Working Title
Facilities Manager
Department
COMM & THEATRE ARTS
Type of Position
Classified
EEO Category
C Technicians
Job Description
The Facilities Manager assists with overall stage and performance related operations including promoting, planning, scheduling, budgeting, and purchasing under the supervision of the Director of Theatre Facilities. The position also assists with load-ins, hangs and system set-ups for the Old Dominion University Theatre, Goode Theatre, and Brock Commons.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Basic knowledge of stage related activities such as stage management, carpentry, rigging, electrics, sound, properties, or theatrical design.
Basic knowledge of creating and maintaining festival plots for both sound and light.
Strong speaking, writing & communication skills with both internal and external constituents.
Strong organizational skills.
Some skill with Excel and Word required.
Some skill with technical theatre software.
Ability to build strong teams.
Ability to supervise and direct stage crew activities.
Ability to provide technical support in all areas of event production.
Special licenses, registration or certification
None
Education or training
N/A
Level and type of experience
Some experience in promotions, scheduling, maintaining performance spaces.
Some experience in the technical operation of a theatrical venues, such as stage management, carpentry, rigging, electrics, sound, properties, or theatrical design.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
B.A. in Theatre or related field.
Considerable experience in theatre production.
Design experience in lighting or sound or media.
Expertise in at least ONE stage related activities such as stage management, carpentry, rigging, electrics, sound, properties, or theatrical design.
Conditions of Employment
Working Hours vary based on events in the theatre; staff must be flexible to changes in the schedule on short notice.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
Salary is commensurate with education and experience and begins at $ - 35,012
