AMDA Careers

Description

AMDA College of the Performing Arts, with campuses in New York City and Hollywood, is one of the foremost post-secondary performing arts colleges in the country. AMDA offers various pathways for students to receive unparalleled performing arts education taught by world-class industry professionals, including Professional Conservatory Certificates as well as undergraduate and graduate degrees (Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Occupational Studies, Master of Fine Arts and Master of Arts).

The Production Staff (Part-Time Over-Hire) are responsible for the execution of all technical elements for AMDA Productions, Capstones, and additional educational activities on campus. Duties will include scenic construction, painting, props, lighting, audio, video, and maintenance of production equipment. Staff will also provide a technical presence at dress rehearsals and performances to address issues as they arise. Staff provides on the job training to student crews in support of all theatrical productions. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Construct, load in, and strike all scenic elements. 
• Help source and organize props for all productions. 
• Hang and focus theatrical lights for all productions. 
• Assist in painting sets, furniture, and props in a theatrical style. 
• Organize, catalog, and maintain all props, furniture and electrical equipment. 
• Monitor performances for technical difficulties and assist Stage Manager in resolving issues as they arise. 
• Operate sound, light and projection systems. 
• Potential light, sound, and video programming may be assigned as needed. 
• Train and oversee Student Run Crew in operating all theatrical elements in a safe manner. 
• Oversee the set-up, running, and strike of production equipment to support the AMDA community. 

Qualifications:

• BA or BFA in Technical Theater or equivalent in experience. 
• Expertise in theatrical tools, concepts, practices and procedures.
• Experience working in multiple areas of production including but not limited to: scenery, scenic painting, props, lighting, audio, video, etc. 
• Experience programming ETC Eos Family,, Express, and Expression lighting consoles is a plus. 
• Experience programming audio and video with QLab. 
• Works collaboratively in a team atmosphere and operates well under pressure. 
• Highly motivated and detail oriented with strong communication skills.
• Ability to foster and maintain a safe working environment utilizing industry standard practices. 
• Ability to work professionally in an educational environment.   
• Availability in daytime, evening, and weekend hours 

Diversity and Qualifications:

• AMDA is fully committed to diversity, inclusivity, and equity throughout the teaching and learning process. We encourage applications from individuals who have extensive experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Successful candidates will have a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of our students, including disabilities that may affect students' development and learning styles.
• Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

EEOC Statement:

AMDA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in which no person is subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, supervision, promotion, working conditions, termination, layoff, demotion, transfer, compensation, and training.

This position is subject to a background check upon a conditional offer of employment and a reference check.

The hourly rate range for this position is $20 - $24/hour.