Professor - Liberal Arts jobs in Indianapolis, IN

Description

Position Purpose 

The Production Technician will support the Production (Audio, Lighting, Staging Video) and Events departments as required at The Center for the Performing Arts.

All employees are required to embrace and consistently practice our core values of Inclusion, Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation and actively participate in IDEA training and initiatives. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform the functions listed below in a satisfactory manner. The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Assist all production departments with operation and maintenance.
• Operate all technical systems for the Palladium, Tarkington, and Studio Theater as needed to include basic lighting design and audio mixing.
• May help guide over-hire and resident company crews during load-in, load-out and performances.
• Setup and operate technical elements for events scheduled in CPA ancillary spaces.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point, Q-lab
• Efficiently use technology, including Outlook, Teams and Venue Ops 
• Other Duties as Assigned

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The company will make reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to provide an excellent customer service experience internally and      externally
• Ability to work independently and also collaborate effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work in an organized manner and use time efficiently
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions

Education and Experience 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or experience.

• Experience with live performance and stage work
• Experience with digital mixing consoles and audio systems
• Experience with ETC fixture, control and dimming systems
• Experience with visual display systems
• ETCP certified technician a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in related field a plus, but not required

Supervisory Responsibility 

This position may assist with supervising over hire and resident company staff.

Work Environment 

This position operates in a fast-paced, live entertainment venue environment that requires accountability for our Core Values of Inclusion, Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The company will make reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Ability to work at heights
• Strong sensory skills, such as good eyesight, hearing and dexterity, especially in low light environments
• Ability to bend, push, lift, carry, pull and move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to speak and listen carefully, especially via radio
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms 
• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, copiers, phones and fax machines

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work 

This is a Full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt position with full benefits and 401K participation. This position requires working nights and weekends. Flexibility is required.

Other Duties

Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

AAP/EEO Statement 

The Center for the Performing Arts and the Great American Songbook Foundation provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.