Technical Coordinator

Technical Coordinator

Cuesta College

Salary: $60,324.00 - $66,516.00 Annually

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: FY2425-00012

Location: San Luis Obispo Campus, CA

Department: Administrative Services

Closing: 8/20/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Description Summary

DEFINITION

Under general supervision of the CPAC Supervisor, ensure the overall safety and organization of technical production areas, create technical and esthetic solutions for dramatic productions and other programs offered to the public, supervise others in the safe use of technical equipment and materials, and perform other duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Technical Coordinator is distinguished from other positions in that the incumbent fuses artistic and technical methodologies in collaboration with faculty, students, and other artists to produce live and recorded performances. This position requires a high level of both technical and artistic prowess to mediate between the needs of the artistic team and the safety of cast, crew, and audience; the consequences of error in this position may be lethal. The incumbent must have excellent interpersonal skills to work with students, staff, community members and volunteers in the realization of the technical and esthetic needs of stage production. The incumbent must also have strong time management skills to juggle multiple assignments and meet deadlines, as well as the flexibility to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends.

Incumbents in this position contribute to institutional effectiveness and encourage a learning environment by monitoring the safe use of materials, equipment, and systems used in the Cultural and Performing Arts Center.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Where You Will Work

Serving all of San Luis Obispo County, Cuesta College has provided comprehensive associate degree offerings, certificates, and community programs to the region since 1964. The main campus is located along scenic Highway 1, west of San Luis Obispo and east of the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Cuesta College has a North County Campus in Paso Robles, and South County Center, in Arroyo Grande.

Who We Are

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work we do. Cuesta College is proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As part of the Cuesta College team, you can expect to be part of a collaborative community of faculty, classified professionals, administrators, students, and community partners advancing educational excellence with intentional support services leading to student success and completion.

Additional information about the college can be found at

https://www.cuesta.edu/about/index.html

The college planning documents can be found at

https://www.cuesta.edu/about/collegeplans/index.html

Our Student Equity Action Plan can be found at

https://www.cuesta.edu/about/info/student-equity-initiatives/equity/index.html

We offer comprehensive benefit options. Information about benefits can be found at

https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/benefits-insurance/index.html

Essential Functions & Qualifications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Technical Coordination of Facility:

• Develop and implement health and safety procedures that will govern all users of the CPAC facility and fall in line with OSHA and Fire Marshal requirements and guidelines;

• Develop and implement procedures for the use of CPAC technical systems and equipment;

• Coordinate scheduled maintenance and repair of CPAC technical systems and stage and scene shop equipment in consultation with Technical Director and CPAC Supervisor;

• Monitor the facility for security and liability issues and coordinate with proper campus resources to resolve;

• Work with the tech team in order to research and purchase new and replacement equipment;

• Work with the tech team in order to implement and maintain storage solutions for equipment and materials;

• Explain and monitor the restrictions and safety issues of the various theater spaces for both technical and non-technical students, staff, and clients;

• Maintain inventory of scene shop equipment, stage properties, and construction consumables.

Technical Coordination of Production:

• Determine production requirements through script analysis and consultation with production team;

• Develop and monitor the budget for the technical aspects of play production;

• Develop technical production calendars for productions; schedule load-ins, light hang, painting periods, dry and wet technical rehearsals;

• Draft technical drawings for the construction and layout of stage scenery and props;

• Develop materials lists, order, and pick up materials and equipment;

• Oversee safe and esthetic construction of scenery and props for production, monitor proper use of light and sound equipment for production, and complete difficult tasks beyond the time commitment and abilities of the technical crew;

• Coordinate the set-up of audience seating and soft-masking with Technical Director;

• Coordinate strike call (dismantling procedures for taking apart and restoring scenery, props, and equipment);

• Coordinate lab time schedule with faculty and monitor student safety during use.

PREFERRED FUNCTIONS

Production Design:

• Conceptualize and design one or more of the following components: scenery, props, and/or lighting. Duties may include:

• Create scale model or other illustration of scenery such as 3D virtual or rendering;

• Draft set design plates to include ground plan, front elevations, sectional views, and detail drawings as needed to communicate design to technical crew and production team;

• Create color palette in concert with other design team members;

• Draft light plot and subsequent paperwork to include patch sheets and instrument schedules;

• Design and program the movement of stage lighting and effects through a production (cueing).

