Deck Chief

Sight & Sound is an organization comprised of people with diverse talents coming together as one in Christ to tell His story through who we are and what we do. We foster a culture of love for God and love for others, trust and teamwork, and a collaborative environment in which we get to do our best work every day. The Deck Chief provides technical support and team leadership for the installation and operation of shows as it relates to the execution of set movement, backstage coordination, and safety. They collaborate with Stage Management in maintaining the look of the show as created by the producing group. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Promote and model an environment that encourages and supports our mission, values and safety statements. Assist the Deck Supervisor in leading the process of planning, preparation, setup, and training of all Deck elements during current shows, rehearsals, sectionals, and all other required events. Assist the Deck Supervisor in representing Deck's needs at all added events outside of the current show run. Including but not limited to: Live Shoots, Inspire, Conservatory Showcases, TV Spot Shoots, and Film Shoots. Collaborate with the Lead Deck Coordinator for daily team leadership and support in the show preparation process. Assist the Deck Supervisor in leading accountability for the crew. Help to lead the Deck team in the absence of the Deck Supervisor or otherwise as appropriate. Execute cues as needed with accuracy and consistency, which may include being in costume in view of the audience. Proactively assist and fill in for others during performances and rehearsals Conduct regular 1 on 1 meetings with the team to provide support, positive influence, and accountability as well as attend any required leadership meetings as directed. Collaborate with necessary departments and supervisors to ensure a consistent, professional, and safe working environment during show run by maintaining a general awareness of inter-departmental backstage patterns. Prerequisites A willingness, desire, and ability to learn, develop, train, and serve Ability to remain calm, rational, positive, and professional throughout all work efforts, regardless of the difficulty of the situation Ability and willingness to work well in a team atmosphere Ability and willingness to find creative solutions by collaborating with various departments and teams across the company Strong organization skills and attention to detail Proficient verbal and written communication skills Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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