Part-time event facilitator

Position Type: Fine Arts/ Event and Technical Facilitator

Robinson Fine Arts Center

Facilitate and support the technical aspects of Plano ISD events, community events and rentals, including production
personnel and equipment within the Plano ISD Robbie & Lynore Robinson Fine Arts Center venue and ancillary
spaces and assist the Front of House and Technical Manager(s) with facility operation. In addition to event related
services, this position will support the overall daily operations of the Plano ISD Robinson Fine Arts Center. supervision of full or part-time technical staff, student employees, student interns and community volunteers.
Provides cross-training in different theatrical disciplines and on all control systems center- wide, as well as leading
training of operations staff. Serve as a mobile technician to assess, diagnose, recommend, and maintain
documentation and service of campus fine arts audio, technical, lighting, and other theatrical/stage equipment.

Bachelor's Degree in Technical Theatre, Performing Arts, Performing Arts Management / Production
Advanced experience in maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and operation of lighting, video, audio,
rigging, staging, and communications systems and equipment

Skills in assessing end user needs and dedication to meeting quality standards for service

Excellent communication skills between all areas of production with Plano ISD staff, customers, and the
Ability to read, draw and interpret site diagrams, location maps, lighting plots, etc

Ability to facilitate responsibilities, operational expectations, and organization of Robinson Fine Arts Center hourly staff

Familiarity with public education policies, state required facility mandates for large
scale performing arts venues and campus performance spaces

One to three years of experience in hands-on large-scale theatrical operations
Work with Robinson Fine Arts Center Managers, Fine Arts Administrative staff, Production Management, Plano
ISD staff, community organizations and others to achieve the desired results in all technical aspects for a
variety of events

Assist RFAC Manager(s) in the development and implementation of Fine Arts Center (FAC) user policies and
Ensure the safety and welfare of students, staff, clients, patrons, and all who enter the facility by enforcing
safety guidelines and maintaining facility equipment

Assess needs and facilitate use of all FAC owned or rental equipment for all events across facility, or for
Participate in and direct crews in set up, testing, operation and strike of all technical equipment

Assist in assessing technical needs for all events in cooperation with district, community or rental
Maintain and safeguard all technical equipment of the FAC, as well as other technical assets, through the
development and implementation of regular preventative maintenance and inventories

Perform or arrange for maintenance and repair of equipment as needs arise

Develop and participate in training for Operations Staff on all technical systems

Assist in determining the production labor requirements for events or work calls and schedule staff
Manage scheduling of Hourly, Contract, or staffed Crews as needed for specific productions and
events

Communicate event needs at regularly scheduled production meetings

Assist in the supervision of Technical Specialists and House Crews, using Plano ISD and FAC policies and
guidelines to establish maintenance goals and projects, time management, show production and preparation,
run crew responsibilities and execution

Support technical needs including scheduling and labor, equipment, tools and expendables

Support the use of the venues by district partners, rental clients, and third-party vendors

Assist all parties in interfacing with the building and facility equipment in accordance with District contracts,
PISD policies and procedures and standard safety guidelines

Routine and administrative responsibilities include: reporting to work as scheduled and reporting hours per
event, attending production meetings, supervision of facility changeovers, completion of required reports and
Develop and manage a maintenance program for Plano ISD Theatre facilities / cafetoriums at all campuses
and communicate the needs of individual campus facility needs with the Plano ISD Fine Arts, Maintenance,
New Construction, and Facilities Departments as appropriate

Travel to requesting / assigned campuses as directed by the RFAC Manager(s) or Director of Fine Arts to
troubleshooting and operation of lighting, video, audio, rigging, staging, and communications systems and
equipment and make recommendations for / perform repairs on equipment / fixtures

Maintain online system of requests from multiple campuses to track maintenance of lighting, video, audio,
rigging, staging, and communications systems and equipment of user service and maintenance scheduling

interpret policy, procedures, and data; Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Frequent long and varied hours including nights and weekends. Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand