85 hours @ $40/hr
May 15 to July 31: 40 hours of consultation to develop a technical plan for the festival.
August 1st to August 12th: 45 hours to ensure the smooth technical operations of the festival and be responsible for all technical aspects of the venues.
The Technical/Production Coordinator will report to the Festival Coordinator.
Responsibilities
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Developing venue plans/plots (lighting, sound, stage, seating) at three Fringe venues.
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Securing technical equipment for venues to meet the needs of artists.
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Working with Guelph Little Theatre, Royal City Musical Productions, The Downtown Theatre Project and River Run Centre to organize stage and technical equipment borrowing and returns.
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Working with volunteer technicians to develop a technical plan and technician schedule to cover all Fringe shows (Aug 8-11).
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Keeping strong communication with Festival Coordinator and Artist Coordinator to keep planning committee and artists aware of tech status.
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Creating a volunteer plan for venue set up the day prior to the festival.
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Creating a volunteer plan for venue strike on the 11th to ensure venues are put back the way we found them.
Qualifications
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At least 5 years experience in Lighting and Sound for theatre or live performance.
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Familiarity with venue design and stage building.
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Understanding of technical specifications needed to outfit three venues with appropriate lighting, sound, stages and seating.
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Valid G driver’s license.
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Available from August 5th to 11th.
Please forward your resume and/or any inquiries about this position to [email protected]
Posting will close April 30th.
