Job Description

Plan and oversee the technical design (scenery, lighting and sound) and installation for major theatrical and performing arts productions in the David O McKay Auditorium and Little Theatre. Coordinate and provide for each of them the technical and staging support required as well as for other events in these venues. Serve as contact person for FM’s and IT’s routine maintenance of the facilities and technical support equipment and recommend service and repair and replacement of said facilities and equipment and coordinate the planning and work required for upgrades and improvement. Teach technical Theatre (THEA 142) once a year as adjunct faculty.Primary ResponsibilitiesTechnical Theatre Design and Installation (70%)Direct and manage technical operations of theatre productions or performing arts in the main theatre venues.Work with theatre director/faculty and music faculty in set, lighting and sound design for performances.Work with theatre faculty in maintaining scene shops, constructing and installing sets/lighting/sound devices for productions.Serve as building supervisor after normal hours of operation, or during assigned productions and performances.Ensure smooth operation of the technical aspects of all productions.Supervise student assistants/ushers for the above mentioned events.Teach technical Theatre class (THEA 142) once a year when time allows.Coordinating (20%)Coordinate with FM and IT on the preventive and routine maintenance and repairs of facilities and equipment.Recommend equipment replacement due to wear and tear.Coordinate with scheduling about events in these venues.Coordinate with FM on maintaining/cleaning and securing the facilities.Monitoring Safety Codes (10%)Work with Campus Safety Coordinator regarding enforcement of fire regulations, safety and security practices.Implement effective risk management procedures and documentation;Develop and implement preventative maintenance and inspection policies and procedures.Coordinate with Facilities Management the work of staff responsible for maintenance and repair and the administration of contract services for HVAC.Minimum Qualification and Experience RequirementsMaster's degree in technical theatre preferred; or bachelor’s degree in technical theatre with 6-8 years of experience in the production side of the performing arts; or bachelor’s degree in performing arts with 6-8 of technical management experience in operating a theater.Technical theatre director level skill in theatrical productions with experience in stage rigging, projection, and stagecraft along with the capacity to construct set designs including utilization of in-house acoustical shell and soft goods and projection screens.Valid Hawaii driver's license.Skill SetKnowledge and experience in set, lighting, sound design and installation for theatre production or other performing arts.Familiarity with theatrical production duties for all technical sides involved.Well-versed in Word and Excel and capable of communicating over the Internet.Be able to teach, select, supervise, motivate, train and evaluate the work of students and staff and foster a positive work attitude based on teamwork.Benefits401(k) matchingTuition benefits for employee and qualified dependentsMedical and DentalShort- and Long-term disability benefitsPaid parental and maternity leaveRelocation PackageApproximate starting salary: $75,000 – $88,000. The wage offered could be above or below range based on education and experience as it relates to the job descriptionPhysical Demands:The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Climbing ladders and stairs and working at heights of 20-40 feet above the floor should be expected. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.As an educational institution affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU–Hawaii prefers to hire qualified members of the Church in good standing, as authorized under 41 C.F.R. § 60-1.5 (a)(6). To be eligible for employment, applicants who are members of the Church must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend and receive a clearance from the Church’s Ecclesiastical Clearance Office. Job applicants must be able to meet these conditions to advance through the hiring process successfully. An expired temple recommend will prevent consideration for hire.

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