Tech Coordinator
Trickster Theatre
Expected start date: April 29, 2024
Salary range: $44,000 – $48,000 based on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
If you are a handy person and you are looking for a fun place to work, Trickster Theatre is looking for you!
Trickster Theatre is a 43 year old company. It is the largest children’s theatre company in Alberta and has completed more than 1200 week-long school residencies in over 75% of the communities in Alberta . We create approx. 50 original shows every year, with an average cast of 300. More than 300,000 Albertans have been part of a week-long Trickster residency. We do this work all over the province and approximately 20% of the work that we do is in indigenous communities. We also have day-long curriculum based programs that support science, storytelling, and global issues via theatre.
For more information about Trickster visit trickstertheatre.com.
The tech coordinator is a handy person with experience in vehicles maintenance, theatre tech equipment set up and repair (such as such as extension cords, lighting equipment and sound equipment cables) and office-based data entry and inventory.
Technical Equipment responsibilities:
- In collaboration with the producing director, establish the equipment list and monitor the budget for equipment.
- Request quotes from suppliers, secure resources, and coordinate the reception of equipment.
- Ensure the maintenance of the touring equipment: order supplies and maintain inventory; organize sea can storage; clean costumes and props; organize equipment maintenance ; purchase props and costumes, repair props and costumes.
- In collaboration with the management, track expenses, update the budget, and reconcile finances at the end of each project.
- Maintain an up-to-date inventory of technical equipment and offer advice on equipment purchases at the end of the fiscal year.
- Ensure storage and management of materials in the warehouse.
- Ensure the maintenance of the company vehicles, including valid insurance coverage and all vehicle documentation during periods of use. Plan basic vehicles’ maintenance such as oil change, etc.; fix vehicles minor issues; drive trailers and vans.
- Collaborate with management to develop, update, and implement various company policies related to operations (tech manuals, packing instructions, etc.).
- Prepare the rig for the weekly touring.
Office responsibilities:
- Help with residency planning: book hotels; organize tours; prepare schools’ folders and documents; send out report requests, update reports and statistics; and update salesforce databases.
- Support management overall.
Required Qualifications:
- College-level education in theatre production, relevant training, or a minimum of 3 years of experience in a production coordination role in the entertainment industry.
- Valid driver’s license, class 4 is an asset.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English, French is an asset.
- Good knowledge of technical terms and equipment related to the production or presentation of theatre.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AirTable, and Salesforce software.
Desired Skills:
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
- Strong communication, diplomacy and versatility.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage stress.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within tight deadlines.
- Capable of lifting up to 50lb.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work in a team.
- Autonomy, initiative and creativity.
Working Conditions:
- A caring, dynamic, and motivating work environment.
- Flexible working hours.
- Two weeks of vacation per year, three weeks after 2 years in the position.
This is a full time, long-term position, working mainly Sunday to Thursday.
Our location is just outside the city in the NW. A vehicle will be necessary to get to work.
- Capable of lifting up to 50lb
- Class 4 driving license an asset
The position may include meetings in schools with administration and parent volunteers; a current vulnerable sector police information check is required.
Pay: $44,000.00 – $48,000.00 per year
Location: In person, Calgary, reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Please email your resume to projects@trickstertheatre.com.
