Assistant Head, Production Operations and Maintenance

The Kennedy Center Production Operations and Maintenance Division of the Production Department seeks a technician with a thorough working knowledge in all areas of technical theatrical production operations and maintenance.

Applicant must have a minimum of five years’ experience as a technician in: maintenance, trouble shooting, programming, repairing of electrical, mechanical, electro mechanical, carpentry and rigging. Applicant must have working knowledge of modern stage technology and procedures.  Applicant must be familiar with the safe working procedures of a technical shop and its related tools and equipment as well as safe working procedures in a production environment.

This position is one of the “staff” recognized positions in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The Kennedy Center and I.A.T.S.E. local #22.  This position is a full time, hourly position with benefits, vacation, and sick leave.

Key Responsibilities

• As JFKC Assistant Head, Production Operations and Maintenance, perform maintenance on all theatrical equipment and spaces as referenced in the I.A.T.S.E. local #22 CBA.
• As JFKC Assistant Head, Production Operations and Maintenance, oversee and assist in the training of the Production Operations Technical Trainee while performing maintenance on all theatrical equipment and spaces as referenced in the I.A.T.S.E. local #22 CBA.
• As JFKC Assistant Head, Production Operations and Maintenance, perform and supervise the installation/retrofitting of theatrical infrastructure in theatrical spaces as referenced in the I.A.T.S.E. local #22 CBA.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Technical Theater.
• Bachelor’s degree in technical theatre; advanced degree preferred.

How to Apply

Apply Here: Position Description (/taleo.net)