Overview
TECHNICAL COORDINATOR I Jobs in Dallas, TX at AT&T Performing Arts Center
Description:
The AT&T Performing Arts Center commits to serving as a place of inclusion, diversity, and equity for our staff, artists, community and beyond. We commit to listening to each other, learning from each other, and taking a stand for what we know is right, so that all people feel valued, respected, and safe.
The Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Summary:
Technical coordinators are responsible for providing general production services for a variety of events at the AT&T Performing Arts Center venues and ancillary spaces. In addition to performing the duties listed below, this position will support the overall daily operations of all the Center venues, as well as Center presented events off campus. Coordinators work closely with the TD, ATD, Production Management, Technical Managers, and the Events Department. Standard cross-training in different disciplines and on all control systems center-wide will be required. This position is divided into three tiers reflective of advancement in responsibility or skills sets. Duties may be assigned or modified as needed.
This position requires a detail-oriented, highly organized team player with excellent interpersonal skills that work seamlessly and efficiently with AT&T Performing Arts Center staff and with end-users of the facilities. Essential skills include the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism. Must be a self-starter and able to work seamlessly and efficiently with AT&T Performing Arts Center staff and with end users of the facilities. A positive attitude towards the position and the Center’s Core Values is imperative.
Position Responsibilities
Key Areas of Responsibility; Tier I:
Set up, test, operate and strike any production equipment required, for events as assigned, often independently
Work as show crew or as a House Technician on duty as required. House Technicians support the use of the venues and equipment through oversight and hands on assistance for visiting companies, rental clients, third party vendors and crews, in accordance with their contract, Center policies and procedures, and standard safety guidelines.
Perform standard functions in all technical theatre departments with direction and assistance from Managers, including:
Carpentry (building staging, hanging goods, etc.)
Electrics (hanging, cabling, and focus of lighting units)
Sound (setting up basic PA systems, cabling)
Video (setting up of basic projectors and presentation systems)
Independently operate at least one of the main systems or consoles for various departments (Lighting, Sound, or Automation controls).
Help with Center-wide projects in all departments.
Assist Managers to maintain and safeguard the equipment of the Center, as well as other technical assets, through the development and implementation of yearly preventative maintenance and inventories. Perform or arrange for maintenance and repair of equipment as needs arise.
Routine and administrative responsibilities include: reporting to work as scheduled and reporting hours per event, attending production meetings, facility changeovers, completion of required reports and other documentation, reporting any unsafe working conditions or practices to management, and attending continuing education as recommended.
Ensure Center’s core values are being adhered to
Perform other duties in varied areas as assigned.
Key Areas of Responsibility; Tier II:
Includes all of Tier I responsibilities and some or all of the following:
Performs advanced functions in all technical theatre departments with minimal assistance from Managers including independently working off provided drawings or plans to accomplish projects and troubleshooting various systems.
Independently operate two main systems or consoles for various departments (Lighting, Sound, or Automation controls).
Assist in determining and acquiring all backstage and onstage needs, including Center owned or rental equipment for shows and events.
Function as a crew lead (oversight of labor, efficiency, and safety) for work calls, shows, or events as assigned.
Key Areas of Responsibility; Tier III:
Includes Tier I and Tier II responsibilities and some or all of the following:
Performs advanced functions in all technical theatre departments autonomously including generating plans, plots or shop drawings, maintaining show related paperwork, and serving in a lead show position for an larger scale event (such as Master Electrician, Lighting Designer, or FOH Engineer)
Operate all main technical systems at the Center independently (Lighting, Sound, Automation Controls)
Shows additional skills not otherwise required by job description – i.e. welding, drafting, stage management, etc.
Completes industry standard certification programs such as ETCP certifications.
Assist in management of operation budgets for the Center, submitting all purchasing requests and invoices to accounting on a timely basis and tracking expenditures
Develop and participate in training for other in all technical systems.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities at this time.
Requirements:
Qualifications
This positions ideally requires well-rounded, hands-on technical experience in a variety of disciplines.
Basic knowledge in maintenance, repair, installation, operation and troubleshooting of audio, video, lighting and rigging equipment.
General knowledge of several aspects of live entertainment.
Competence to learn proprietary control systems and mechanics of unique equipment.
Ability to function as a technical operator and practice problem solving skills in a dynamic, high pressure show environment.
Skills in assessing customer needs and dedication to meeting quality standards for service
Excellent communication skills between all areas of production, customers and the public.
ABOUT THE AT&T PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
The AT&T Performing Arts Center is a nonprofit foundation that operates and programs a 10-acre campus comprising of three premier performance venues and a park in downtown Dallas. Audiences enjoy the best and most recent from Broadway; the finest dance companies from across the globe co-presented with TITAS Presents; and top concerts, performers and cutting-edge speakers. Thousands of students explore and more deeply experience the arts through the Center’s education program, Open Stages. The Center also offers free programming for audiences from every part of the community.
Our Purpose- Shape the stage for life to thrive in Dallas
Our Vision -To be a catalyst for imaginative excellence that enables economic and artistic growth for Dallas
Our Mission – We are a vibrant cultural hub that provides, operates and activates exceptional spaces for artists, artistic organizations and our community.
Our Commitments
We operate responsibly: Serve as dutiful stewards for our campus and sustainably fulfill our mission
We value artists: Bring innovative, relevant and distinctive performances to our spaces and ensure the success of our Resident Companies and partners
We care for our communities: Be a leader in arts advocacy; listen to, empower, and uplift our artists, artistic organizations, and communities
We deliver quality: Ensure every aspect of the customer experience is enriching, impactful, and memorable
We inspire the next generation: Cultivate the future of the arts through impactful arts education and community engagement programs
We are inclusive: Welcome and celebrate the histories, identities, and experience of our audiences
We energize the city: Strengthen the vibrancy of the Dallas Arts District and make Dallas a better place
At the core of the Center’s culture are the values that shape the actions of its people. We are deeply committed to cultivating an atmosphere of inclusion, diversity, and equity, extending our dedication to our staff, artists, community, and beyond. Our foremost commitment is to listen to each other, learn from each other, and take a stand for what we know is right. By doing so, we strive to ensure that every individual feels valued, respected, and secure within our organization.
The Center’s Core Values are to passionately pursue our mission by being:
Achievement Focused- Committed to the advancement and cultivation of the performing arts in Dallas
Community Minded- Actively fostering and participating in meaningful community interactions
Customer Service Driven- Dedicated to the service of internal and external constituents so that all want to return
Flexible- Willing to change to achieve results
The Center’s five resident companies are among the city’s leading arts institutions: Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, The Dallas Opera, Dallas Theater Center and Texas Ballet Theater.
Designed by internationally acclaimed architects, the Center’s campus includes the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, Annette Strauss Square, and Elaine D. and Charles A. Sammons Park and are some of the finest performance venues in the world.
Title: TECHNICAL COORDINATOR I
Company: AT&T Performing Arts Center
Location: Dallas, TX
