Job description
Unleash YOUR Potential With Us
As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.
The Opportunity:
UCF’s School of Performing Arts seeks a Theater Arts Technician II to join their team. This position serves as the Scene Shop Manager, teach lab classes, and supervise student crews and over hire labor. Additionally, they work at the direction of the Technical Director to build, install, and then remove scenery for departmental productions. Some nights and weekends are required. Fine and Performing Arts Professionals provide the university with all aspects of services related to fine and performing arts productions. Develop, design, and produce performances, exhibits, and screenings of artistic material. Train and instruct students on the management of theaters and arts venues. Provide technical instruction and expertise on the design and creation of art within a variety of mediums.
Responsibilities:
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Lead the scene shop student staff in building, installing, and striking scenery for departmental productions. Supervise student labor, paid student labor, and over hire labor.
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Teach and supervise Stagecraft 1 Lab and Stagecraft 2 Lab classes. Up to 8 sections per semester.
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Serve as the Scene Shop Manager. Oversee maintenance of shop and keep standard supplies stocked. Supervise student crews and over hire labor assigned to build the shows.
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Assist Technical Director with development of special and complex mechanical theatrical effects for productions and training purposes.
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Attend all spacing and technical rehearsals for theatre productions. This includes 7 shows per year, with each show requiring weekend and nighttime hours.
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Execute welding and other special practices when required.
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All other tasks as assigned by Technical Director.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree and 0+ years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience with theatre carpentry, technology, welding, fabrication, and/or automation
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Teaching experience
Additional Application Materials Required:
In addition to the application, please upload your current resume.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Some nights and weekends required.
Are Benefits Important to You?
Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:
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Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
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Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays
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Retirement savings options
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Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
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Education assistance
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Flexible work environment
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And more…For more benefits information,click hereto go to the UCF Employee Benefits page.
Who Are We?
Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
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Department
College of Arts and Humanities (CAH) Performing Arts - Production
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 9am-6pm
Some nights and weekends required.
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
$42,367.00 to Negotiable
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.
As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
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