Theater Technical Director/Designer and Term Faculty Position 2021-22
St. Olaf College Northfield, MN
Department: Theater
Position Summary:
The Department of Theater at St. Olaf College invites applications for a full-time, term faculty and technical director in Theater at the level of Assistant Professor, to begin August 2021. The position will be split evenly between the faculty appointment and the staff/administrative appointment.
Review of applications begins March 5 with interviews to follow later in March.
CLICK HERE for the position details and application information.
(FYI: For those who know me as the Vice Chair for Publications and member of NBS, this position opening is related to my planned transition to my retirement career at the end of this academic year and the move of my esteemed current TD/Faculty colleague into the responsibilities I am leaving upon retirement. -BB)
Monkey Wrench Productions is advertising the following 3 employment opportunities:
• • • Position #1: E-commerce Store Listing Chimp • • •
Job Purpose:
Create accurate product descriptions and images for Monkey Wrench Productions’ e-commerce store. Monkey Wrench Productions sells theatrical, video, lighting, audio, and special effects for the live event industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take detailed photos of and list items for sale on various e-commerce platforms, using detailed copy principles and description requirements
- Edit, crop, and resize images using photo editing software
- Create product photos with a watermark, or source images from our vendors
- Create accurate listings for our e-commerce store
- Utilize keywords and detailed descriptions to increase price and sell-through of parts listed for sale on e-commerce platforms
- Categorize Products
- Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential
- Meet listing and production quotas for daily goals
- Help prevent the business from incurring losses by ensuring accurate descriptions
- Update listings and pricing as needed
- Perform other related duties as required
Skills/Qualifications:
- E-commerce listing experience
- Experience with photo editing software such as Paint or Photoshop
- Knowledge of theatrical systems including audio, video, lighting, etc
- Ability to prioritize work and multi-task
- Results orientated: proven ability to set, meet and exceed established goals
- Superior listening skills
- Clear verbal communication skills and ability to give and follow written and oral instructions
- Proactive and creative problem-solver
- Self-motivated
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Willingness to perform repetitive tasks
- Consistent access to computer and internet
- Experience in shipping a plus
Benefits:
- Flexible work schedule and ability to work remotely
- Product discount
- Competitive Pay
- Fun work environment
- Easy repetitive work
- All you can eat banana Laffy Taffy
• • • Position #2: Overhire Install Chimp • • •
Job Purpose:
Overhire Install Chimp helps with systems installations for Monkey Wrench Productions on an as-needed basis. They are responsible for high caliber installation of systems equipment to help establish Monkey Wrench Productions as a go-to installer in the local and national market, while maintaining safety and efficiency on the jobsite.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reports to Systems Chimp/Site Manager
- Understand the overall expectations and timeline of the project
- Pull and terminate wire
- Setup equipment racks
- Rigging of AV, lighting, and sound equipment
- Setup and troubleshoot systems equipment
- Maintain clean and safe working areas
- Be cognizant of the job site surroundings and immediately report any safety hazards to the Site Manager
- Company tool and equipment maintenance, including controlling and safekeeping of all tools in the shop and on the jobsite
- Company vehicle upkeep and cleanliness
- Shop upkeep and cleanliness
- Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential
- Other duties as assigned
Skills/Qualifications:
- Must have live event and/or field installation experience
- Entertainment installation and construction experience
- Knowledge of AV
- Ability to read and understand construction style documentation
- Ability to manage shifting priorities
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated, self-starter
- OSHA 30 certified, PMP certified a plus
- ETCP Rigging or electrical Certification a plus
- Great attitude and ability to learn and remain flexible and work well on high functioning team
- Knowledge of theatrical systems including audio, video, lighting, etc
- Proactive and creative problem solver
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
- Work at heights on ladders, lifts, and stage grids
- Physical ability to walk, crawl and work in difficult positions and areas
Benefits:
- Flexible work schedule
- Product discount
- Competitive Pay
- Fun work environment
- All you can eat banana Laffy Taffy
To Apply: email your resume to info@MonkeyWrenchPro.com
• • • Position #3 Systems Chimp • • •
Job Purpose:
System Chimp coordinates and executes systems installations for Monkey Wrench Productions from start to finish. They are responsible for maximizing client experience and budget to help establish Monkey Wrench as a go-to installer in the local and national market. All while maintaining safety and efficiency on and off the jobsite.
