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Norcostco

Project Support Associate Opening


Project Support Associate Opening

    Norcostco is a national theatrical equipment supplier and services company with its corporate location in Minneapolis. Norcostco has a diverse service portfolio. This includes: Retail Sales Division of makeup, technical, costume, and drapery; Rental Department Division including: Costumes and Technical equipment. And, Project Installation Division installing new theatrical equipment.

Job Summary
    Norcostco is looking for a Project Support Associate. Candidates must have a working knowledge of theatrical equipment both lighting and rigging with application to renovation and new construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a wide range of theatrical knowledge and experience, a willingness to learn new skills, and the ability to thrive in a small team environment. In addition, be able to support inside project operations including drafting, submittal preparation, and other administration duties.

Job Duties

  • Prepare CAD Drawings for projects

  • Prepare project submittals document packets

  • Keep project documents organized

  • Process project document requests i.e. Contracts, Insurance, Bonding

  • Coordinate with Project Managers

  • Manage Project Invoicing, Purchase orders and Billings

  • Work with other trades and contractors for coordination drawings.

    Additional Desired Job Duties/Skills

  • Provide Support to Inside Sales Team as need

  • Supporting inside technical rental operations at Minneapolis

    Skills required

  • Ability to read and understand construction drawings.

  • Proficient in the recent versions of AutoCAD.

  • Working knowledge of theatre equipment as it relates to track, hardware, fastening methods, theatrical lighting

    and rigging integration.

  • Ability to assemble project specific data sheets.

  • Working Knowledge of theatrical Equipment

  • Strong Phone and Digital Communication Skills

  • Familiarity of Microsoft products

  • Basic Accounting knowledge

    Additional Desired Skills

  • Understanding of AIA Billings

  • Basic understanding of CRM, rental, and QuickBooks software

    Job Type: Hourly; Part Time or Full Time Hourly (Depending on qualifications and current market demand) Location: Minneapolis, MN (Particularly Golden Valley) but also remotely supporting our other branches

    For Consideration, please send a resume, 3 contacts of recommendations and a sample of drafting work to Barry Nelson at Barry.Nelson @ norcostco.com


Stolaf

Position Opening:  Costume Designer/ Costume Supervisor

Start Date:  September 1.  Open until filled
FTE:  .75   Full Time-  September through May

Job Description:  Click HERE

Apply for the Position:  Click HERE

https://stolaf.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=1845&job=costume-designer-costume-supervisor