Arts Production Specialist

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Arts Production Specialist

Company: University of North Carolina


Description: This posting will hire multiple positions. In your cover letter, please indicate your area of expertise.Theatre Production Specialist focuses in one of the following production departments at PlayMakers: stage management, scenic carpentry, props carpentry/crafts, costume shop, sound or electrics. These positions support their particular production department as assigned based upon the candidate’s experience and expertise. Theatre Production Specialist’s duties may extend to backstage production roles/run crew as determined by Production Manager. Day-to-day duties may include: managing the rehearsal and performance process, interpreting drawings and cut lists created by the show’s Technical Director; executing stage craft techniques as delegated by the Technical Director or Scenic Artist; procuring, building, or refurbishing new and cataloged props; cutting, draping, or stitching costume pieces under guidance of Costume Designer or Costume Crafts Artisan; record and/or edit sound cues as delegated by the production Sound Engineer/designer, pull, hang, cable, or focus electrics under supervision of Master Electrician. Theatre Production Specialist will work closely with undergraduate as well as graduate students in the Department of Dramatic Art.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsGraduation from a four-year college or university with a degree preferably in the Theatre Arts, and some experience that provides the employee with the functional work experiences needed to perform the work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and ExperienceKnowledge of interpretation of technical drawings and use of specialized tools and machinery.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and ExperienceB.A. or B.F.A. in Theatre with emphasis on technical production; previous supervisory skills and/or experience working in an academic environment. Experience in theatre production in assigned technical area sufficient to demonstrate technical and artistic skills; or equivalent combination of training and experience
Special Physical/Mental RequirementsAbility to move 50 lbs. unassisted.
Campus Security Authority ResponsibilitiesNot Applicable.
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Equal Opportunity Employer StatementThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.Optional and Required DocumentsRequired Documents * Curriculum Vitae / Resume
Optional Documents * Cover LetterSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Art Production Specialist position.

• Bachelor’s Master’s or Doctoral degree, preferably in the Theatre Arts, and some experience that provides the employee with the functional work experiences needed to perform the work.
• Associates degree, preferably in the Theatre Arts, and 2 years experience that provides the employee with the functional work skills needed to perform the work.
• High school diploma/GED and at least 4 years of experience that provides the employee with the functional work skills needed to perform the work.
• Didn’t complete high school, but have combo of high school and experience that provides the employee with the functional work skills needed to perform the work totaling equal 8 years (e.g. 3 years high school and 5 years of experience indicated above).

Salary: $15 – 20 per hour

Location: North Carolina

Date: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 22:22:15 GMT


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