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Posted : Friday, February 23, 2024 12:28 PM

Job Summary: The Technical Director will provide critical technical support for Mead Witter School of Music (MWSoM) events located in the Hamel Music Center and other academic spaces.
This position will have direct supervisory responsibilities and budget maintenance/oversight.
This position requires proficiency in sound, stage lighting, and video systems, production support and stage management.
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Oversee technical operations at the Hamel Music Center in the Mead Witter School of Music; providing direction in lighting, video, stage set-up, and sound in support of students, faculty, staff and guest artists.
2.
Hire, instruct, train, schedule and supervise student hourly stage crew workers to support events at the venue, including instruction in troubleshooting technical systems.
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Maintain lighting, audio/visual systems, and other technical equipment to support the school's rehearsal and performance activities and curricular mission.
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In conjunction with the Music Operations Manager; schedule, monitor and coordinate all matters related to the maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of equipment and supplies within the Hamel Music Center.
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Build and maintain an accurate and updated inventory of technical equipment and supplies needed to support the activities of the venue.
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In consultation with the Music Operations Manager, plan and coordinate activities held in the Hamel Music Center.
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Maintain and enforce current best practices related to health and safety standards for performance spaces.
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Advise on the budgeting of technical requirements, budgets, and equipment and its upkeep.
Responsibilities: Directs the set up and maintenance of technical and operational equipment for theater performances to ensure high quality theater production and department sustainability.
Provides technical instruction, develops and implements safety policy, and may develop program budgets, and/or train and supervise stage crews (professional and/or students).
30% Directs the planning, staffing, and execution of technical production and theatrical operations before and during performances 30% Instructs students in the preparation, construction, and operation of performance art productions, systems and equipment 10% May develop unit operating budgets and identify opportunities for new unit income generating programs and services 10% Inspects, maintains, and repairs equipment to ensure optimal and safe operation 10% Cleans and maintains organization of theater and technical production equipment 10% Develops and directs implementation of operating policies and procedures with health and safety regulations, institutional policies, and unit objectives Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison.
We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community.
We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
Education: Required H.
S.
Diploma Preferred Bachelor's Degree Qualifications: Required Qualifications: - Highest level, current technical theater knowledge and experience in the operation and maintenance of acoustical/sound and theatrical lighting systems, video/data projection equipment and the operation of stage rigging and lift equipment.
- Experience coordinating, supervising, training and evaluating employees.
- Knowledge of event production support and operational tasks.
- Knowledge of procedural best practices, health and safety regulations as they apply to performance venues.
- Able to stand, walk, climb, and lift extensively, as well as good vision and hearing.
Preferred qualifications: - Theatrical rigging certification (ETCP) Work Type: Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: Minimum $53,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications Additional Information: This position does not currently supervise other employees, but may do so in the future.
How to Apply: Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.
For questions on the position, contact: Anne Brutosky, Department Administrator, administrator@music.
wisc.
edu or (608) 263-4734.
To apply for this position, you will need to upload a cover letter and resume.
A reference list will be asked during the finalist stage.
We will request at least three professional references, including your current/most recent supervisor.
References will not be contacted without advance notice.
Contact: Anne Brutosky anne.
brutosky@wisc.
edu 608-263-4734 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1.
See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title: Technical Director(AR010) Department(s): A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/MEADWITTER SCHOOL OF MUSIC Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: 294601-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.
We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Employment will require a criminal background check.
It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released.
See Wis.
Stat.
sec.
19.
36(7).
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• Phone : (608) 263-4734

• Location : 500 Lincoln Dr, Madison, WI

• Post ID: 9134786282


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