Background
ODC is a groundbreaking contemporary arts institution, delivering its mission through a world-class dance company, an innovative presenting theater, a dynamic digital platform, a dance school for movers of all ages and abilities, and ODC Heath with initiatives including a fee-free diagnostic and educational Healthy Dancers+rsquo; Clinic, and fitness offerings informed by dancer training for all levels and abilities. Guided by Founding Artistic Director Brenda Way; Kimi Okada as Director of ODC School and Associate Choreographer; and, Carma Zisman as Executive Director, ODC is nationally recognized for its entrepreneurial spirit and artistic innovation. Unique for its fully integrated vision, ODC strives to inspire audiences, cultivate artists, engage community, and foster diversity and inclusion through dance performance, training, and mentorship. ODC operates a three-building campus including a Dance Commons and the ODC Theater in San Francisco+rsquo;s Mission District, and a robust digital program for classes, performances, and engaging dialogue. ODC+rsquo;s programs and activities have contributed to community development, arts education, and access to creative art-making for more than 50 years.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Production, and working closely with ODC+rsquo;s Theater, School, Company and Health Initiatives, as well as its facilities and operations staff, the Production + Technical Coordinator plays the lead role in arranging for and meeting the specific production and on-going technical needs for internal ODC programs, facility rental clients and select special events on the ODC campus. The role is assisted by other ODC production staff. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, staffing crew shifts, advancing rentals and ODC productions, maintaining theatrical equipment, studio audio equipment, interfacing with artists and organizations presenting, co-presenting or being presented by ODC in its facilities, supporting all aspects of live performance production in ODC+rsquo;s facilities and/or other Bay Area touring and event venues.
Roles + Responsibilities
● Represent ODC and facilitate positive and efficient working relationships with ODC staff as well as artists and organizations presenting, co-presenting or being presented by ODC in its facilities. ● Create, articulate, and maintain ODC+rsquo;s technical and production standards and policies to meet the artistic vision of ODC and its affiliated partners.
● Help ODC Theater and Production staff with reporting and dissemination of all production information to incoming artists.
● Facilitate ongoing communication between artists, production staff, technical crews and other staff as needed to ensure effective coordination of resources and activities.
● Determine and/or advise equipment needs relative to labor and budget.
● Track and keep artists, Theater staff and DOP apprised of all project-related costs, especially labor and equipment rentals.
● Execute and confirm scheduling of technical crew for ODC Theater and Studio activities/events. Secure or serve as back up crew in case of emergency schedule changes.
● Schedule and be on-site to supervise load-ins and load-outs, ensure communication between renters, artists and technicians is clear, policies are communicated and being met, and ensure all spaces are restored at the end of each production or rental.
● Attend relevant weekly staff and production meetings and client meetings as needed.
● In coordination with DOP, schedule, attend and/or supervise technical rehearsals as required by production schedule assignments.
● Oversee House Technicians on layout, equipment and technical issues, and policies and best-practices.
● Troubleshoot production issues as they arise in the Theater and across the ODC Campus.
● Conduct training and assessments of technician skills.
● Submit any expenses and follow up evaluations of rental, co-present and present events in the ODC Theater and other facilities.
● Handle layout, equipment, and technical issues specific to ODC performance spaces. ● Troubleshoot technical issues as they arise in the theater and across the ODC campus.
● With the DOP, coordinate and/or provide the pickup/delivery and return of rentals. ● Draft production schedules for projects presented by ODC Theater and coordinate with artists to reflect their project specific needs.
● With the Facilities Department, support the maintenance and operation of sound and video-streaming equipment across ODC+rsquo;s campus, as needed.
● Directly support the setup and operation of Community Engagement events and other +ldquo;one-off+rdquo; internal events and performances.
● Plan and coordinate special projects at or around ODC Campus, e.g. Shotwell Street Block Party
● Provide technician and show coverage as needed in collaboration with the Director of Production, including filling staffing gaps when technicians call out or shifts cannot otherwise be covered. This role may also be asked to run shows or support other production operations based on scheduling needs, staffing demands, or production expertise required.
● On an as-needed basis support ODC Company production activities (Dance Downtown, local performances, Fall for Art) in various ways, e.g. loading driving trucks, setting up sound systems, editing audio, setting up on-campus rehearsals.
Qualifications
● Must be over 21 years of age and eligible to work in the US
● Must be available to work on site at the ODC campus for on-going in-person projects (located at 351 Shotwell Street and 3153 17th Street in San Francisco, CA).
● Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
● Ability to work and interact well with individuals from various backgrounds in a culturally diverse, fast-paced, collaborative environment, in both supervisory and supervised roles.
● Organized, with excellent skills in prioritizing, scheduling and time-management, strong creative problem-solving abilities.
● With notification in advance, must be able to be on call after-hours and on weekends where appropriate.
● Must have a valid driver+rsquo;s license. Comfortable and experience with driving a Box Truck preferred.
● Working knowledge of audio and video equipment, software and practices, including but not limited to live audio mixing, music recording, video recording, basic video editing and archiving, projectors, Qlab, etc.
● Working knowledge of lighting equipment, software and practices, including but not limited to ETC lighting + control boards, DMX, scrollers, LEDs, movers, Vectorworks and Lightwright.
● Familiar with all aspects of theatrical production including basic to advanced knowledge of lighting, scenic, sound, video, rigging, etc.
● Interests in performing arts and the advancement of the arts.
● Ability to manage others and attend to administrative duties.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
● Work is performed primarily in a performing arts facilities setting.
● Work is primarily performed standing, walking, and sitting.
● Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
Compensation and Time Base
● This is an at-will, hourly position (eligible for overtime) with a minimum time base of 30 hours per week and not to exceed 40 hours per week without prior approval from your manager.
● This position is based on ODC+rsquo;s San Francisco, CA campuses and offices with arrangements for some remote work.
● Compensation is $31-$33 per hour, DOE
● The role earns and accrues ten (10) days per year of paid time off as well as sick leave. In addition, as a member of ODC+rsquo;s full-time staff, this role receives three (4) additional days as floating holidays. This role also receives these paid holidays each year: New Year+rsquo;s Day, MLK Jr. Day, President+rsquo;s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples+rsquo; Day, Veteran+rsquo;s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
● As a dance organization committed to physical well-being, ODC+rsquo;s benefits package currently includes health coverage for full-time employees (vision and dental coverage are available at the employee+rsquo;s cost), a retirement savings plan and a life insurance plan. Additional benefits include pre-tax commuter deductions, access to tuition-free dance classes at ODC, complimentary tickets to select ODC performances, and a dynamic work environment.
To Apply
Please reference "Production + Technical Coordinator" in the subject line when emailing HR.
