[Usittne] Seeking technical supervisor at Boston College

[Michael Cottom]

Crystal,
Wow!  What a great job description.  It seems rare to find one that offers
clearly stated responsibilities AND authority.  
On another topic; I need to be in Boston sometime during the next 3 weeks for a
meeting, and I wondered if you'd be interested in a late lunch that same day?  I
have some projects coming up that you might find interesting.  Also, I know that
as Vice-Chair, or whatever my title is, comes enormous responsibility, and maybe
we could talk about that, too.
Hope your semester went well.  How's your book/DVD coming?
Michael


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Michael Cottom
Technical Director
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Department of Theater
112 Fine Arts Center
151 President's Dr.  Ofc. 2
Amherst, MA  01003-9331
413-545-6821 office
413-577-0025 fax


Quoting tiala at mindspring.com:

> Hi all,
> 
> We are seeking a TD at Boston College for the fall.  
> The job will officially be posted next week through the Human Resources web
> site at
> http://www.bc.edu/offices/hr/applicants/jobopps/    (not posted yet, wait
> until next week)
> It should be found under "regular staff positions"
> Please send all interested and qualified persons to this site.  MFA is
> preferable but not necessary. 
> 
> Thanks,
> Crystal
> 
> 
> TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR
> FOR THE ROBSHAM THEATER ARTS CENTER
> 
> Scope
> The Technical Supervisor is the supervisor in charge of the scenery shop and
> control booths for all production activities.  This is a full time nine month
> position.
> 
> Reporting Relationship
> Assistant Director, Production Services
> 
> Essential Functions
> •	Provide direct supervision of the following staff:
>  	   Stage Carpenter
>  	   Props/paint technician
> 
> •	Schedule and provide direct supervision of the following student staff:
>  	Five Student carpenters
> 
> •	The Technical Supervisor is responsible for the following areas of
> production planning and implementation:
> 
>  Planning for the safe efficient use of the scenery shop to complete the
> setting and props for the in a timely professional manner. The Technical
> Supervisor is the final authority as to the technical feasibility of all
> designs and other technical plans in terms of resources available (time,
> space, production budget, and personnel) proposed for activities to be staged
> in the Robsham Theater Arts Center.  This responsibility requires a careful
> review of all such plans and an active input into the design process.  It is
> the responsibility of the Technical Supervisor, in association with the other
> professional staff, to determine the feasibility of the designs in light of
> the capabilities of the Robsham Theater staff and facilities, and make
> recommendations and suggestions accordingly.
> 
> Budgeting the funds available for the setting and props to best realize the
> production as planned.  This will involve evaluating the designs in terms of
> their feasibility in light of the available recourses.
> 
> Supervising the construction of the setting and props to insure the safe
> efficient use of the scenery shop and all related spaces
> 
> •	The Technical Supervisor will train/teach students the proper use of
> theater equipment and facilities in order to provide an educational
> experience for the students.  
> 
> •	When necessary, the Technical Supervisor will be asked to assist the
> Assistant Director, Production Services, in other areas of production support
> in order to promote the overall efficiency of the RTAC operations.
>  
> •	In the absence of the Director and Assistant Director, the Technical
> Supervisor will deal with questions of policy and procedure and act as the
> University's representative with groups using the facility so that the
> orderly and efficient flow of information is assured.
> 
> •	The Technical Supervisor will also be expected to attend all Theater
> Staff meetings, production meetings, play selection meetings, Theater
> Department meetings, and any meeting where the Technical Supervisor’s
> involvement would insure the safe and proper use of the scenery shop and
> related equipment.
> 
> •	The Technical Director Supervisor will also be expected to participate in
> personnel development projects such as seminars, workshops, conferences,
> etc.
>  
> •	The Technical Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of all
> technical crews regardless of whether the crew is made up of Elements of
> Theater production Laboratory students, volunteers, or paid technicians.
> 
> Note:	Questions relating to the artistic nature of the design are the
> responsibility of the Production Director and the designers.  It should be
> noted, however, that in questions of the technical feasibility of any
> activity that involves the Robsham Theater, the Technical Director Supervisor
> is the final authority.
> 
> •	Work for the common good of the entire University.
> 
> 
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