Key Responsibilities:
- Attend meetings with clients and other project subcontractors to make sure client goals are met on time and on budget
- Meet with clients and inspect site, acquire site photos, measurements, etc
- Track and follow up on leads, ensure project processes are being completed in a timely manner and address issues as they arise
- Responsible for generating and sending comprehensive scope of work and estimates to client
- Work with management to build contract terms in estimates
- Finalize design and send to CAD
- Acquire needed labor, hardware, and equipment to meet project deadlines
- Determine crew needs and schedule for upcoming projects
- Read and interpret architectural engineering drawings
- Understand overall expectations and timeline of the project
- Attend Foreman/Construction meetings as required
- Maintain record of communications between MWP, General Contractors, clients and consultants as needed
- Coordinate and continuously update expectations and schedule with the GC, EC, and/or customer
- When projects are complete, coordinate schedules for programming, system testing, system commissioning, and end user training
- Complete redlines and build close out docs
- Implement the budget for each assigned project
- Make educated executive decisions regarding minor issues on the job site
- Prepare reports of all projects and submit for review to the owner
- Maintain a Job Binder with a daily log of all tasks, completed issues, and actions required by others
- Continually review Cost Analysis Reports during and after each project to measure productivity
- Inspect all installation work periodically to assure company practices are being followed
- Responsible for seeing that all foremen and technicians are complying with company, state, and federal regulations and laws
- Must be competent in lighting and rigging from an integration standpoint
- Meet with client at conclusion of project and do final walk through
- Follow up with client 30 and 90 days after project completion for updates and maintain good rapport
- Develop and maintain knowledge of current and new technologies with manufacturer reps
- Manage vendor relationships by addressing product updates, product problems, and troubleshooting issues
- Always strive to build customer relationships to develop business
- Pull wire and terminate to plates, panels and racks
- Lace, terminate, and label rack wiring in equipment racks
- Mount and rig of AV equipment including displays, screens, projectors, speakers, cameras, racks, as well as lighting and rigging equipment, and stage drapery
- Inspect, troubleshoot, test and correct your own work
- Maintain clean working areas
- Be cognizant of the jobsite surroundings and immediately deal with any safety concerns
- Company tool and equipment maintenance, including controlling and safekeeping of all tools, in the shop and on jobsite
- Organize job box with gear necessary for the install and remove box at completion of project
- Provide project update at weekly meetings
- Shop upkeep and cleanliness
- Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential
- Other duties as assigned
Skills/Qualifications:
- Must have live event and/or field installation experience
- Entertainment installation and construction experience
- Ability to read and understand construction style documentation
- Experience reviewing bid documents a plus
- Ability to manage shifting priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated, self-starter, personable
- Be proficient in time management, extremely detailed and results-oriented
- Ability to manage numerous assigned projects of various sizes
- OSHA 30 certified, PMP certified a plus
- ETCP Rigging or electrical Certification a plus
- Great attitude and ability to learn and remain flexible and work well on high functioning team
- Extensive knowledge of theatrical systems including audio, video, lighting, etc
- Results orientated: proven ability to set, meet and exceed established goals
- Proactive and creative problem solver
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Data entry and accounting utilizing QuickBooks
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
- Work at heights on ladders, lifts, and stage grids
- Physical ability to walk, crawl and work in difficult positions and areas
Benefits:
- Flexible work schedule
- 8 paid holidays per year plus 10 days PTO starting
- 401k with company matching
- Health and dental insurance available after 1st of the month following six weeks of full time employment start date
- All you can eat banana Laffy Taffy
To Apply: email your resume to info@MonkeyWrenchPro.com