Job Opportunities with Theater/Dance

The Department of Theater and Dance, University of California, Santa Barbara, seeks to fill two full-time positions: Lighting and Sound Supervisor and Costume Shop Manager:

Lighting and Sound Supervisor

Supervises lighting, sound, and projection areas, including maintenance of facilities (theaters, studios, rehearsal rooms, classrooms). Hangs and focuses lighting equipment and sets up sound systems. Maintains lighting/sound equipment. Consults with designers and responsible for executing lighting/sound designs. Assists rigging for scenery and lighting installations. Takes lead in maintenance, consultation, and setup of theatrical projection elements as necessary. Supervises limited hires, student employees and student labs. Responsible for pricing and purchasing lighting/sound/projection supplies. Serves as technical supervisor for productions as assigned. Requiremnets: Two years of college and two years of professional experience in theatrical work, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience. Knowledge and expertise in theatrical lighting systems, audio systems, and counterweight rigging systems, as well as basic electrical wiring and audio and projection signal wiring. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver's license. Some weekends, holidays, and evenings are required. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation with their application. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For primary consideration apply by 11/28/16, thereafter open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #20160563  

Costume Shop Manager

Oversees all costumes, make-up, hair, millinery, and costume crafts for the department's 8-9 yearly main stage productions including both theater and dance. Work includes extensive collaboration and consultation with faculty and guest designers to ensure designs for departmental productions are successfully translated and realized. Requirements: Two years of college and four years of experience in a performing arts field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. At least two years of supervisory experience and two years working in an educational environment. Well-versed in the application of costume techniques including period construction, patterning, alterations and tailoring. Must have working knowledge of costume shop equipment and strong communication skills. Proficiency with Word, Excel and data entry. Notes: Fingerprint background check required. Maintain a valid CA driver's license. Some evenings, weekends, and holidays are required. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation with their application. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For primary consideration apply by 12/5/16, thereafter open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #20160576

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