Technical Coordinator, Playwrights Horizons (Uptown & Downtown)

Technical Coordinator, Playwrights Horizons (Uptown & Downtown)

Organizational Summary:

Playwrights Horizons is a writer's theater dedicated to the support and development of contemporary American playwrights, composers and lyricists, and to the production of their new work, and Playwrights Downtown is a facility that houses both the Playwrights Horizons Theater School and Studios @440.

Reports to:

Administrative Director, Downtown and Production Manager, Uptown

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Technical Coordinator to coordinate the day-to-day maintenance and repair of Playwrights Downtown’s Moss Theater and associated equipment, to lead the Lighting Department for Playwrights Uptown’s spaces, in addition to overseeing the production and technical aspects of all Downtown rentals. The ideal candidate is comfortable closely liaising with the PHTS Production Supervisor as well as freelance Production Managers, Designers and technical staff to approve and fulfill PHTS production and classroom equipment needs and PH Uptown Production Lighting needs. The Technical Coordinator is a full-time non-exempt position that will work on site between the Uptown and Downtown locations and will include night and weekend work.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the technical adviser for Playwrights Horizons Theater School’s 2 Mainstage Productions in collaboration with freelance Production Managers, and Technical Directors one in the Fall, one in the Spring
• Serves as Production Electrician for Playwrights Horizons Theater School’s 2 Mainstage Productions
• Serve as the Production Electrician for Playwrights Uptown Productions including managing load in schedules, budgets, staffing, bidding out design to shops, checking design for feasibility and managing show needs throughout the run
• Serve as technical liaison with theater rental clients
• Review and Approve technical production requests for school and rental clients.
• Oversee load in, technical rehearsals, and strike for both PHTS student productions and PHTS Mainstage production
• Approve and implement classroom production equipment set-up and strike requests
• In collaboration with the Production Supervisor serve as a liaison with NYU’s production department
• Hire, interview and supervise production staff for PHTS student productions and rentals
• Manage production and labor budgets
• Oversee inventory and maintenance of all theatrical equipment and supplies Downtown, and the lighting equipment & supplies Uptown
• Create and maintain technical documentation and inventories for both venues
• Set prices for rental technical packages in collaboration with the Administrative Director
• Manage the maintenance and repair of the Downtown technical equipment for all performance spaces and studios
• Work collaboratively with Production Supervisor and Manager of Student Productions on PHTS student productions, including the Mainstage
• Work collaboratively with Playwrights Horizons Theater’s Production Manager
• Work collaboratively with PH Downtown Facilities Coordinator
• Work collaboratively with the PH Downtown Administrative Director

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years of practical experience working in technical theater
• A thorough knowledge of materials, tools, and theatrical equipment
• Broad understanding in all aspects of technical theater including lighting, sound, projections, and carpentry
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, and perform manual labor as needed
• Ability to read and produce technical drawings in VectorWorks
• High professional standards with acute attention to details
• Night and weekend hours required
• Proficient using computers and apps
• Highly motivated self starter
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Ability to interact with diverse populations, including undergraduate aged students and a wide variety of rental clients
• Criminal Background Check will be required

Compensation

Playwrights Horizons offers a comprehensive benefits package including 10 days (two weeks) of vacation, four personal days, and 10 sick days. Employees have access to individual medical, dental, and vision coverage, with various plan options available through Oxford Health Plans. Playwrights Horizons partially subsidizes health and dental insurance and provides vision insurance at no charge to employees. Our benefits package further includes a life insurance policy, a 403b retirement plan, and flexible spending accounts for medical, dental, and dependent care expenses. Other perks include an employee assistance provider, health reimbursement account, Transitchek for transportation expenses, and complimentary and staff-rate tickets to our productions.

Salary: $66,300

Values Statement

At Playwrights Horizons we believe that a broad spectrum of voices enriches the quality and vitality of our work. Playwrights is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity in its staffing and to equitable and inclusive practices. The organization is interested in receiving applications from people of all races, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, classes, religions, and people with disabilities. The facilities at Playwrights Horizons Uptown are fully accessible and ADA compliant.

To Apply

Please submit your application materials to our portal HERE. No phone calls please.