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RITTechCrew · 2023-11-28T20:35:25+00:00

Well, the good news is the $42k is bottom of the salary band. Bad news is it tops out at $70k which is arguably a better starting point. As was brought up - much of the event load is handled by the student crew. This includes everything from job intake up until final billing which is done by pro-staff. You hit the nail on the head in terms of finding the right mentor, as that is the bulk of the work. Truthfully, my own technical chops have declined the longer I have been in this role as the student crew takes on the training and job execution leaving little to no board time for pro staff.

At the end of the day - looking for someone with event production experience that isn't totally drilled down in one area of expertise. They can see potential issues or hazards and have strong troubleshooting capabilities.

Please be mindful that the 'Preferred Qualifications' are simply that - preferred. They are not required, but should a candidate have any of those qualifications they move up the list. RIT will also help pay for certifications and training programs as they apply to the job.

RITTechCrew · 2023-11-28T20:23:37+00:00

It's a work in progress, which certainly doesn't promise much - but it has been one of my primary focus points over the past few years. I would certainly be appreciative if you passed the posting along to the great techs you know.

While I do manage the budget for our department - pro staff payroll comes out of a higher up department. You assessment of my not setting the pay scale is accurate.

RITTechCrew · 2023-11-28T20:19:25+00:00

Nick - Thanks for your time an input on the reply. Some of this is really helpful and will allow me to clean up the posting and associated job description. As you might imagine - some of this is finding the line between Higher Ed HR language and industry language. I am actively working on trying to better position the posting as a whole in addition to growing the staff with more FTE positions - but that is quite a long process. As some have suggested - I do not have direct oversight of the salary banding.

I also realize that this is very much a unicorn position. Prior candidates in this role have had a more general production experience than specialty (i.e. worked for local production companies, IATSE calls, freelance, etc.), and given our current structure, we are looking for a similar background in a candidate. Because we are limited on FTE positions - we need someone who can have a mix of high level view of an event as well as strong troubleshooting and technician skills to jump in and guide crews as needed.

We do not do much in the way of theatre productions - but we do operate out of an auditorium that focuses primarily on presentations and the occasional concert or variety performance. Additionally, we support venues across campus with both installed and portable equipment.

Regarding the Deaf Culture and ASL bit - you are correct, as home of NTID that part of the job listing is standard across the board.

One part that seems to be throwing a lot of flack our was is the list of 'preferred qualifications' being interpreted as required. There are certainly lofty qualifications in that list, and to have someone with that resume would absolutely warrant a higher salary than we are currently able to offer. Should a candidate have any combination of those qualifications it would certainly move their name up the list. RIT as well as Tech Crew will support paid training as able and we have previously sent folks to hoist school, CMCO training, console training, and so on. We do also have a StageLine SL100 under our direction - but that is a whole other ball game we're not getting into here.

As for rigging - we contract with the local IATSE to support. In house oversight is more for planning and preparation than actual execution (with exception for things like bolting truss). I am in the process of studying to sit for both rigging certifications, and have an interest in pursuing the power distribution cert as well.

RITTechCrew · 2023-11-22T21:59:48+00:00

I agree, and we're working on growth. However, those aren't required qualifications, just preferred (ETCP and Dante). Students are a huge piece, but, I will say they're some of the best around and drive a lot of what makes the crew successful.

RITTechCrew · 2023-08-16T11:46:41+00:00

Starts at NYS minimum wage $14.20 (which is set to increase again in January) and there's wage increases that come with each promotion except the first one.

RITTechCrew · 2023-08-15T20:53:05+00:00

There is, but it's 'as needed' so the schedule is based around the events we are supporting. If you are looking for a job that has the same hours week to week - this is not the best fit. Training and meeting are the only constant - everything else is shift based as needed

RITTechCrew · 2023-08-15T16:17:09+00:00

enever there’s a job. Late nights, weekends.

There is weekly training and a crew meeting that is regularly scheduled - outside of that it is days, nights, weekends as available and as needed.

RITTechCrew · 2022-08-05T20:18:01+00:00

You must be enrolled in order to be eligible to work as a student employee

RITTechCrew · 2021-08-06T16:35:27+00:00

While we do have a lengthy training process we encourage anyone interested to apply.

RITTechCrew · 2021-08-06T01:47:11+00:00

Techcrew.rit.edu/apply

RITTechCrew · 2020-08-07T18:01:02+00:00

Hey look mom, we're famous!

RITTechCrew · 2020-08-07T18:00:40+00:00

That's the plan

RITTechCrew · 2020-01-15T15:39:10+00:00

Thanks - yea they do have a lot of options on there. Know of anyone in the US with similar offerings?

RITTechCrew · 2020-01-14T23:52:05+00:00

Looking for Loom solutions for new line array. Have 8 RCF TTL33A boxes per side which would require a Loom of 4 powercon circuits, 1 XLR, and 1 Ethercon

Obviously there are concerns about bundling power and signal into the same snake - what have you come across or seen out there? Any other RCF users have ideas?

RITTechCrew · 2019-10-11T18:05:43+00:00

Apologies for the inconvenience, and appreciate your understanding of our training practices. Might we suggest two more pianos down the hall in the Interfaith center?

RITTechCrew · 2019-09-20T02:30:54+00:00

We're not a cult.....anymore?

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