Description
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Valor Center Technician
This position offices in-person, on campus
Role Description:
The Valor Center Technician will contribute to Valor by helping to ensure high level execution of all Valor Center and School Wide Events requiring AVL and production support. The Valor Center Technician will also work within the Arts program to ensure high level production experiences for students and patrons alike. Additional production support in the areas of set building, technical production, and the equipping and support of student tech teams are also critical components of this role.
Valor Christian High School is a decidedly Christian, college preparatory school whose core values honor a biblical foundation. Valor employees are faith-filled, joyful believers who are active in a local, Christian church whose beliefs are in alignment with the school’s Statement of Beliefs. They are both called and committed to the school’s vision and mission and seamlessly integrate faith into their daily work. You will be most successful if you have a true servant’s heart, a teachable spirit, a love for the Lord Jesus Christ, and a commitment to the school’s beliefs and values.
Possess and Model a Growing Relationship with Christ
- Pursue full devotion to Christ and live a life that reflects that authenticity
- Model the fruits of the spirit in communications, relationships and daily work
- Demonstrate teachability and a willing heart for service
- Embody others-centered, servant-leadership in all interactions
Demonstrate Trustworthy Commitment to Valor Christian High School
- Accept and uphold Valor’s values and beliefs as found in the Statement of Beliefs, Christian Community Policy, and Valor Culture Document
- Accept and abide by all affirmations in Valor’sAnnual Statement of Commitment
- Be relationally involved in the life/lives of our students with a heart of service and mission
- Seamlessly and deliberately integrate Biblical truth and Christian values into daily work
Primary Responsibilities
- Demonstrate a mastery of technical production through the following work:
- Lighting design, programming and operation (Grand MA Light Board)
- Audio front of house (Digico Sound and Audio Control Systems)
- Microphones and audio reinforcement
- Performer Flying Systems (additional training will be required)
- Image magnification systems and control
- Set building and construction
- Valor Center systems and equipment maintenance and upkeep
- Technical stage management and support
- Mentor students in technical production
- Technical support for campus wide school events as needed
Serve Wholeheartedly as an Exceptional Teammate
- Uphold and embody Valor’s culture as set forth in the Valor Culture Document
- Model servant leadership, grace and love in all relationships and interactions
- Develop relationships with colleagues with goals of teamwork, relational unity and spiritual growth
- Provide team support regarding all matters, processes and initiatives.
- Demonstrate loyalty to teammates in action and word
- Assist Team members to facilitate school-wide wins
Demonstrate a Commitment to Fulfilling Valor’s Vision and Mission
- Assume collaborative responsibility for Operating Plan Goals and Fiscal stewardship
- Be a ‘culture- keeper’
Demonstrate a Commitment to Growth
- Participate in Valor Team meetings, Chapel and weekly meetings with Team/Supervisor
- Demonstrate teachability and receptive to feedback
- Pursue professional/personal/spiritual growth and development
- Participate in the broader ministry of Valor by contributing of time, talent and treasure beyond assigned role responsibilities
RELATIONSHIPS
- Technical Director
- Director of Arts
- Facilities Director
RESULTS
The Valor Center Technician will help ensure high-level technical execution of Valor events, proactively working with stakeholders to effectively carry out well organized, professionally presented product. A “can do” attitude will help propel the Valor culture, helping to foster a great production, event or presentation experience for all involved.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
- A degree in audio, video, lighting or technical theatre is preferred.
- A minimum of four years’ experience in a production related environment is preferred.
- Theatrical production experience is critical.
- Proficiency in lighting design and programming is essential. MA or Grand MA experience is preferred.
- Audio engineering/Front of House experience is valued. Digico console experience is desirable.
- Rigging experience is valued. Experience with performer flying is desirable.
- Video systems experience with both capture and display interfaces is required.
- Experience with set construction, basic construction, and shop management is essential.
- The ability to successfully train and equip student support workers in technical theatre and production support is essential.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The same basic physical demands described here are the same for all employees to successfully perform the essential functions of their jobs. Employees must periodically lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and could occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral/depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics are varied and include classroom, office, and outdoor events while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is also varied.
POSITION TYPE: B: Traditional school calendar with additional weeks prior to school starting and after school ends. July – June
HOURS PER WEEK: Full-Time, Non-Exempt (evening and weekend work required)
PAY RANGE: $25-30/Hr
SUPERVISOR: Valor Center Technical Director
START DATE: August 1, 2023