Position: Technical Manager (& Lighting Technician)
Road Department: Performing Arts

Every staff member works with the following Core Responsibilities:
- Act as a coach, role model and mentor in the participants’ learning.
- Maintain a safe and respectful multicultural learning environment.
- Be adaptable and flexible in a fast paced, constantly changing environment.
- Develop and foster a community amongst the group that allows for a transformative
...experience for participants and community members.
- Attend to participant needs, counseling and feedback.
- With all staff facilitators, ensure the successful implementation of the entire Up with People
...program by participating in a variety of program components.

My job consists of 2 different parts.
1. Technical Manager
2. Lighting Technician

As the Technical Manager, I oversee the Technical Department and mentor team members. Hold Performing Arts meetings together with the Show Manager to address issues, motivate, plan department goals and strategize how to successfully meet work objectives. Take part in regular management meetings to represent department needs, act to bridge and be a liaison to other department and report appropriate management updates back to department. I receive the filled out Technical Show requirements and make sure our show runs technically smooth by contacting venues in advance.

As the Lighting Technician I manage all the lighting equipment for the show, work with our rental companies, electricians and local theater contacts. With the Sound & Video Technician, oversee, participate in and teach the cast how to set up and strike show equipment ensuring a safe and professional environment at all times. Guide/Coach interns throughout the semester; coaching them in their learning goals, facilitating mid-point check-ins and evaluations as well as final evaluations. Design lights for new parts in the show and operate the lights during the performances.