April 12, 2007

Tracy Cultural Arts Division Seeks Technical Theater Supervisor

Tracy, Calif. - The City of Tracy Cultural Arts Division is now accepting applications for the new position of Technical Theater Supervisor (Technical Director) for the Grand Theater Center for the Arts, which will open in downtown Tracy this September. . The 37,000 square foot Center will be an interdisciplinary arts facility containing two theaters, a fine arts gallery and nine studio classrooms.

Principal duties of the Technical Theater Supervisor (Technical Director) will include, but will not be limited to:

• Directing the development of theater technical areas including stage set up, lighting, scenery and audio
• Interacting with clients and solving technical service requirements for a wide variety of events
• Reviewing visiting artists' contracts and making recommendations regarding technical riders as well as negotiating fees or alternate equipment requirements
• Developing and administering the technical theater budget and monitoring expenditures.

Candidates should have a four-year college degree, or the equivalent, preferably with a major in theater arts, technical theater or a related field and a minimum of four years' experience in technical theater, state supervision or theater production. Also necessary are a valid California drivers license and the flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Monthly compensation for the Technical Theater Supervisor (Technical Director) position ranges from $4,652 to $5,655. Included in the position's benefit package are Tracy's Flexible Benefit Plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, the PERS retirement plan, and a City-paid Employee Assistance Program.

"This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Technical Theater Supervisor (Technical Director) to be involved in an exciting new venture for the City of Tracy and set the standard for this position," says Arts Program Manager Theresa Yvonne. "The selected candidate will be responsible for a wide range of duties that will utilize his or her broad range of expertise and afford many opportunities for new experiences while working with a dedicated staff, professional artists and community groups."