Job Description

Date: June 13, 2022
Position Title: Spectrum Theater Technical Director/Scene Shop Carpenter
Department: Theater
Job ID: 1353
Work Hours/Schedule: 40 hours/44 weeks
Compensation: Meet & Confer – Grade 13, $43,484 per year
Start Date: August 2022
Reports to: GRCC Theater Program Director
Posting Close Date: June 27, 2022

BENEFITS
Grand Rapids Community College provides an excellent benefits experience for our GRCC family. Our benefit package is designed to enhance employees' health and well-being. Part-time employees have different benefits outlined in the specific collective bargaining agreements and handbooks. Below is an overview of these benefits, additional details are available on the Human Resources/Benefits website:
? Six health insurance plan options (includes a high deductible plan with a health savings account option).
? A unique dental & vision reimbursement program (includes coverage for adult orthodontia & lasik eye surgery).
? Employer sponsored retirement plans as well as voluntary retirement savings plans (403b or 457 plans)
? Tuition benefits at GRCC for you, your spouse and your dependents.
? Tuition reimbursement at other higher education institutions for you.
? Generous time off that includes sick, vacation and personal leave banks.
? Paid holidays and holiday shutdown period in late December!

SUMMARY
The Spectrum Theater Technical Director/Scene Shop Carpenter at GRCC is a multifaceted position that liaises with faculty, staff, students, and the community. This position provides support for theater students, theater program, theater production and theater faculty.

Essential Job Functions
? Responsible for the scenic construction needs for Spectrum Theater shows.
? Oversees the operation of the Spectrum Theater Scene Shop.
? Maintains the Spectrum Theater warehouse
? Assists and supervises students in the use of hand and power tools and insures appropriate safety procedures
are followed.
? Works with scenic designer to create cost/time effective solutions for scenic elements
? Coordinates removal of all scenic elements and furniture upon completion of production
? Creates a regular shop schedule for theater students
? Creates a welcoming and inclusive environment for GRCC students
? Attends production meetings as needed
? Works with all designers to create production schedules to ensure that deadlines are met.
? Estimates construction costs and monitors scenery budget for individual productions.
? Evaluates and proposes purchase of new scene shop and stage equipment.
? Coordinates with the Director of Spectrum Theater and Spectrum Theater Manager in areas of venue scheduling
for other campus and community groups.
? Regular attendance during normal scheduled hours is required. Being present is essential for serving customers
and performing the essential functions of this position.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education/License
? Bachelor’s Degree in theater with an emphasis on technical theater or certification in residential construction.
? National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) preferred.

Work Experience
? Experience with carpentry and welding preferred.

Competencies
? The following competencies are essential and will be evaluated for our candidates through the evidence-based
selection process:
Foundational Competencies
? Responsibility
? Adaptability
? Achievement
? Ingenuity
? Decisive
? Teamwork
? Information Skills
? Listening

Occupational Competencies
? Interacting With Computers
? Getting Information
? Thinking Creatively
? Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
? Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
? Making Decisions and Solving Problems
? Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
? Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
? Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
? Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
? Scheduling Work and Activities
? Processing Information
? Documenting/Recording Information
? Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
? Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Equipment Use/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
? Demonstrated finish carpentry skills
? Ability to create and read construction drawings
? Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to coordinate numerous simultaneous events.
? Ability to gain a Chauffeur’s license
? Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
? Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
? Commitment to continuous quality improvement.

Physical Demands
? Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Mental Demands
? Ability to coordinate numerous simultaneous events.
? Ability to complete work effectively and efficiently within deadlines
? Ability to multi-task in an environment with frequent interruptions in a professional manner.
? Ability to proactively identify problems and utilize excellent judgment to resolve
? Accesses and utilizes highly confidential information, using awareness of the legal ramifications of actions and
excellent judgment.

Working Conditions
? Grand Rapids Community College will comply with any mandated health and safety requirements. Employees
will be directed to our GRCC Policy(s) for compliance information.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Grand Rapids Community College is only accepting online applications for this position at https://www.grcc.edu/jobs. Submit a cover letter and resume in one document. The opportunity to apply for this position will close on June 27, 2022 at 11:59PM. Individuals with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Grand Rapids Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Grand Rapids Community College creates an inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person. It is the policy and practice of GRCC to provide equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of age, race, color, religion, marital status, sex/gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, national origin, disability, political affiliation, familial status, veteran status or genetics in all
programs, activities, services, employment and advancement including admissions to, access to, treatment in, or compensation in employment as required by state and federal law. GRCC is committed to reviewing all aspects of GRCC programs, activities, services and employment, including recruitment, selection, retention and promotion to identify and eliminate barriers in order to prevent discrimination on the basis of the listed protected characteristics. The college will not tolerate any form of retaliation against any person for bringing charges of discrimination or participating in an investigation. Further information may be obtained from the EEO Office or the Office of General Counsel, 143 Bostwick Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3295.

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