employment opportunity - coordinator of theatre technical services

[Shelley Scott]

* COORDINATOR OF THEATRE TECHNICAL SERVICES - UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE*

The Faculty of Fine Arts Department of Theatre and Dramatic Arts 
requires a Coordinator of Theatre Technical Services. This is a 
continuing Administrative Professional Officer position, beginning July 
1, 2008, with a one-year probationary period.

The responsibilities of the Coordinator of Theatre Technical Services 
will include:

    * scheduling the day-to-day operation of the University Theatre (450
      seat proscenium), David Spinks Theatre (225 seat
      multi-configurable black box), a 200 seat Recital Hall, and
      various other performance studio spaces
    * scheduling support staff for the Department of Theatre and
      Dramatic Arts
    * coordinating the design and technical aspects of the Department’s
      season of shows and class projects, including budgeting of time
      and materials
    * organizing and conducting production meetings for the Department’s
      season of shows
    * managing, directing and supervising technical rehearsals for the
      Department’s season of shows and class projects, to ensure
      technical rehearsals run smoothly through to opening performances
    * hiring casual labor, supervising the box office
    * ensuring the timely upgrading, maintenance and repair of theatre
      equipment
    * coordinating the use of performance spaces by other departments
      and units of the University
    * contracting, coordinating and supervising theatre rentals from
      outside the university

QUALIFICATIONS:
A degree in technical theatre with a minimum of 5 years experience 
working in a theatre, certification in Basic First Aid and WHMIS, 
demonstrable skills in basic accounting and human resource management, 
and excellent written and oral communication skills are required. The 
successful applicant should also be competent using Microsoft Excel, 
Microsoft Word and email applications.

The University of Lethbridge offers a competitive compensation package 
with a full range of benefits.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply by *March 3, 2008.* Please 
include a detailed resume, transcripts, three letters of reference and 
salary expectations quoting competition number *#IN00812* to:

Human Resources
University of Lethbridge
4401 University Drive
LETHBRIDGE AB T1K 3M4
e-mail human.resources at uleth.ca
Fax 403-329-2685

Resumes received without quoting the competition number will not be 
accepted.

The position is open to all qualified applicants, although preference 
will be given to Canadian citizens and

permanent residents of Canada. The University is an inclusive and 
equitable campus encouraging applications

from qualified women and men including persons with disabilities, 
members of visible minorities and

Aboriginal persons.

Thank you to all applicants; only those selected for an interview will 
be contacted.