Light and Sound Supervisor Theatre Program
Job Description
Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.
- Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents
- A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
- As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
- As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.
- University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.
Hybrid Policy:
Please review the Hybrid Policy here.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Production, the Light and Sound Supervisor is the
central manager who supports the main stage and studio productions, manages
the electric shop, and maintains much of the equipment.
Essential Functions
Mainstage Productions:
∙There are two mainstage productions per semester, four per academic
year. The Light and Sound Supervisor is responsible for the load-in, focus,
hang, and strike of light and sound equipment. This includes, but is not
limited to:
∙Attend all production meetings, as well as communicate with designers
outside of formal meeting times.
∙Attend technical rehearsals
∙Interpret the light and sound designers’ submitted plans and discussing
viability with the designer and Director of Production
∙Provide a cost analysis to ensure the design can be built within the given
budget
∙Order materials needed to execute design, submit expenses, and monitor
budget
∙Oversee students working in the electrics shop to ensure correct and safe
practices
∙Oversee strike of the four productions and “mini-strike” when necessary
∙General troubleshooting and problem solving throughout technical
rehearsals and performances periods
Electrics Shop:
∙Ensure safe and correct practices in the shop
∙Maintain tools, equipment, and materials
∙Schedule and supervise student crews and coordinate work schedules
∙Recommend and assist Director of Production in hiring overhire labor
Theater Program Responsibilities:
∙Provide upkeep of classroom technical needs relative to light and sound
∙Track, monitor and provide feedback for students’ learning and progress
∙Oversee work study students hours and submit hours for approval
∙Attend bi-weekly faculty and production meetings
∙Mentor and approve student lighting, sound, and video designs for studio
productions
∙Support classroom needs where appropriate
∙Help to maintain all theater program spaces
Essential Functions Note
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities
Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or
student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is
generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management
or compensation.
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
∙Undergraduate Degree (BA, BFA, BS)
∙Minimum of 3 years of production experience with light and sound design,
production management, and budget administration
∙Experience working with directors and theatrical productions
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
∙Commitment to an inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace
environment; sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic,
socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and backgrounds of faculty, staff and
students.
∙Collaborative leadership style with leadership experience working in a
professional and/or educational Electrics Shop.
∙Teaching and/or mentoring experience
∙Resourceful and works independently to ensure that each task is
thoroughly executed
∙Ability to supervise, work with, and teach students
∙Ability to delegate effectively and meet students where they are in their
level of experience
∙Ability to maintain artistic intent within financial and time constraints
∙Possess a thorough understanding of the lighting and sound design and
implementation processes and all of the related aspects of the overall
theatre production process
∙Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
∙Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to
the goals of Jesuit Education.
Preferred Qualifications
∙Master’s of Fine Arts
∙Experience in sound design
Minimum Starting Salary: $62,640
Maximum Starting Salary: $65,000
Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
START DATE: ASAP
APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/8154
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and
welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other
protected categories
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