Stage Technician

Woodruff Arts Center employees play an integral role in creating and supporting great art and education initiatives at the nation’s third largest arts center. Comprised of three Art Partners—Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and High Museum of Art—there’s a role for everyone at The Woodruff.

Reports to:

FLSA:

Employment Status:

The Stage Technician is responsible for performing routine duties in the support of all stage activities related to the placement and movement of equipment and instruments; for the smooth and efficient operation of both ASO, ASHL, and non-ASO events in the Memorial Arts Building including Symphony Hall, Goizueta Stage for Youth and Family and other spaces, as well as select services offsite, including park concerts, runouts, and tours. The Stage Technician will lead all ASYO rehearsals, performances, and any additional ASYO tours, conferences, or special events. In the Stage Manager’s absence, the Stage Technician leads the stage crew activity. This is a high-energy, fast-paced position requiring planning, organization, the ability to manage work for multiple concurrent projects, and attention to detail. Teamwork, attention to detail, and reliability are crucial to the success of this position. In addition, this position requires the ability to promote a positive, passionate work atmosphere by working with internal and external contacts in a professional, team-oriented manner. As a member of the stage crew, you conduct your work professionally and proactively, ensuring it is consistently correct and completed on time.

Work Schedule:

• Work hours vary per day, each week, based on production events. This position requires flexibility; nights, weekends, and holidays will be required as needed.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operate and/or troubleshoot all stage equipment. Instruct extra stagehands on how to operate these systems as needed.

Serve as stage technician for ASO, ASHL, ASYO, and non-ASO events in Symphony Hall, as well as select services outside of Symphony Hall, including park concerts, runouts, and tours. Consistently maintain stage systems and equipment and keep up-to-date maintenance records.

Prepare and execute the placement and movement of equipment for orchestra rehearsals and concerts, as well as for hall rentals and non-orchestral events, including spaces within and outside of Symphony Hall. Perform work for load-outs, load-ins, and set-ups for services in Symphony Hall, as well as tours, run-outs, and performances outside Symphony Hall. Execute equipment setup in Front of House and support spaces as needed. Perform routine maintenance as needed

Attend meetings as needed. Prepare information required for meetings and follow up on items as needed.

Perform other duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS:  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform their essential duty. The listed requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge: Requires thorough knowledge of concert production and stagecraft, including operation of hand tools, current sound, video, and lighting equipment, as well as an understanding of personal computers using Microsoft Office and Outlook applications.

• Experience: Minimum 3-year stage crew experience preferred.
• Appropriate dress is required for work during performances and events.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that enhances collaboration with musicians, guest artists, co-workers, supervisors, customers, and vendors.

• Conduct oneself in a manner always befitting a representative of the Woodruff Arts Center.
• Demonstrate professionalism and expertise.
• Maintain fiscal responsibility and integrity in all budgeting and financial matters. Ability to work within budgetary constraints.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with an emphasis on communication.
• Ability to perform diverse duties requires an extensive knowledge of concert production and stagecraft.
• Ability to be a “problem solver” and “planner”, taking initiative and doing whatever is necessary to make things work.  
• Ability to use basic power and hand tools.
• Ability to operate house sound, lighting, and video equipment.
• Ability to work and meet deadlines in an environment with frequent distractions.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out oral or written instructions.
• Must be proficient at using Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel.

Language Skills: 

• Ability to write correspondence and reports.  
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely with clients, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and employees, in person, through email, and on the telephone.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Some standing, walking, bending, frequent use of hands, stooping, and light lifting (at least 75 pounds) is needed.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.