DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Conservatory Design & Production Coordinator/Scenic Reports to: Conservatory Production Manager Classification: Full Time, Hourly Benefit Eligibility: Eligible Scope:

American Conservatory Theater’s Conservatory seeks a Conservatory Design & Production Coordinator/ Scenic with a particular focus on carpentry & scenic design, to be part of our dynamic team. Reporting to the Conservatory PM, this position coordinates and implements the technical needs for all Conservatory, Young Conservatory, Studio A.C.T, Summer Training Congress, Education and Outreach initiatives, and other A.C.T. projects and events across multiple venues. The CSV D&P Coordinator will work closely with the Conservatory production team to facilitate the designs and achieve all of the physical production elements for all Conservatory productions and projects. We are looking for a creative problem solver, someone who has excellent technical & communication skills, thrives in a team atmosphere and is articulate and imaginative. Responsibilities:  Coordinate and implement all technical needs and schedules for any Conservatory productions and other A.C.T projects and events.  Coordinate the Conservatory’s scenic design process including scheduling, building and renting shop space as needed.  Coordinate, design, draft, build, procure and install the scenic elements and props for all Conservatory productions and any other A.C.T projects and events as assigned.  Act as liaison with designers to determine, in consultation with the CSV PM, the technical and budgetary feasibility of all designed aspects of the productions.  Participate in the load-ins, load-outs, and set-up/tear-down of event and performance spaces, for all departments including electrics, video and audio.  Coordinate and transport actors and production elements for touring Conservatory productions.  Hire and supervise of over-hire crews for each show.  Supply technical information for preliminary and final scenic designs.  Create and distribute ground plans and technical drawings for production and events as needed.  Act as primary technical contact for any A.C.T rentals as assigned.  Maintain and manage schedules for all builds, load-ins and strikes.  Maintain all technical elements under the direct purview of the Conservatory and associated performance spaces.  Assist the CSV PM in the recommended maintenance of machinery, equipment, tools, facilities and the reporting of necessary repairs. Maintain and organize all Conservatory storage spaces.  Manage personnel safety and uphold safety protocols within the department.

Qualifications:  High School diploma or two years’ experience working in a professional theatrical environment with emphasis on stage carpentry, technical direction or scenery design  Relevant experience in architecture, construction, events or studio art will also be considered.  Strong technical skills particularly in the areas of scenery drafting, construction, carpentry and rigging preferred.  Knowledge and skills in welding, metal-working and scenic painting highly desirable.

Excellent work ethic including, but not limited to, time management, work flow management, self motivation, diplomacy, and interpersonal and collaborative communication skills.  Proficiency on PC (preferred) and MAC using Microsoft office, Vectorworks (or AutoCAD).  Valid Driver’s License and a clean DMV report required.  Ability to drive large vehicles (<25’) with scenery and equipment between A.C.T. locations.  Must be able to lift & maneuver 50 pounds. Must be able to climb ladders.  Willingness to work on an irregular schedule, including overtime as needed.

American Conservatory Theater is committed to diversity in its programming and in creating a work culture and environment that is reflective of San Francisco Bay Area demography. We encourage and actively recruits applicants representing dimensions of difference that include — but are not limited to age, national origin, ethnicity, race, religion, ability, sexual orientation, gender or political affiliation. We are an equal opportunity employer, and encourage women and people of color to apply. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records Application: Cover letter, resume and references to: productionjobs@act-sf.org D

HOW TO APPLY
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