Senior Theater Technician

This position is no longer open.

The School of Arts and Sciences - Byblos Campus- has a vacancy for a Senior Theater Technician who will be mainly responsible to supervise and execute the operation of lighting and sound equipment and set construction during in-doors and out-doors theatre productions, LAU University Theater Festival and extra-curricular activities in or out of the theatres. Trains students to operate and maintain lighting, sound and backstage equipment and tools.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervises and executes the operation of lighting and sound equipment, video/film projectors, sets construction and Theatrical carpentry during the theatre productions, LAU University Theater festival and extra-curricular activities
• Be responsible for the well-functioning/setting up/operating of audio visual equipment such as; Lighting Set and Programing, microphones, Video and Data projectors, speakers, video monitors, video screens, Audio systems / Speakers and monitors, sound and mixing boards, connecting Audio/Video wires
• Supervises the theaters during special events, presentations, conferences, lectures, seminars, faculty/staff meetings, film screening, stage performances & rehearsals and other extra-curricular activities
• Trains Communication Arts and financial aid students to operate lighting and sound equipment, to maintain lanterns and to keep the work environment safe for all concerned parties
• Operates/maintains/executes the operation of technical equipment as well as systems used in the control rooms and back stage (programming & operations) and updating it with latest technology
• Ensures that all equipment are in good working conditions and in case they need repair must inform that to the supervisor/Chair
• Installs rigging, lighting, sound equipment, and scenery, and erects stages for theatrical, musical, and other entertainment events in, the theaters, and related outdoor activities
• Works hand to hand with STAGE MANAGER, (students/Faculty members) to determine type and location of sets, props, scenery, lighting/ Programing, and sound equipment required for specific events and plays
• Implements Extreme safety Grad Measures when using the electrical equipment by the Students/Faculty members during rehearsals/events
• Up-dates inventories of the backstage (properties & costumes) and control room theatre equipment and supplies (lighting projectors, dimmer boards, sound mixers, microphones, speakers, bulbs, lighting accessories, etc…)
• Performs other duties pertinent to this job as assigned

Requirements:

• TS in Décoration & Design or Electronics
• 8-11 years of experience
• Full understanding of all aspects of technical theatre
• Proven working experience within a professional arts environmental theatre
• Knowledge of:
  • Lighting and sound systems
  • Set Construction and tools/equipment
  • Strong English communication skills
  • Computer literate

CVs should be emailed to byblos.hire@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.

Closing date for applications is Monday July 21, 2014.

No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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