Technical Manager

Position Title: Technical Manager
Department: Production
Reports To: Director of Production
Compensation: $89,900 - $105,700 Annually 
Status: Full-time, exempt
Application Deadline: Open until filled 

Job Purpose: Under supervision of the Production Director, the Technical Manager is responsible to efficiently assist in the day to day managing of the production department and the successful mounting of all SFB productions, SFB School, SFB School, and Trainee Performances, as well as Special Events 

For SF Ballet Company

• Development, collection, and organization of all Ballet production show files, and production photo archive.
• Drafting of technical drawings for productions and scenic bids/builds as required
• Assist in managing the construction of scenery, which includes estimating costs of labor and materials.
• Assists in assembling show requirements for rep season and touring.

• Assist in developing and managing production schedules and crew calls in accordance with any applicable collective agreements by liaising with IATSE Heads of Department.
• Supervise production load ins/load outs and stage set-up at WMOH and Ballet Warehouse, when required, at the direction of the Production Director
• Coordinates trucking and shipping of rentals (inbound and outbound)
• Communicates with designers, artistic staff and stage management as necessary for troubleshooting and production continuity
• Maintains production quality of the highest standards
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Production Director

For SFB School and Trainee Program 
Act as the primary technical/production liaison for the SFB School and Trainee Program

• Obtains technical requirements for all SFB Trainee Program engagements
• Alongside SFB Director of Education and Training, create cost estimates and schedules as required for SFB Trainee Program and Student Showcase
• Monitor SFB Trainee supplies and equipment for repair or replacement
• Obtain/order equipment and supplies as required for Trainee Program
• Attend all SFB Trainee offsite performances (set-up/ performance/load out)
• Ability to assist/supervise trainees in (set-up/performance/load out)
• Occasionally adapt lighting design and run show for Trainee performances
• Drive Company Vehicle

For SFB Special Events

• Arrange and supervise technical crews as required for Special events
• Arrange and supervise technical crews for Education events
• Provides general production assistance for non-performance events at both the Chris Hellman Centre for Dance and the War Memorial Opera House
• Performs other duties as required or assigned by supervisor.

Internal Contacts: SFB Director of Education and Training and Associate Director, Facilities Department, Artistic Staff, Company Dancers, Production Staff, Development Staff, Company Manager, General Manager

Education Level and Focus: Theatre Production Degree MA, MFA (preferred)

Years and Type of Related Experience Required: 

• Minimum of Five years professional experience with a Major Performance Arts Institution.
• Minimum of three years professional experience with Union Stage Hands (preferred).

Technical Competencies: 

• Develops and utilizes special knowledge of Microsoft Office or MAC OS, and Vectorworks.
• Effectively demonstrates a consistent and sustained commitment to Lean Ops practices through the active pursuit of the elimination of waste from every process with the ultimate goal of providing world-class quality, delivery, and service at the lowest possible cost. Actively participates in the organizations Continuous Improvement Initiatives.
• Using appropriate technology solves problems and resolves issues.
• Successfully demonstrates expertise in reading and producing blue prints.
• Successfully demonstrates thorough knowledge of lighting/video projection.
• Successfully demonstrates moderate to thorough knowledge of sound
• Communicates verbally and in writing with others in a manner that ensures clear and mutual understanding of information.
• Organizes and prioritize multiple tasks to meet required deadlines.
• Actively listens to concerns and problems and help provide. Appropriate solutions. Follows up to ensure positive outcomes.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, integrity, high energy, creativity, and a collaborative spirit.
• Supports and provides equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all.
• Works effectively in a diverse environment of artists, creative and management teams.
• Demonstrates a passion for the performing arts and the desire to be part of one of the worlds finest dance companies and schools.
• Demonstrates uncompromising commitment to artistic excellence
• Demonstrates behaviors that are in the best interests of the ballet promoting its artistic objectives.
• Successfully develops good relations and communication with a variety of interest groups, including suppliers, IATSE, the performing arts industry and community at large.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, with little supervision
• Demonstrates ability to deal effectively with stressful situations, in an extremely busy environment.
• Demonstrates the ability to exercise sound judgment.

Physical Demands: Posses and holds a valid drivers license and DMV record which complies with SF Ballet driver policy. 

Special Equipment Used: Microsoft Office or MAC OS. High proficiency in use of computer drafting (Vectorworks). Read and reproduce blue prints. Lighting and video projections, sound equipment. 

Application Procedure

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San Francisco Ballet Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employing a diverse staff.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO).

Organizational Profile

As America's oldest professional ballet company and one of the three largest ballet companies in the United States, San Francisco Ballet has enjoyed a long and rich tradition of artistic firsts since it was founded in 1933. SF Ballet performed the first American productions of Swan Lake and Nutcracker, as well as the first production of Coppelia, choreographed by an American choreographer. Guided in its early years by American dance pioneers and brothers Lew, Willam, and Harold Christensen, San Francisco Ballet currently presents more than 100 performances a year locally, nationally, and abroad. Under the direction of Tamara Rojo, the Company upholds and drives an international reputation as one of the preeminent ballet companies in the world.