Are you looking to make a lasting impact on enriching and improving the lives of the Charlotte community with one of the nation's largest not-for-profit organizations? At Blumenthal Arts, we believe arts unite and transform lives. By joining our team, you could help continue our mission, inspire the next generation, and be part of our evolution as a national leader with a growing international reputation in presenting and producing.
Your impact: - Lead Production Managers, Interns, and Stagehands to ensure productivity and team harmony
- Supervise stage/technical crew members, interns, and other employees as necessary and provide oversight of stage, sound, and lighting equipment for events and activities
- Coach and develop the skills of Production Managers by setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and implementing development plans to ensure continuous growth and to round out individual ability
- Work with Programming, rental clients, and resident companies, rental personnel to determine production needs and budgets
- Conceptualize, install, inventory, operate, and service theatrical equipment systems and infrastructures both theatrical and non-theatrical
- Responsible for the inspection and maintenance of rigging systems, genie lifts, orchestra lifts and other stage systems for safety as well as operations
- Manage theatrical systems - including venue and event paperwork using industry standard applications
- Prepare annual operating budget for department and capital expenditure projects
- Generate or delegate labor and equipment estimates for upcoming shows
- Review all department purchase orders and check requests
- Review accident and incident reports to identify action items and solve root cause
- Maintains knowledge of Employee Handbook, Evacuation Plans, and ADA & OSHA regulations
- Act as Blumenthal Arts primary liaison with the IATSE Local 322, respond to grievances / contract disputes, and assist in contract negotiation
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Who We Are: For 31 years, Blumenthal Arts has been presenting the best of Broadway which has established us as a top-ten touring market. Along with hosting and investing in Tony Award-winning Broadway, we shape the future of arts through new and original works we help produce and by nurturing artists. We support local artists, like our award-winning Slam Charlotte poets, Blumenthal Fellows, and 16 resident companies that share our stages. We present the Charlotte International Arts Festival and innovate with cutting edge immersive projects. We infuse more than $80 million annually into our local economy and ensure access through our Arts For All Access Grants, which serve thousands of individuals each year with free and subsidized tickets and programs.
We are a diverse team of leaders, innovators, transformers, and collaborators who believe in the inspirational and uniting spirit of the arts. Our mission to use the arts as a catalyst for education, community connectedness, and economic growth drives our work. Our team infuses skills from various backgrounds and industries to continue to provide art excellence to the Charlotte community.
Why Join Us: We prioritize our employees' well-being by offering a comprehensive benefits package that not only includes competitive compensation but also emphasizes work-life balance. Our employee-forward approach fosters an environment where individuals can thrive both personally and professionally.
Our benefits package includes:
- Medical insurance with no-cost premium for employee only coverage, plus FSA and employer-funded HRA options
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday time to recharge with your loved ones
- Life Balance Reimbursement up to $125 a month for qualifying expenses such as transportation, parking, and wellness-related memberships
- Flexible schedules
- Complimentary tickets
- Vision and dental insurance
- Retirement savings with a 3% employer match to help secure your future
- And more!
Skills You'll Bring: - Bachelor's degree in technical theater or related field
- At least 10 years of experience in technical theater/technical production
- 5 years of experience in a management position
- Experience in multi-theater venue that both produces events and supports touring shows is preferred
- Specialty in lighting, audio, rigging, or video
- Experience with AutoCAD, Vectorworks, or Lightwright design software
- Ability to understand and troubleshoot theatrical system issues including signal flow, digital and analog systems, and networking systems
- Moving lights, LED lighting, and conventional lighting and troubleshooting knowledge
- Experience with Q-Lab programming and operations
- Basic understanding of projection and video equipment including HD, SDI, DVI, and HDCP as it relates to video connections
- Project management knowledge