Technical Assistant I - (Part-Time) - Bristol Community College

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Technical Assistant I - (Part-Time)

DEPARTMENT: Administration and Finance

PRIMARY LOCATION: Fall River

REPORTS TO: Theatre Director, Set Design and Production

POSITION STATUS: This is a part-time, classified (AFSCME), non-benefitted, up to 15 hours per week position, some nights and weekends required.

SALARY: $20.28 per hour.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Technical Assistant works closely with the Theatre Director in developing, constructing, and maintaining the lighting, sound, A/V and rigging equipment for events in the Margaret L. Jackson Arts Center. The Technical Assistant provides production assistance to the Performing Arts department as well as community theatres, dance and a variety of external organizations. The Technical Assistant supervises production and technical crews composed of student and local theatre stagehands and acts as the Theatre Director's representative when the Theatre Director is unavailable for events and shows. Design opportunities available.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the day to day operations of a vibrant college theatre. Including maintaining lighting, rigging, audio, and A/V gear

• Assist in training and supervising students on proper equipment protocols, communicating and enforcing safety procedures in scenery/electrics/rigging.

• Support the technical needs of the performing arts program, rental clients and college events. Duties often include evening/weekend work calls, technical rehearsals, concerts, and performance support on mainstage and studio productions.

• Monitor the daily activities of computer labs.

• Assist students, faculty and the community with computer questions and requests.

• Assist with the installation of software and hardware in College computer labs.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year of computer-related work or educational experience.

• Good knowledge of Windows-based and Macintosh operating systems.

• Experience working with educational software.

• Ability to work independently with little supervision.

• Excellent customer-service attitude.

• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Supervisory experience.

• The ability to design and construct production equipment from sketches, diagrams or plans.

• The ability to read and understand floor plans, color schemes, stage lighting, and basic construction plans or blueprints.

• Mechanical skills in the construction, operation, and minor repair of sound and lighting equipment and the use of hand and power tools.

• Knowledge of ETC EOS software a plus.

• Familiarity with live audio mixing.

• Familiarity with A/V equipment and best practices

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The employee must meet the physical demands and work environment of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action:

Bristol Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, TitleVII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Title IX Officer, Emmanuel Echevarria at diversitytitleix@bristolcc.edu or 774.357.2682; the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Application Instructions:

TO APPLY: Please complete our online application by clicking on the "Apply" button. The position will be open to applicants until filled. Review of applications will begin 10 calendar days from the posting date.

REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLETE APPLICATION PROCESS:

1. A completed Bristol Community College Employment Application.

2. A current resume/curriculum vitae.

3. A cover letter that demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the desired and required qualifications of the position (not limited in length).

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Bristol Community College is an institution that does not sponsor work authorization.

A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted for all positions.

The college will independently verify education credentials as provided on the application. For certain positions that require a college degree, the hired candidate must supply official transcripts upon hire. Transcripts must include your name and degrees conferred.