Experience
Two or more years of job-related experience in a technical theater discipline within a professional events venue setting.

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater, Technical Theater, Production, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience. Experience with industry-standard show control and production software.

ABILITIES
Ability to lead electric crews effectively during production calls, including part-time stage electricians. Ability to make independent decisions under pressure during live productions. Ability to provide quality customer service and maintain composure under stress. Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by event schedules. Flexibility in on-site daily service delivery hours required.

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of stage electrics, lighting design principles, and production workflows in a professional venue setting. Knowledge of electrical safety standards, rigging practices, and risk management protocols for stage lighting systems.

SKILLS
Proficient in programming and operating professional lighting consoles, including the ETC APEX 20 and EOS platform. Proficiency in Vector Works Spotlight CAD software for lighting documentation and plot drafting. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical lighting requirements for non-technical clients and stakeholders. Time management and organizational skills to balance multiple productions and event types simultaneously.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

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This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Atlanta, GA

Job Grade: A7

Anticipated pay range of $23.70 to $25.50 will be commensurate with qualifications.

A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening