Job Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on training for all Stagecraft and Technology students, leading and/or supporting the weekly class schedule, focused on building production skills in Audio and Video for careers in live events.
• Support the Head of Stagecraft and Technology to develop the Audio and Video curriculum.
• Accountable for the day-to-day function of The Chance Theater as a learning lab and performing space. Responsibilities include:
  • Supporting the inventory and maintenance of all equipment and tools
  • Training all students or outside technicians on the proper usage of equipment
  • Maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of the space
  • Leading set-up and breakdown for all workshops, artists, seminars and rentals
  • Facilitating tours or walk-throughs for partners, vendors, potential students, and artists
  • Managing the procurement and sourcing of additional equipment and gear from external suppliers or partners
• Design and implement systems for student use of The Chance and the training center’s equipment, ensuring tools and equipment are managed safely and responsibly.
• Liaise directly with artists and supervise onsite students and overhire staff as they produce and support events onsite at The Chance, providing technical support and mentorship throughout load-in, rehearsal, performance and strike.
• Collaborate with the Head of Stagecraft and Technology to ensure compliance with established contracts and agreements for events onsite The Chance.
• Participate in the execution of the events calendar, acting as the onsite supervisor and overseeing the load-in and load-out of any production elements.
• Use hand tools and power tools to perform basic repairs.
• This position will work on-site a minimum of three days a week, with increased in-person requirements and a varied schedule while the program is running. This position will work some weekends as needed.
  
  

Candidate Requirements

• Experience supervising a production team
• Experience teaching production skills preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with people of all backgrounds, including students and community partners
• A passion for mentorship and developing others in their careers.
• Proficient understanding of safety protocols and regulations in live events. OSHA 10 or 30 a plus, but not required
• Must possess knowledge of basic hand tools, power tools, and be comfortable on ladders accessing heights of 20 feet
• Must be able to lift 30lbs at a time
• Must be able to utilize stairs frequently throughout the day
• Valid New York State Driver’s License
• Ability to work in U.S.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• This role is a one-year contract, starting in June 2025.
• Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000
• Competitive benefits package.
• In addition to ETCA’s observed holidays (which includes two full weeks off for winter holiday break), employees are eligible for 10 days of vacation and personal time and 5 days of sick leave per year.
  
  

The Empire Experience

• All ETCA employees should reside in, or be willing to relocate to, Poughkeepsie/Hudson Valley by June 2025.
• ETCA’s core values are curiosity, problem-solving, and collaboration. People who identify as lifelong learners, solution-oriented thinkers, and team players will thrive in the culture we are building at ETCA.
• To launch the school and deliver our vision to the community of Poughkeepsie, all ETCA employees should expect to primarily work onsite and in-person.
• All ETCA employees can expect opportunities to act as mentors, faculty, or support for our students. The adult students of ETCA are at the center of our success.