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Theater Technical Manager 

The Wright Museum seeks an energetic and detail-oriented Technical Production Manager reporting to the Theater Technical Director. 

The Theater Technical Manager has the daily responsibility for the technical operations of the GM Theatre, Wright Community Room, and other event spaces at The Wright, including audio, lighting, effects, set building, and supervision of the theatre space and scene shop.

About Us: 

Founded in 1965, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History has for over half a century been a leading institution dedicated to the African American experience. The Wright Museum houses The Ford Freedom Rotunda and its 95-foot wide by 65-foot high glass dome; this architectural wonder is more than twice the width of the State of Michigan's Capitol dome and just one foot shy of the width of the U.S. Capitol dome. Our Ring of Genealogy, a 37-foot terrazzo tile creation by artist Hubert Massey surrounded by bronze nameplates of prominent African Americans in history. The Wright serves over half a million people annually through its exhibitions, programs, and events. 

Our mission is to open minds and change lives through the exploration and celebration of African American history and culture. Our vision is of a world in which the adversity and achievement of African American history inspires everyone toward greater understanding, acceptance, and unity!

Essential Functions: 

• Collaborates with directors, production designers, and clients to provide quality audio, lighting, and other effects needed during performances. 
• Manage and coordinate equipment load-in, setup, and teardown, including lighting, audio, and video for special events held at the Museum.
• Provide first-line maintenance support for all relevant technical equipment, tools, machines, furniture, fixtures, and fittings related to the performance space.
• Maintain an inventory of all technical equipment and ensure equipment is stored safely.
• Attend production meetings and regular technical department meetings as required.
• Supervise the use of the stage facilities and Museum theatrical equipment and when being operated by clients or outside contractors.
• In collaboration with the Technical Director, Identify key staff and students and provide training on equipment and processes as required. Ensures crew has adequate knowledge of productions, theatre use, and equipment for all events.
• Ensure the public areas of the theatre and/or production space are in a safe and presentable condition.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3+ years' experience in technical theater or related field.
• BA/BFA in Technical Theater (preferred)
• Knowledge of digital sound consoles, intelligent lighting fixtures, and video technology.
• Knowledge of common theatre safety policies and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Work Conditions:

• Position will require flexible hours. Full-time position - occasional nights and weekends.
• Will occasionally be asked to work at heights or in low-visibility environments.
• Will need to occasionally lift and carry items up to 75 lbs. and may experience discomfort from bending, twisting, climbing, crawling, pushing, kneeling, stooping, and reaching overhead; may occasionally be exposed to humidity and temperature outside normal ranges; may be exposed to dust, and electrical hazards from construction of stage sets and working with high voltage; stand and walk 75% of the time; may occasionally need to use special tools.

Salary: 

$60k-65k

Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination required by the date of hire to be considered for the position

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Mission & Vision

Mission: to open minds and change lives through the exploration and celebration of African-American history and culture.

Vision: a world in which the adversities and achievements of African-American history inspire greater understanding, acceptance, and unity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Wright is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.