BabsonARTS presents a wide range of programming that includes theater, dance, music, film, literary and visual arts. Theater technicians cover various roles dependent on their experience including but not limited to load-in/load-out, lighting hang/focus, programming, and operation; audio playback and mixing; equipment maintenance; and, supervising use of the facility according to established procedures and systems under the direction of the Technical Director. Technicians are responsible for managing backstage operations while consistently maintaining the safety and professional standards of the Sorenson Center for the Arts for specific events as scheduled and may serve as the on-site technical representative as needed

Essential Responsibilities

Prepare and restore the venue for events
Operate and supervise the safe and efficient use of the facility and its specialized theatrical equipment
Depending on qualifications and needs of a particular event, provide lighting or sound design support and provide general production advice for execution of the event
Perform and oversee limited set construction, painting, rigging, and other theatrical craft activities as needed
Organize, manage, work with, and train students with a wide variety of backgrounds in a hands-on learning environment
Maintain Babson College and Sorenson Center for the Arts policies and procedures
Timely response to scheduling outreach

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have experience in backstage operations in multiple departments
Candidates must be detail-oriented, punctual, have a positive attitude and strong communication skills, and be comfortable in a position of authority in emergency situations
2 years of professional theatrical production experience in the arts and entertainment industry
Demonstrated understanding and proficiency of current theatrical production standards and their safe execution
Comfortable working with various genres in the performing arts: theater, music, dance, film, mixed media, talking head presentations on the arts, readings, etc
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a wide range of programming
Ability to adapt and work collaboratively with others
Excellent oral, interpersonal communication, and problem solving skills
Ability to work effectively and inclusively with diverse constituencies in an academic setting where arts-related activities are not the focus of study
Previous experience working in a college/university environment with students preferred
Possess a calm and approachable manner with and a proactive and self-motivated spirit