Assistant Theatrical Stage Production Manager
Company: Birmingham Jefferson Co
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
ABOUT THE BJCCFor over 50 years, the Birmingham-Jefferson
Convention Complex (BJCC) has served as a premier entertainment
destination attracting a broad array of events across a diverse
collection of venues. Centrally located in the heart of Birmingham,
Alabama's Uptown Entertainment District, the BJCC campus includes
Legacy Arena at the BJCC, Protective Stadium, BJCC Concert Hall,
over 220,000 square feet of meeting & exhibition space, and City
Walk BHAM, a 31-acre public outdoor space with a dog park,
pickleball courts, skate park and much more. For more information
visit www.bjcc.org. Summary/Objective The Assistant Production
Manager is responsible for supporting the Theatrical Stage
Production Manager, with managing the technical operations of
events for the BJCC Concert Hall & Theater, supervising the audio,
lighting, video, and physical production of events in the Concert
Hall & Theater. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Demonstrates
understanding and full performance ability in each of the
following:Coordinate and supervise the technical/physical event set
up/tear downs. Collaborate with internal/external team members,
promoters, and vendors to accommodate all audio/visual/scenery set
up and tear downs day of the event as required to ensure event
success. Oversee and ensure the efficiency and safety of all
technical activity for the event.Supervise set up and lay out of
all physical and electrical equipment, scenery, rigging,
electrical, lighting, and pin rail systems.Supervise curtain call
and backstage event coordination. Coordinate with the Front of
House management to ensure the client (artist, tour, promoter, or
entity) is ready for public entry.Ability to maintain venue
equipment and repair lighting instruments and assist with
preventative maintenance. Supervises rigging, drapery, drops, legs,
borders, spotlights, and all other stage equipment. Operate/program
audio and lighting consoles. Proficient in Dante Networking
System.Demonstrates exceptional internal and external customer
relations. Ensures event and customer needs are met in a
professional timely manner.Properly notifies appropriate team
members immediately of any customer complaints, issues, feedback,
ideas, or questions. Assisting to maintain proper inventory
management of all Production technical equipment.Ability to work
quickly to identify potential problems, troubleshoot issues, and
implement resolution to problem to ensure event success. Assist
with maintaining a schedule to test and perform equipment
maintenance and replacement of internal sound, video, lighting
equipment. Perform other duties as assigned. Competencies
Accountability, Interpersonal Skills, Customer Service,
Communication, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Operations &
Maintenance Management, Financial Administration, Project
Management, Technical Skills, Problem Solving, Safety Focus, Fiscal
Accountability, Program Management, Business Alignment, Training
and Development. Work Environment This position may have a moderate
to extensive stress level associated with dealing with crowds of
public visitors. The environment is mainly indoors, however
position may be required to work outdoors and exposed to the
elements (heat, rain, etc.). Potential hazards involving high
places, working under structures such as lighting equipment and
beams. Physical DemandsPosition requires lifting, climbing,
carrying, bending, stooping, squatting and kneeling for extended
periods of time. Extensive walking and or standing. Ability to lift
up to 50-pound items with or without assistance, while maintaining
good balance. Must be flexible enough to reach above shoulder level
and be able to push and pull for extended periods of time. Ability
to climb ladders. Ability to work in high places such as catwalks.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position;
hours of work must be flexible and varied to meet the demands of
the events of the facility. Must be able to work extended and/or
irregular hours including day, nights, weekends, and holidays, as
needed. Required Education and ExperienceMinimum five (5) years
related knowledge, experience and skills in Theatre and Performance
Venue settings. High School Diploma or G.E.D. Trade or technical
school training in related discipline preferred.Certification of
membership in the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage
employees highly desirable. Valid State of Alabama Driver License.
Additional Eligibility QualificationsKnowledgeable of the
practices, procedures, methods of audio/visual and stage management
in a large, modern, computerized facility. Knowledgeable of the
practices, care, methods, tools, materials, and equipment related
to large event and stage management.Knowledge and workings of a
Double and Single Purchase Fly Rail System. Knowledge of the
occupational hazards and all necessary safety precautions.Capable
of working unsupervised after being instructed on tasks.Ability to
understand oral and written instructions in English.Ability to work
under pressure.Ability to be supervised and work cooperatively with
co-workers and provide good internal and external customer
service.Ability to prioritize work assignments. Must be able to
anticipate problems and implement immediate corrective
action.Capable of performing technical maintenance and repair on
complex technical equipment. Must have experience planning and
managing multiple projects.Ability to read and understand
Blueprints, Stage plots, and Lighting plots.
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