CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carries out the strategic plans and policies as established by the Board of Directors and reports to the Board.
• Supports operations and administration of the Board by advising and informing Board members; interfacing between Board and Staff.
  
• Oversees design, delivery and quality of products and services of the organisation.
• Recommends yearly budget/s for Boards approval and prudently manages organisations resources within budget guidelines according to laws and regulations.
• Effectively manages the human resources according to authorized personnel policies and procedures that fully conform to current laws and regulations.
• Assures that the Bowl's mission/vision programs, products and services are constantly presented in a strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of public administration, budgeting and non-profit administration,  business management.
•  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with corporate, government and a range of individual stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Exhibit an appreciation of the arts and culture and an understanding of their place in the community.
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal relationship building skills required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Cultural/Arts Management:  Masters preferred.
•  Financial and business experience:  including management of day-to-day operations and long term planning preferred.
•  Minimum of five (5) years demonstrated experience in cultural arts management or similar environment.
•  Experience/training in marketing, public relations and advocacy studies.
•  Successful experience in organizational leadership, including management and leadership oversight.
•  Project management skills desirable.
• 3-5 years proven experience in a similar environment.
  

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical requirements for multiple events and ensure adequate personnel and equipment resources.
• Direct the development of theatre technical areas including set up, lighting, scenery and audio.
•  Work with clients to meet desired production objectives including deadlines, schedules, rehearsals, performances, lighting and stage needs; designs light plots as required to meet productions needs.
•  Interact with clients and solve technical service requirements for the host of activities.
• Make recommendations with regard to the Artist's needs for technical riders, stating a performance's technical requirements.
• Provide information and assistance to users of facilities; conduct workshops to assist practitioners in the use of the facility.
• Estimate equipment and labour required for various theatre productions as needed.
• Make recommendations regarding long-range technical services equipment for facilities.
• Develop solutions to production and facilities problems.
• Develop and maintain OSHA Safety Standards, develop and maintain an in-house Safety Standards; maintain and update annually the Accident and Injury Prevention Programme of Naparima Bowl.
• Assist in developing the technical theatre budget.
• Assist in hiring, training and over-seeing all technical theatre staff.

• Technical Theatre and Stage Management techniques, including Stage sets and drawings,   rigging, flys, lift systems and ground plans.
• Working with clients to meet production objectives including deadlines, schedules, rehearsals, performances.
• Reviewing producer's contracts and making recommendations regarding riders for performance's technical requirements.
• Supervising Staff including selecting, hiring, training, performance appraisal and disciplining action.
• Experience in a public sector theatrical/cultural setting is desirable.

Specific Requirements for this Position

• Any combination of experience and training that would provide required knowledge and abilities in qualifying.

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited College or University, preferably with a major in Theatre Arts, Technical Theatre or related field.

At least four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in Technical Theatre, Stage  Management, Theatre Production  or related area.

This job requires working a flexible Schedule including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

SENIOR FACILITIES MANAGER

The Senior Facilities Manager will coordinate and ensure the maintenance of buildings, equipment and services at Naparima Bowl.  He/She will implement the maintenance policies and procedures to ensure the continuous reliability for the Bowl's equipment (electrical systems, equipment and appliances).  He/She will head the maintenance team and will be required to advise the Chief Executive Officer and work along with and assist other members of staff (particularly, the Senior Theatre Technician and members of the Lighting and Sound Units) with such duties as deemed necessary by Management, to ensure the efficiency operation of the facility.

Duties and Responsibilities

Works in harmony with the Chief Executive Officer and members of the Technical Team to facilitate the functional integrity of the buildings, grounds, cleaning, parking, equipment and services of Naparima Bowl.

• Coordinates the Inventory of relevant stock, spares and sundries.
• Maintains a log of faults/repairs and prepares monthly reports for management
• Creates links with companies for annual service of systems and equipment.
• Supervises sub contractors who provide services to Naparima Bowl.
• Maintenance and operation of a diesel-powered plant.
• Maintenance of motors, switch gear, starters, pumps, voltage regulators, transformers, transmission lines and a variety of electrical equipment and appliances.
• Repairs and maintains such facilities as switchgear, electrical pumps, stand-by generator, etc.
• Ensures that all electrical lighting outlets are functional, both domestic and production.
• In collaboration with the Senior Theatre Technician, coordinates annual system-wide technical check, service and repair programme.
• Any other duties as may be required by his/her Supervisor.

Examples of Work

• Works with Chief Executive Officer to establish appropriate maintenance policies and procedures.
• Organises, plans and supervises the activities of the Maintenance team which includes the General Foreman, Agricultural Foreman and Building Foreman.
• Works closely with the General Foreman to recommend minimum consumable stocks and ensure that adequate stocks are available.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Experience and Training

• Possession of a Diploma/Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology OR National Technician Diploma in Electrical.  Engineering or NEC Diploma in MET/MEEET or equivalent.
• Knowledge/experience or certification in Project Management and Management will be an asset.

STAGE MANAGER

The Stage Manager's job is to efficiently manage all phases of the production to encourage productive and on schedule results.  In the theatre the Stage Manager is the ultimate authority.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the rehearsals and actual productions, setting up the area, providing the requirements for the Director and cast.
• Assembles the Prompt Script - the formal record for the production.
• Ensures Safety, good time-keeping, the vision and its realisation.
• Sets and enforces all call times, makeup times, start times, keeps cast generally organized and orderly.
• Cues actions and technical elements via headset system.

