Job Description

In this exciting role, you'll provide technical and theatrical support for a variety of productions and events, ensuring top-notch quality and customer satisfaction. You'll be responsible for maintaining and developing our state-of-the-art theatrical facility and production equipment, and you'll play a key role in the setup, storage, operation, and maintenance of event production gear. Collaborate with various university departments to assess and recommend video, audio, and other production needs for classrooms and special events. With opportunities to work on diverse A/V technology and support requests, this position offers a unique chance to showcase your skills in technical production equipment, software, and theatrical techniques.

Responsibilities:

The Entertainment and Production Technician has the daily responsibility for providing technical and operational support for productions and events at Gleason Performing Arts Center, including maintaining, supporting and developing the Gleason Performing Arts Center facilities and equipment. This position assists in all aspects of production required for events or classes in Gleason Performing Arts Center including the development and documentation of requirements, understanding of customers needs, and overall coordination for the customer expectations. 

The Entertainment and Production Technician is also responsible for providing support and equipment as required for the success of events throughout the university campus. This position will work with others to ensure the setup, storage, operation and maintenance of event production equipment. 

This position caters to a wide variety of A/V event technology and support requests utilizing many different fields of knowledge in technical production equipment, software and techniques. This position also consults with other university departments to assess and recommend video, audio and other production requirements for various spaces and special events including classrooms.

Job Duties:

• Assist in managing technical operations and resources at Gleason Performing Arts Center to ensure high production quality and safety standards.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to determine technical requirements for productions and events, including lighting, sound, staging, video, and special effects.

• Provide support to the production team to ensure smooth and efficient production processes.

• Participate in coaching and development programs for student and staff employees on policies, procedures, technology, and equipment at Gleason Performing Arts Center.

• Stay informed about industry trends and technological advancements, providing input for potential upgrades and improvements.

• Coordinates with staff and student employees to ensure support for campus events and special projects. 

• Assist with recommendations for purchasing and maintaining production equipment at Gleason Performing Arts Center.

• Contribute ideas and solutions to technical or operational challenges to support the overall vision of Gleason.

• Demonstrate knowledge of equipment needs to assist in managing shows and events, including sound, lighting, rigging, video, and general production equipment.

• Assist in managing the digital and social media presence of Gleason Performing Arts Center, including event advertising and live-streaming as required.

• Contribute to Florida Tech's team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned by university leadership. 

Education and Experience:

• Two to Five years of professional experience in a performing arts related venue 

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical staff 

• Demonstrated ability of technical and operational event support 

• Preferred - Bachelor's degree in a related field 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong customer service skills 

• Extensive knowledge of production technology including, but not limited to: sound, lighting, rigging, and video 

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail 

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks and work independently with little supervision 

• Extensive knowledge and ability in theatrical and production software 

• Ability to interact professionally and effectively across all levels of an organization to conduct training sessions and resolve technical support issues 

• Knowledge of digital and social media management, including video recording and streaming 

• Ability to lead staff 

• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical documentation 

• Perform job duties with the utmost integrity and adherence to institutional policy 

Equal Opportunity

Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Office of Title IX at John E. Miller Office Building (401QAD), 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, TitleIXCoordinator@fit.edu , or 321-674-8885, or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100.

Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information, and imposes certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations.

Florida Tech's 2023 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech; and on public properly within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. 

The numbers provided include crime statistics that were reported to local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus Security Authorities. 

The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures; descriptions of prevention and awareness programs; related university procedures and important guidance; and other essential safety information.

You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, during normal business hours, or by accessing the following web site  Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 2023.

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).

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