Duties may require the ability to:

• Bend and twist, push and pull, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl;

• Reach in all directions;

• Read and comprehend printed matter, text, and data on computer monitors;

• Communicate intelligibly and effectively via speech, telephone, written correspondence, and email;

• Sit or stand for extended periods of time;

• Lift and/or carry 50 pounds;

• Possess manual dexterity sufficient for keyboard and other office equipment operation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF PARTICULAR POSITIONS WITHIN CLASSIFICATIONS MAY VERY BECAUSE JOB DUTIES MAY VARY BY WORK LOCATION.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Required

• Associate's degree with a concentration in technical theater and design.

Experience:

Required

• At least two years of experience in technical theater

Preferred Experiences

• Four years of experience in technical design, with two of those years in a technical theater management position;

• Experiences both in and out of academia.

• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge of:

• Safety regulations as it applies to the theater complex and equipment used there within;

• Use of the following software types: Microsoft Office suites (i.e., Word, Excel, etc.), CAD drafting programs and 3D modeling programs (i.e., AutoCad, Vectorworks, Spotlight, Google Sketch up etc.), image manipulation and layout (i.e., Photoshop, Illustrator);

• Engineering principles, specifically comprehension of dynamic load calculations as it applies to scenery and rigging;

• Tools, materials, methods, and terminology used in stage carpentry, props, metalworking, rigging, and electrical processes;

• Tools, materials, methods, and terminology used in art processes such as paint systems, color theory, theatrical coatings, etc.;

• Stage equipment such as orchestra pit, fly gallery, and traps;

• Production and design process and timeline as it applies to scenery, sound, and lighting.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties;

• Communicate, orally and in writing, complex technical ideas and systems thoroughly, and then effectively translate the same information to non-technical people;

• Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and of staff and students with physical and learning disabilities.

License and Certificates:

Required

• Valid driver's license and eligible to obtain California driver's license upon hire.

Additional Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY

Candidates will be required to submit ALL of the required documents below when applying for this position. When uploading documents, PDF uploads are preferred.

• Cover letter;

• Resume;

• Reference List (see further instructions below);

• Diversity statement (see further instructions below).

Diversity Statement Instructions: Cuesta College is committed to building and maintaining a workforce that reflects and honors the diversity of our students. It is important to us that our faculty, staff, and administrators demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds as well as sexual orientation and abilities of all constituents in the Cuesta College community.

In 500 words or less, with consideration to our Mission Statement and our values expressed above, please explain how you will demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in this position.

Reference List Instructions: Your reference list must include three professional references, their contact information, and their relationship to you.

Completed online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date for this position. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, MAILED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

SALARY SCHEDULE

Below is the full salary schedule range for this position, steps A through E. Per Cuesta College's bargaining agreement, new employees are placed at Steps A through C, which is the anticipated hiring range also listed below. The bargaining agreement also includes step and longevity increases. For a full salary schedule, please see our website: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/salary_schedules.html

• Salary Schedule Range: $5,027 - $6,111 per month.

• Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,027 - $5,543 per month.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Cuesta College will not sponsor any visa applications.

San Luis Obispo County Community College District ("Cuesta College") is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and state law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cuesta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

In compliance with California law, all prospective staff and students are entitled to read the Annual Security Report, published each October by the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety. This report contains information about our emergency and crime reporting procedures, as well as crime statistics for the past 3 years. You may request a copy of this report at one of our two Public Safety Offices: on SLO campus at Building 6600A or on North County Campus at building N1021, during campus business hours. You may also access the complete text of this report at the following website address: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/publicsafety/clery_act

Cuesta College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9 to data from U.S Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. For further information, visit: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/Job_Opportunities.html

Interview Process Information

Selected applicants will be invited to attend a Zoom interview on Thursday, September 5, 2024.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://apptrkr.com/5332234

The San Luis Obispo County Community College District promotes inclusiveness, prohibits discrimination, and encourages all qualified persons to apply. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Cuesta College actively seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds to assist students, staff, and faculty. For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) assistance with the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office: (805) 546-3129.

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