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Troy, NY
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9/21/23

 

Director, Stage Technology

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Job Summary
The Director of Stage Technologies is responsible for all aspects of stage and stage technology in avant-garde artistic productions as well as fulfilling the tasks and responsibilities of a traditional technical director, with skills focused on computer-controlled rigging and lighting, as complementary to the video and audio facets. The Director will collaborate campus-wide with scientists and researchers who use EMPAC as a platform for new directions of media applications. The Director supervises the technical, engineering, production, and managerial operation of the EMPAC concert hall, theater, and studio spaces. The Director is responsible for safety and code compliance in all production related spaces to include back of house, loading dock, shops, and stage spaces.

Minimum Qualifications
   » BA in theater related production with emphasis on technology (Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related Electronic Arts)
   » 8 years practice in a high level production environment or Technical Director function including managing teams for production.
   » broad expertise and practice with mechanical, electrical and computer aspects of state-of-the-art rigging and lighting.
   » significant combinations of education, training and practice may be considered.

Minimum expertise, Skills, and Abilities
   » Must be a self-starter, able to organize time and teams effectively to carry out a wide variety of responsibilities operating on own initiative assuring consistent quality.
   » Substantial skills and expertise with mechanical, electrical, and computer aspects of state-of-the-art rigging and lighting.
   » Is computer versed in all aspects of design, show-control and preferably practice with the integration of interactive systems into stage events.
   » expertise and practice with set-design, construction, and shop operations.

Shift
Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

TravelOccasional overnight travel may be required(10% or less)

Driving
Incidental driving possible, but not required

Starting income/Rate
Expected Hiring Range:  $75,000 - $90,000 
Pay Transparency Disclosure:  The selected candidate's income will be determined located on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate's qualifications, practice, education, and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer's good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting. 

Application instructions
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Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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Job Location: Troy, NY, Other
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