Job Description
Stage Manager (SCENE TCHN SR) Job Summary Under general supervision from the Production Manager, work at the Mondavi Center as a member of the Production Department team to plan, coordinate, advance, implement, and oversee technical production details and logistics for live performances, theatre productions, and other events at the Mondavi Center, including Jackson Hall, Vanderhoef Studio Theatre and other event spaces. Responsible for advancing shows and events; liaises between artist, artists' management and technical staff, rental and internal clients, and the Mondavi Center's technical, front-of-house, and programming staff to clarify production requirements; determines rehearsal/performance schedules, crew needs and call times, and schedules the crew for these calls; serves as on-site contact for road crews, tour management and artists during their Center residency; acts as stage manager for performances and may call show cues; records billing data and produces utilization reports. Leads and participates in varied crew calls for performance and non-performance events. Assists with all areas of technical staging, including lighting, sound, rigging and carpentry, when necessary; coordinates these activities in absence of other lead technical staff. Assists with the enforcement of safety practices and secures facility when not in use. Assists with selection and training of part-time and student crew.
This position is 75% time with 3 months of furlough.
Apply By Date November 7, 2024 at 11:59pm
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications - Experience evaluating technical theatrical needs of guest artists/companies based upon production specifications.
- Experience advancing technical theater performance logistics.
- Experience performing at least two areas of technical theater work (lighting, rigging, sound, or carpentry) in a professional, non-volunteer capacity.
- Experience working cooperatively with widely varied professional, semi-professional, and community arts groups regarding technical requirements of staging performances.
- Experience reading and interpreting stage drawings (e.g. blueprints, sketches, schematics, ground plans, or sections).
- Knowledge of industry standards in show and event coordination practices with experience acting as a lead to technical theatrical employees.
- Interpersonal, oral and written communications skills to effectively communicate with Mondavi Center stakeholders and constituents.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience utilizing the Internet, word processing, electronic billing system, spreadsheet, and other software programs to complete professional assignments.
- Experience applying project management principles to define goals, organize and schedule complex projects, and coordinate project execution.
- Experience planning, coordinating and managing special events in regards for technical requirements for university groups in a large non-profit setting.
- Knowledge of OSHA and Cal-OSHA standards regarding theatrical safety.
Key Responsibilities - 90% - Roadhouse Stage Management and Production Coordination
- 10% - Non-Performance Event Coordination
Department Overview Located on the campus of one of the great research universities in the nation, the Mondavi Center is the premier performing arts venue in the Sacramento region. Each year, it presents speakers and artists from around the world and the nation, including leading musicians in classical music, jazz, world, and roots music, modern dance, cirque, and theater arts. The Mondavi Center team is built around a passion for the power of the arts expressed in its mission ('Illuminate. Educate. Connect.') and vision ('A campus and community where the arts are an indispensable part of life for all.'). MC is committed to maintaining state-of-the-art performance facilities and to providing a world-class experience for artists, audiences, and students of all ages. We support the University's mission of teaching, research, service, and outreach via cultural programming integrated with the campus's outstanding academic tradition, a professional laboratory for performing arts students and lifelong arts education opportunities.
POSITION INFORMATION - Salary or Pay Range: $28.98/hr. - $34.83/hr. (Dept budgeted rate: $28.98/hr.)
- Salary Frequency: Biweekly
- Salary Grade: STEPS
- UC Job Title: SCENE TCHN SR
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Staff: Partial Year Career
- Percentage of Time: 75%
- Shift Hours: Manager will advise
- Location: Davis, CA
- Union Representation: TX-Technical Professionals
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Hybrid/Remote/Onsite: This position is 100% on-site
Benefits Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page .
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- High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
- UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
- Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
- Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
- WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
- On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
- Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
- Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
- UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff Physical Demands
- Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Sitting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Twisting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Environmental Demands
- Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Loud noise levels - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Mental Demands
- Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Work Environment
- Restricted vacation during peak periods.
- Work a flexible schedule and overtime, including evenings, weekends, and holidays in support of the Mondavi Center's event schedule.
- Possess a valid CA driver license required to retrieve and return performance-related materials and transport artists and tour personnel.
- Safely function in low-light and unlit stage environments. Work in high pressure situations with tight deadlines.
- The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC Community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor Other Special Conditions of Employment and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles.
Special Requirements
- This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
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