The Atlanta Opera - Lighting Supervisor / Production Coordinator Job Opening
Reports to: Director of Production
Employment Status: Full-time
Supervisory Requirements: Yes
SUMMARY
The Lighting Supervisor/Production Coordinator reports directly to the Director of Production and provides oversight of all lighting activities in support of the mission of The Atlanta Opera. The Lighting Supervisor/Production Coordinator actively manages the lighting operations and provides administrative support for the Production Department.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - Lighting Supervisor
- Liaison with Lighting Designers and Projections Designers for light plot and specifications, providing necessary information (ground plans, inventory lists, preliminary schedules, etc…)
- Draft plots as necessary
- Advise on feasibility of design, in consultation with Technical Director, with respect to venue limitations, inventory, budget, schedule, and other special concern.
- Plan lighting, sound, and projections hang, focus, and cueing in consultation with Technical Director.
- Make orders of lighting, sound, and projections equipment (rental gear, expendables, special equipment, etc…)
- Manage electrics/ projections budget
- Supervise hanging of all lights and lighting equipment
- Supervise focus
- Attend all services with Lighting Designer
- Call follow spot cues as necessary
- Attend all performances
- Maintain all TAO lighting, sound, and projections equipment (owned, rented, or borrowed)
- Maintain all communication equipment (clear-com headsets, two-way radios, etc…)
- Supervise audio/visual technician in venue
- Advise/provide technical support as needed with respect to lighting at special events or functions
- Other duties, as assigned
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - Production Coordinator
- Reconcile and track all expenses incurred by the Production Department and report to the Finance Office as needed
- Maintain all files for the Production Department, including, but not limited to receipts, expenses, and contracts
- Assist the Director of Production in the maintenance and creation of all scenery, props and costume rental files for use on the website and other methods of distribution and presentation
- Assist the Director of Production with the execution and payment processing for Production Department contracts, including but not limited to designers and scenery rentals
- Assist the Director of Production in adhering to USA guidelines for all Union designers as needed
- Assist the Director of Production in the coordination and execution of new hire paperwork for Production personnel
- Assist the Director of Production in Production Department hourly payroll processing
- Other duties, as assigned
COMPETENCIES
- Excellent written and oral communication and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently
- Excellent computer skills and aptitude, especially using the Microsoft Office Suite, as well as the ability to quickly learn new software programs.
- Proficient digital drafting
- Knowledge or strong interest in opera preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively within production team and with multiple departments
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Theatre or related field
- At least 4 years work experience in theatrical production with a demonstrated track record of increased responsibility
- Ability to sit at a desk for up to and over eight hours per day
- Ability to communicate using a phone and headset
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Have valid driver’s license
- Must perform the functions of the position in a safe manner
- Position requires evening and weekend obligations during the opera season
Please send resume to [email protected]. No phone calls please.
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