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The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company seeks a Technical Coordinator to implement all technical aspects of our youth theatre programs. Details:

TECHNICAL COORDINATOR

DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Program Director, the Technical Coordinator (TC) provides and oversees all technical aspects of performances and staged readings, which include but are not limited to: lights, audio, multimedia, chairs, cables, stands, furniture, set pieces, and props. The TC is responsible for communication and coordination of technical production. The TC will evaluate and assess the technical needs of the artistic team and determine how to best accomplish all production related requirements. Other requirements include but are not limited to:
1. Schedule and coordinate production meetings as needed with artistic team and The Unusual Suspects administrative staff.
2. Create a detailed lesson plan and visit each program site during pre-scheduled workshops to educate youth participants on technical disciplines of theater.
3. Assist youth in using their technical creativity to develop design elements for the production.
4. Review script and create a rough design proposal to present to the artistic team.
5. Construct set, build props, and hang lights with assistance from youth participants and volunteers, whenever possible.
6. Attend all tech rehearsals in the weeks prior to each performance.
7. Work within the expense budget outlined by the organization.
8. Load in and out all lights, set pieces, costumes, props and equipment for performances and readings.
9. Coordinate and supervise youth participants, alumni interns, volunteers, and contracted teaching artists assigned to assist with set up or strike.
10. Continue the development and growth of US production resources.

REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Must own or have access to a pick-up truck for transportation of large and heavy materials.
• Must be able to lift heavy materials.
• Must be flexible working in a fast-paced, non-profit environment.
• Must have a working knowledge of sound and light boards including digital image design.
• Must have experience in theater education and interest in working with youth.

TERMS OF COMPENSATION:
This is an independent contractor position. TC is not an employee of The Unusual Suspects. Project rates are as follows:
• $1250 per performance program (40-60 hours)
• $625 per staged reading program (15-25 hours)
The average Performance program lasts approximately 10 weeks. TC is expected to be planning and implementing technical aspects of production throughout the entire performance program, with the bulk of the work falling in the 2-3 weeks leading up to the culminating event. For the Staged Reading programs the TC's work starts two to three days before the reading and is required to set up the director's chairs, screen, lights, pipe and drape and sound on the day of the event. TC is expected to read the script and design multimedia, light and sound effects to add production values to both the Performance and Staged Reading series.

EMPLOYER INFORMATION:
Born out of the ashes of the 1992 LA Riots, The Unusual Suspects has grown into a model mentoring program for youth in underserved and at-risk environments using performing arts methods that are rehabilitative, real-life alternatives not provided by traditional education, or the juvenile corrections and social welfare system. Serving foster kids, abused children, students in violence-plagued neighborhoods, gang members and juvenile offenders, The Unusual Suspects offers two consecutive 10-week workshops that employ theatrical story development, script writing, improvisation techniques, onstage performance and audience interaction to help youth develop self-esteem, respect and tolerance of others as well as the communication, coping and behavioral skills necessary to make such positive life choices as staying in school, choosing resolutions over violence, avoiding gang involvement and overcoming difficulties at home.

Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@theunusualsuspects.org with "Technical Coordinator" in the subject line. No phone calls please. Only candidates who follow these instructions will be considered.

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