Assistant Production & Events Manager
Music
Summary of Job Details
The Assistant Production & Operations Manager performs the full array of duties necessary to fully service the technical production, facility requirements and equipment needs of the Music Department's events, and supervises the technical support for rehearsals, performances, master classes and guest artists. At the direction of the Production and Events Manager (PEM), is responsible for many of the operational duties, aspects of scheduling, monitoring the physical plant for upkeep and repair needs, and submitting and tracking work orders for facilities repair and maintenance as necessary. The Operations Manager works with student, community, and campus organizations that use department facilities for campus events, particularly over the summer months when departmental music events are infrequently scheduled. In conjunction with PEM, participates in the training of student workers in audience safety, front of house, and stage technician skills including lighting and sound. Responsible for the distribution, management and collection of keys for department facilities. Responsible for the assignment of teaching assistant office space, student practice rooms, student lockers and department instruments assigned to student musicians. The Operations Manager is responsible for inventory and maintenance of all AV equipment, stage lighting and sound equipment, instruments, tools, and other departmental equipment. Will process and upload all performance recordings for library archival purposes and distribution. Also regularly serves as the evening performance manager for the department events, ensuring that the technical needs of events are met.
Required Qualifications
1-3 years of experience in stage technician skills including lighting and sound.
1-3 years of experience with and technical understanding of AV equipment, stage lighting, and sound equipment, instruments, and tools.
Solid ability to handle multiple tasks under the pressure of deadlines, with frequent interruptions.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively as a staff team member.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Basic proficiency with database software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Solid knowledge of Audio/Video equipment, stage lighting, and sound recording.
Strong Customer Relations Skills.
Ability to lead a team.
Familiarity with stagecraft and theater operations.
Special Conditions of Employment
Variable schedule, which includes frequent night and weekend work. Academic year hours for this position will primarily be scheduled during afternoon and evening hours, but will vary depending on the volume and complexity of events each week. The summer quarter schedule of work hours are generally weekdays during business hours.
Must be able to perform frequent moderate lifting (20-50 lbs).
Satisfactory conviction history background check
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.
Days/Hours: Variable Schedule
UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
Application review begins 8/20/24
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #71492
