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<div><font face="Verdana" size="+2" color="#333333">Posted January 28,
2005<br>
Job # 300137-W<br>
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<b>TECHNICAL DIRECTOR<br>
'62 CENTER FOR THEATRE AND DANCE</b><br>
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Seeking a Technical Director to manage operations in the MainStage
Theatre, a 550 seat proscenium theatre that is part of the new 106,000
sq ft Class of '62 Center for Theatre and Dance. The MainStage
Theatre will serve as a performance venue for the Williams College
Guest Performing Arts Series, Williams College Dance Program,
Williamstown Theatre Festival and various academic departments,
programs and campus groups.<br>
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Working under the supervision of the Technical Supervisor and assisted
by the Center's Media Technician, the Technical Director will
operate the facility in a safe manner in compliance with appropriate
College and governmental regulations; provide technical services for
productions by organizing, training and supervising adult and student
crews of varying abilities and resources; support and ascertain
production goals, abilities and resources of groups using the
MainStage theatre and assist in organizing their productions. Will
also instruct and oversee the group's safe and proper use of
production equipment; and, when appropriate and as resources allow,
may offer design services to groups.<br>
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Budget, track and report production expenses for casual and student
personnel and production support materials; maintain production
equipment of the MainStage; oversee summer use of the venue by the
Williamstown Theatre Festival and act as liaison between the Festival,
College and Town officials; prepare and participate in a pre- and
post-season walk through of the Center to assess the condition of the
facility prior to and following the Festival's residency. As
necessary, instruct the Festival staff in the proper use of MainStage
production equipment.</font></div>
<div><font face="Verdana" size="+2" color="#333333">This is a
12-month, full time, 2-year term position with the possibility of
renewal after the initial two years. MA, MFA or equivalent experience
required. Ability to work well with and provide technical support for
groups of differing skill levels is of primary importance. Working
knowledge of stage rigging, lifts and stage lighting equipment
required. Experience with production audio, media and basic lighting
design desirable. Work will involve lifting and moving heavy objects
and working at height. Work schedule will include irregular hours as
well as evening and weekend work. Preferred start date is April 04,
2005, but can be modified as circumstances dictate. Job Group 3-A.
Resume review begins immediately and continues until position is
filled.<br>
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Please send cover letter and resume including<b> Job #300137-W</b>
to:<br>
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Office of Human Resources<br>
Williams College<br>
100 Spring Street Suite 201<br>
Williamstown, MA 01267</font></div>
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<i><b> or</b></i><br>
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e-mail cover letter and resume to:</font><font face="Verdana"
size="+2" color="#330066"> hr@williams.edu</font><font face="Verdana"
size="+2" color="#333333"><br>
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<i>"Williams College welcomes diversity"</i><br>
AA/EOE<br>
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<div>Laura W. Andruski<br>
Associate Programming Coordinator<br>
Department of Theatre<br>
Williams College<br>
Williams College, MA 01267<br>
413-597-2599</div>
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