Training and Experience

Should have five (5) or more years in stage management or preferably certified in Theatre craft at technical-vocational level.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•   Strong oral and communication skills.
•   Ability to work with all kinds of creative people.
•   Must be diplomatic, a good team player.
•   Organized; good time management skills

LIGHTING TECHNICIAN

Lighting Technician Designer sets up, maintains and operates light fixtures, control devices and the associated electrical and rigging equipment used in the Theatre/Stage productions.  Designs Lighting for productions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with the Technical Director, to implement lighting designs.  Ideally, experience in lighting designs would be an asset in this instance.
• Set up, focus and operate lighting fixtures, control consoles and auxiliary equipment.
• Perform single electrical wiring tasks, trouble shoot circuits and calculate maximum circuit loads.
• Use manual or computer control consoles to control lighting throughout a production.   Perform routine maintenance functions such as replacing lamps and damaged colour filters or patters, and monitoring lighting equipment in safe working conditions.
• Attend production meetings and discuss lighting needs and special effects with directors.
• Design lighting and decide where to place lighting equipment to achieve desired effects.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic understanding of electricity, colour theory, lighting equipment, light modifiers, dimmers and control desks.
• Some knowledge of electronics is an asset.
• Ability to apply knowledge in a variety of situations.
• Experience five (5) years in a Theatre or related setting.
• Certification in Theatre Lights - with emphasis on Lighting Technician/Designer.
• Effective problem solving and organizational skills and excellent communication (verbal and written) with interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of various computer software programs is desired.
• A Post offer physical examination by a doctor is required.

Key Skills and Attitudes

•     A good edge for all areas of lighting
•     Able to work under pressure
•      Understanding of Safety & OSHA Compliance .    

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SOUND TECHNICIAN

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Physical duties necessary for the set-up and tear down of events.
•  Provide service and support to artists, speakers and production company technical staff.
•  Assist customers in determining appropriate equipment.
• Operate various audio and visual equipment, sound systems, computer monitors, slide and video equipment, etc.
• Operate sound board to control output of voices, music and pre-recorded sound effects during performances.
• Analyse scripts of dialogue and pre-recorded sound effects to determine audio requirements.
• Install and test new auditorium equipment and electronic systems.
• Install, update and maintain hardware, software and operating systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair malfunctions and perform routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment and report serious problems to Supervisor/Technical Director.
• Ensure optimal quality transmission.

Qualifications and Experience

Degree or Technical Vocational qualification or equivalent plus a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience required.

•  Ability to apply advanced skills in performing arts services; auditorium event support and services.
• Experience in mixing front -of-house and monitors as well as monitors from front of house or assorted platform, including digital for theatrical productions, with knowledge of proper microphone placement and installation, frontline and backline equipment, processors, equalization, amplifier racks and monitors.
• Experience in operating digital consoles.
• Effective problem solving and organizational skills and excellent communication (verbal and written) with interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of various computer software programs is desired.
•  A post offer physical examination by a doctor is required.

Key Skills and Attitudes

• A  good ear for detecting all areas of sound
• Able to work under pressure
• Understanding of Safety and OSHA compliance
   

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HOUSE MANAGER

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Contacts  ushers and inform them when to arrive and what to wear.
•  Obtain reservation list from Box Office and have it available.
•  Ensure that approach to dressing room, Box Office, walkway to main auditorium entrance and lobby are  clean.
•  Unlock main doors.
• Check condition of the seats and audience area.  Ensure that all Fire Exits can be opened easily and that exit corridors etc. are not blocked.
• Verify that all exit and aisle lights are in working condition and clean.
• Check bathrooms are clean and has appropriate supplies.
•  Conduct usher orientation.
•  Greet and seat arriving audience especially VIP's and any who require seats for disabled.
•  Handle reservation problems:  people arriving on wrong night, overbooked audiences etc.  General assistance to other members of the audience.
• Liaise with Stage Manager for Show's start-up intermission, etc.
• Deal with patron concerns.  Make any public address to the patrons.
• Make note of complaints or suggestions and relay to staff and Stage Manager.
• Secure the building and front of house.
• Conduct Usher orientation.

Essential Experience

CUSTODIAN

The Custodian job is to keep buildings and grounds clean and safe.  The Custodian is a semi-skilled employee who works directly cleaning using soaps, chemicals, other detergents, waxes and the use of various machines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  To clean floors, windows, fixtures, stairs, restrooms, office buildings, staff stations and any other interior or exterior spaces comprising the facility.
• Cleaning of public bathrooms - pre, during and after performances as a standard measure.
• Use cleaning supplies as some will have harsh chemical components.
• Use various machines such as buffer, vacuum cleaners, blowers, carpet machine etc.
• Must know the regulations on safety measures when using harsh cleaners on floors and other areas.
• Ability to read and recognize cleaning agents and the chemicals they are made of.

Qualifications And Experience:

• Must be in good physical condition in order to perform the duties.
• Must have at least a good sound primary and/or secondary education and be capable of reading and writing.
• Must be able to follow directions and perform work duties with limited supervision.
• Must be able to operate the equipment on their own during the job function required.  (Supervisor will train the Custodian to use the equipment).
• Any previous experience/training in a similar position would be an asset.

Experience/Training

• Production experience gained in any theatrical setting may improve chances of entry.
• Certification in backstage theatre arts would be a distinct asset.
• Any other suitable combination of training and/or experience.
• A post offer physical examination by a doctor is required.
   

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