Stage Manager (SCENE TCHN SR)

at  University of California Davis

Under general supervision from the Production Manager, work at the Mondavi Center as a member of the Production Department team to plan, coordinate, advance, implement, and oversee technical production details and logistics for live performances, theatre productions, and other events at the Mondavi Center, including Jackson Hall, Vanderhoef Studio Theatre and other event spaces. Responsible for advancing shows and events; liaises between artist, artists’ management and technical staff, rental and internal clients, and the Mondavi Center’s technical, front-of-house, and programming staff to clarify production requirements; determines rehearsal/performance schedules, crew needs and call times, and schedules the crew for these calls; serves as on-site contact for road crews, tour management and artists during their Center residency; acts as stage manager for performances and may call show cues; records billing data and produces utilization reports. Leads and participates in varied crew calls for performance and non-performance events. Assists with all areas of technical staging, including lighting, sound, rigging and carpentry, when necessary; coordinates these activities in absence of other lead technical staff. Assists with the enforcement of safety practices and secures facility when not in use. Assists with selection and training of part-time and student crew.
This position is 75% time with 3 months of furlough.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience evaluating technical theatrical needs of guest artists/companies based upon production specifications.
• Experience advancing technical theater performance logistics.
• Experience performing at least two areas of technical theater work (lighting, rigging, sound, or carpentry) in a professional, non-volunteer capacity.
• Experience working cooperatively with widely varied professional, semi-professional, and community arts groups regarding technical requirements of staging performances.
• Experience reading and interpreting stage drawings (e.g. blueprints, sketches, schematics, ground plans, or sections).
• Knowledge of industry standards in show and event coordination practices with experience acting as a lead to technical theatrical employees.
• Interpersonal, oral and written communications skills to effectively communicate with Mondavi Center stakeholders and constituents.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience utilizing the Internet, word processing, electronic billing system, spreadsheet, and other software programs to complete professional assignments.
• Experience applying project management principles to define goals, organize and schedule complex projects, and coordinate project execution.
• Experience planning, coordinating and managing special events in regards for technical requirements for university groups in a large non-profit setting.
• Knowledge of OSHA and Cal-OSHA standards regarding theatrical safety.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)

• 90% - Roadhouse Stage Management and Production Coordination
• 10% - Non-Performance Event Coordination