POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the overall operations of the Performing Arts Center(PAC) and Lion Arena, including scheduling and coordinating fine and performing arts activities, designing and operating light, sound, and stage equipment, coordinating ticket sales, and providing support for activities, events, and performances in both venues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma
• Work related experience as technical director, lighting design and or set design

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS:

This position requires a self-motivated individual with the ability to exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others; arrive at decisions, develop conclusions, or develop solutions; ability to communicate effectively with a diverse workforce and student population; ability to prioritize and delegate projects; ability to meet timelines and follow-through; ability to present materials effectively to individual students or groups; ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion; demonstrate ethical conduct and professionalism; ability to effectively train, evaluate and develop staff members; ability to handle personnel issues in a highly confidential manner. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, other departments, students, and the public.

EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE:

Working knowledge of electronics, stage equipment and rigging, and audio-visual media; knowledge of computerized and manual stage lighting control systems; handle, use, or repair hand-held power equipment and/or light machinery; use, develop, or repair electronics or complex software (lighting and sound systems); establish methods and procedures for acquiring, installing, testing, operating, or repairing machinery or technology systems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plan, organize, schedule, coordinate, and communicate PAC and Lion Arena operations, events and performances, including the use of technical and non-technical equipment, with faculty, staff, and external groups.
• Create, update, share, and maintain a master calendar for scheduling of events and activities in the PAC and Lion Arena. Coordinate with Facilities and Grounds regarding processed reservations and conduct production meetings to aid in the coordination of activities in the both venues.
• Maintain a running inventory of all PAC and Lion Arena technical equipment and research, recommend and order new equipment as needed in conjunction with the technical director and performing arts faculty and staff.
• Inspect and perform equipment and system maintenance and/or coordinate with external representatives to perform system maintenance on a regular basis.
• Plan and conduct regular production meetings with the PAC faculty and staff regarding event and production needs.
• Train designated users on the design and programming of equipment as needed.
• Coordinate with the district's Facilities Department to assist with room setup and breakdown for PAC and Lion Arena events.
• Communicate with faculty and staff to provide high quality performing arts events.
• Schedule and coordinate with district schools and the community on participation in selected events.
• Alternating work schedule which will include weekends, evenings, and long hours.
• Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner that includes the district's core values of integrity, excellence, dignity, accountability, environmental responsibility and global citizenry.
• Communicate effectively in a professional, tactful and courteous manner with students, employees, faculty, and the general public.
• Ensure that all activities are conducted within the established guidelines of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner with minimal supervision.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Attend meetings and training as directed.
• Present and communicate in a professional manner.
• Work additional hours or overtime as directed.
• Ability to lift 40lbs. to shoulder height occasionally
• Other duties as assigned by Principal/Supervisor.

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