Technical Head of Victoria Crew Apollo Theater Foundation , NY

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt. This is a union-represented position, and employees are required to

join IATSE Local One

Compensation: $42.44/hr

This job is fully onsite, with a varied schedule that includes availability to work matinee,

evening, and weekend calls

About The Apollo

In December 2024, The Apollo Theater became the first organization honored by the Kennedy Center Awards, emphasizing The Apollo’s impact on the past, present, and future of American culture and the performing arts. From the longest-running talent show in America with Amateur Night at The Apollo, which launched the careers of icons like Ella Fitzgerald and Lauryn Hill, to performances from beloved legends like Smokey Robinson and Lil’ Kim and today’s biggest stars like Drake, The Apollo has always been a home for artists to create and a home for audiences to see incredible music and art from legendary artists.

The Apollo is an American cultural treasure. It is a vibrant non-profit organization rooted in the Harlem community that engages people from around New York, the nation, and the world. Since 1934, The Apollo has celebrated, created, and presented work that centers Black artists and voices from across the African Diaspora. It has also been a catalyst for social and civic advocacy.

Today, The Apollo is the largest performing arts institution committed to Black culture and creativity.

Position Summary

The Head of Victoria Crew is a Local One supervisory position working in the Victoria Theaters. The Victoria Theaters are comprised of Theater 1 (199 seats) and Procope (99 seats), primarily programmed with music, comedy, and community events. Theater 1 and Procope are technically supported with a mix of installed and production-specific equipment.

The Head of Victoria Crew will hire and supervise crews during Apollo and outside client events in the Victoria, maintain production equipment, oversee crew safety systems, and support outside vendors during service calls. This role requires strong leadership, deep familiarity with all Production systems, and a commitment to providing a supportive and professional experience for all guests and artists in the Victoria Theaters.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule and Supervise over-hire crew as required, using the Victoria Apollo Local One agreement as the guideline for standards, conditions and pay rates.
• Manage the day-to-day activity and coordinate training opportunities for IATSE Local One Apprentice, working in conjunction with Apollo Production Department, Apollo HR, and Local One Apprentice Committee. Support the Apprentice in their growth and assist them in gaining experience relevant for their career development.
• Manage crews during both work calls and show calls. Operate show positions as required.
• Attend regular Venue Activity updates, attend pre-engagement client orientation meetings when required
• Oversee the operation of all Production equipment, either directly or by engaging crew members to operate. Orient over-hire crew members on how to operate Victoria Production systems (AV, LX, Rigging).
• Develop, manage, and implement maintenance programs for all Production equipment. Notify and update management on equipment status regularly.
• Ensure adherence to crew safety SOPs, to include immediate notification to management of any unsafe operational and building-related safety concerns
• Seek opportunities to improve the skills of the regular over-hire crew
• Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented work environment focused on reliability, responsiveness, and operational excellence. Ability to collaborate with others and to be respectful of everyone’s lived experiences.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of venue-based Production experience, to include 1+ years in a supervisory role (department head/assistant)
• Demonstrated and verifiable experience in Stage Carpentry, Stage AV, Stage Electrics, or Stage Management
• High School diploma/GED required. BA in technical theater or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Experience of hiring and managing union show crews
• Experience of live performance operation in various disciplines (music, dance, theater)
• Strong crew management experience, including managing crew…