Assistant Theatrical Technician- Childrens Theatre-in-the-Woods (Seasonal, 40 hours per week, early June to mid-August)
About The Position
Under the direction of the Theatrical Technician assist in the following: Load in and setup theater’s Audio system prior to season Load in and setup of Artist equipment and performance elements Take down and load out of Artist Equipment and performance elements Setup and take down of all theatrical equipment, stage sets, props and audio Maintain the Stage in a neat and orderly condition Ensure that all equipment is in good and proper working condition Keep inventory of theatrical expendable inventories, such as, Gaff Tape, Glue, power/hand tools, etc. Load out and return the theater’s audio system at the end of the season Serve as A2 and stage technician for all performances Work with National Park Service employees to ensure a high-quality presentation of the performances Report maintenance related issues or damage of any theatrical equipment to the Theatrical Technician in a timely manner If requested by the Theatrical Technician, operate Front of House Mixing consoles on a limited basis Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must have basic working knowledge of mixing live performances
- Must have basic working knowledge of stage directions, setting up and pinning the stage, and troubleshooting audio systems
- Must have basic working knowledge of digital consoles and audio best practices
- Ability to read stage plots and audio input lists
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
- Must be able to work early mornings, afternoons, and weekends
- Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather
- Must possess a valid US state issued driver's license
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, move quickly, and stand for long periods of time
- We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment.
- The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions.
- Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation.
Responsibilities
- Load in and setup theater’s Audio system prior to season
- Load in and setup of Artist equipment and performance elements
- Take down and load out of Artist Equipment and performance elements
- Setup and take down of all theatrical equipment, stage sets, props and audio
- Maintain the Stage in a neat and orderly condition
- Ensure that all equipment is in good and proper working condition
- Keep inventory of theatrical expendable inventories, such as, Gaff Tape, Glue, power/hand tools, etc.
- Load out and return the theater’s audio system at the end of the season
- Serve as A2 and stage technician for all performances
- Work with National Park Service employees to ensure a high-quality presentation of the performances
- Report maintenance related issues or damage of any theatrical equipment to the Theatrical Technician in a timely manner
- If requested by the Theatrical Technician, operate Front of House Mixing consoles on a limited basis
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Complimentary tickets to select performances
- Discounts at Concessions and the Gift Shop
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
