JOB: New theater in Santa Monica seeks Tech Director

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New Roads School and the New Visions Foundation are seeking a full time
Technical Director for a new state-of-the-art theatre facility scheduled to
open in Santa Monica, November 2012.

Primary responsibilities will include:

Overseeing all technical aspects and operations of performances and special
events

Overseeing load-ins, technical rehearsals, and post-show strikes
Serving as lighting, sound and/or video Operator

Working in cooperation with the Facilities team on both rental productions
and in-house, school related performances and events.

Ability to work independently, to identify and troubleshoot issues quickly
and efficiently, to prioritize and meet Production deadlines, and to
work smoothly with Artists and Staff are all essential elements.

*Must have working knowledge of lighting, sound, video, rigging, staging
protocols and basic applicable computer skills. Must have flexibility and
the creative capacity to envision growth and stability for a new, cutting
edge artistic space.

Must have a comfort level with students, and an educational environment.
More than half of the theatre time will be dedicated to operations of the
school, and the TD will likely be asked to teach an elective Tech/Design
class for High School students.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

+Benefits

For consideration, please send letter of interest and resume’ to

Kristi Schultz

kschultz@newroads.org

*New Roads believes all children deserve access to education that places
traditional academic pursuits in contemporary context, engaging students’
hearts and minds to explore the opportunities and address the challenges of
our ever-evolving world. Weaving together the kaleidoscope of communities
that makes up Los Angeles, we inspire our students to become creative
thinkers, committed citizens, and compassionate human beings.*

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