Entertainment & Gaming Technician, Event Staff​/ Venue Crew

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LOCATION:

Contact but may be required to work at other venues as required

RESPONSIBLE TO: Production Manager

RESPONSIBLE FOR: n/a

WORKS WITH: Artistic and Operational Teams

HOURS: 140 hours across a 4 week period which will include evening and weekend work as required. We work 100:80:100 so actual hours expected to be worked across a 4 week period is: 112 hours

STATUS: Permanent

(There is also the opportunity to discuss the possibility of being added to our pool of casual technicians)

CLOSING DATE: midday Friday 23rd October

Interviews are likely to take place on 28th or 29th October

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The role will provide technical and operational support of a high standard to all of Contact’s performances, participatory projects and operational activities including maintenance.

You will work with our full-time technician and other casual technicians to deliver in-house performances and support visiting artists, to a high technical standard. You will provide technical support for a wide variety of artistic activities in and around Contact, and maintain and improve our performance spaces under the direction of our Production Manager.

MAIN TASKS

• Provision and operation of lighting, sound, audio visual and any other technical effects for all activities at Contact (including rehearsals, performances and other events), as directed by the Production Manager, including providing stage management support where necessary.

• General maintenance & operational duties in setting up of the building

• Work alone and as part of a team to complete tasks in time available

• Ensure that all work is completed to a high standard, as agreed with the Production Manager, is safe for use and compliant with all health & safety and legal obligations.

• As “Duty Technician” take responsibility of rear of house safety liaising with the Production Manager and assisting with the evacuation of the building in the event of an emergency under the supervision of the Duty Manager.

• Construction, rigging and de-rigging of settings, scenery, furniture and special effects when required.

• Preparation of all spaces within Contact for exhibitions, workshops, rehearsals, conferences, music events, club nights, meetings or other events as directed by the Production Manager.

• Operate lighting, sound and AV equipment for technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, performances and other projects as required.

• Operate stage machinery and equipment as directed by the Production Manager.

• Assist other members of staff as appropriate in the maintenance of basic electrics throughout the building.

• Attend design, production, departmental, company and other meetings as required

• Under the supervision of the Production Manager, work to maintain loose electrical equipment in a safe and proper condition, and ensure that working areas are kept tidy and clear of waste material

GENERAL

• Keep up to date with developments within the arts and youth culture.

• Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required in connection with the position.

• Represent Contact at external events as required.

• Establish and maintain good working relationships with all Contact’s partner organisations.

• Get involved with creative work being presented by Contact by attending workshops, read-throughs, rehearsals and performances on a regular basis.

• Follow Contact’s Health & Safety policy, undertaking duties as required and ensure reasonable care is taken to maintain a healthy and safe place for public and staff.

• Actively commit to Contact’s Equal Opportunities policy and Contact’s Safeguarding of Young People policy.

• Advise and report regularly on activity as required by the wider Senior Management Team, Board and sub-boards, supplying any data required to meet funder reporting requirements.

• Provide…