Coordinator, Theatre Production

4 weeks ago

Saanich, Canada Alliance for Arts and Culture Full time
Crofton House School offers a girl-centred learning environment for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Here, students are motivated to strive for their best selves, embracing academic challenge and diverse experiences, guided by staff who know them and believe in them.

Our approach supports the whole girl in her social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Guided by the School's values of courage, creativity and citizenship, students are able to discover and pursue their own paths, developing the confidence and capacity to thrive and positively influence the world around them.

Established in 1898, Crofton House has a long history of girl-centred education. Today, the School has over 900 students and almost 200 staff members learning, working and playing on our 10-acre campus in Vancouver.

Coordinator, Theatre Production & Rentals

Full-Time, Fixed-term Contract (Medical Leave)

Reporting to the Director, Operations & Technology, this role is responsible for the technical operations of all campus productions, concerts and events, as well as managing the theatre facility.

This role is based in-person from 8:00am - 4:30pm, but could vary from time to time to support the operational needs of the School (evening and weekend work required). This position is not eligible for remote work.

Responsibilities:

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the technical operations of all CHS productions, concerts, rehearsals, assemblies, guest lectures, and other community events in the Theatre, drama studio, Manrell Hall, and other locations as required.
2. Establish operating policies and guidelines for the safe use of the school's theatre facilities and performance spaces, and proactively communicate and implement these to students, teachers and staff.
3. Program and operate theatrical lighting, sound, and video systems in the theatre and drama studio.
4. Live stream and/or create video and audio recordings of events when requested.
5. Setup temporary AV systems around campus (sports days, outdoor band performances, etc).
6. Facilitate live translation services as requested.
7. Participate in bi-weekly whole school operations meetings, and assist in the planning of school events.
8. Perform regular maintenance and repairs on theatre equipment.
9. Coordinate the movement of choir risers, acoustic shells, and the grand piano on and off stage to accommodate the different needs of performance groups and classes.
10. Train, schedule, and supervise our student tech crew in the areas of lighting, sound, projection, stage management, and backstage safety.
11. Train staff and teachers on the use of theatre and AV equipment as required.
12. Responsible, in conjunction with the IT department, for the AV systems in Manrell Hall, the junior and senior school gyms, and the junior school atrium, as these are frequently used as event and performance venues.
13. Oversee the Theatre and Foyer calendars, which include class schedules and event bookings, and find solutions to schedule conflicts; this involves daily communication with teachers and staff, as these spaces are in high demand.
14. Provide AV support and facility supervision/management for rental events in the theatre and other Crofton venues as required.
15. Support the IT department with AV related tickets when required.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Minimum 1+ years working in a theatre technician capacity.
2. Bachelor's Degree in Theatre production, IT or equivalent years of experience an asset.

Skills/Competences:

- Oversee production technical requirements.
- Schedule productions and theatre availability.
- Provide A/V technical support for teachers and staff and school events.
- Train and teach students and staff on theatre production and stagecraft.
- Oversee production initiatives and ensure safe operation of equipment.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Strong problem solving skills.
- Proactive and flexible, self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Flexible with the ability to adjust to changing priorities and schedules.
- Be open and accept change with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications skills.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Experience working with youth an asset.
- Expertise with lighting, sound, rigging and production.
- Strong working knowledge in the operation of digital control boards, sound boards and routing systems.

Experience with the following would be an asset:

- ETC lighting consoles.
- LED and conventional lighting fixtures.
- Yamaha digital sound consoles.
- Live audio mixing, particularly for musical theatre.
- Dante and NDI network protocols.
- Scenic carpentry and rigging.
- Video production.

How to Apply:

Employment and Application Details:
Please note that applicants must be able to legally work in Canada. Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received. This role is scheduled to start ASAP and run until June 2025. Compensation: $60,000 - $68,000 depending on experience. Please note this role is not eligible for benefits (extended health, dental, RRSP) due to the short duration of the contract.

Please include the following with your application:
- A cover letter and current resume that outlines exact dates of employment, the organization, job title and responsibilities. If you have gaps in your employment history, please advise as to why.
- Please clearly identify your educational background and history of professional development related to this position.

Apply online at www.croftonhouse.ca/careers. We thank all candidates in advance. We will, however, contact only those selected for an interview. No phone calls, please.

The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture is honoured to work on the traditional, unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and 240 other Indigenous communities across BC.

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