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Light and Sound Supervisor Theatre Program

Fordham University

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.

https://www.fordham.edu/human-resources/policies-guides-and-agreements/hybridremote-work-policy-for-administrators/

 

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 HEREhttps://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 
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