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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Assistant Lighting Supervisor, Texas Performing Arts in Austin, Texas
include maintaining and managing theatrical lighting equipment, collaborating with production teams, and overseeing architectural and environmental systems. This position will also contribute to the planning and management of events, ensuring that all technical aspects align with required specifications.ResponsibilitiesEvent Production: Advise, supervise, and participate in load-ins, set-ups, strikes, and load outs for assigned productions. As assigned, function as a lighting designer, department head, technician, programmer, or operator as required. Oversee architectural or environmental systems and effects beyond the stage when required. Demonstrate a backstage work ethic of proficiency, safety, excellence, and creative problem-solving.Planning and Management: Work in concert with other production department team members to create the highest level of production quality for all events presented, produced, hosted, or supported by Texas Performing Arts. Effectively and diplomatically coordinate with assigned visiting productions, event producers, staff, and other stakeholders. Ensure that theatrical lighting, power, atmospheric, and other effects systems conform to required specifications. Use departmental databases and other systems to effectively share planning, cost, and schedule information. Create and maintain clear and accurate schedules, paperwork, and plans for theatrical lighting aspects of productions. Coordinate with vendors on the purchase or rental of equipment as necessary. Maintain the inventory of expendable supplies for the lighting shop. Obtain quotes and participate in bidding processes. Create, track, and reconcile lighting department and event budgets for assigned events. Anticipate and proactively correct potential production conflicts and problems. Develop and maintain strong relationships with production stakeholders and peers across the university, in the region, and nationally. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of historical, current, and emerging industry practices.Facilities and Equipment: Maintain theatrical lighting and electrical equipment and systems at peak operating levels. Regularly inspect and advise on system status and repair or maintenance needs. Participate in managing and maintaining house and lobby lighting systems. Maintain, track, and document changes to the lighting equipment inventory and system information.Leadership and Training: Support the Lighting Supervisor in recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating professional and student personnel. Direct labor vendor employees and supervise part-time and student personnel. Maintain and directly contribute to a production culture of mentorship, experiential learning, and professional experience for students at UT and in the greater Austin area. Ensure compliance with university policies and procedures regarding student employees.Other duties as assigned.