Technical Coordinator for Phare Ponleu Selpak

The main roles and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Circus Performing and Operations
• In consultation with the Facilities Manager, and other relevant Managers/Directors, assessing the technical needs of all events.
• Overseeing and setting up rigging, lights, equipment, staging and seating in accordance with the technical needs of the programs.
• Assisting with, advising on, and installing audio/visual and projection facilities for events, inside and outside of the campus.
• Operating lighting, sound and projection systems for live performances.
• Managing the Technical stock list and notifying Facilities Manager regarding the need for Maintenance, replacement items and stock as required.
• Organizing replacement cover during periods of sickness or leave.
• Maintaining safe working practices when using any tools/equipment.
• Provide technicians with supports and/or coaching as needed.
• Ensuring security of all installations regarding to Phare Campus and performance locations.
• Ensure that circus tent and its compound are cleaned, organized and safe.
• Maintain properties of Phare in the campus.
• Ensuring the Technical team fixes materials and infrastructures when needed.
• Conducting a monthly meeting with the technical and circus teams,​​ and other relevant teams to discuss the needs and achievements of the Big Top.
• Follow up and give supports to the technical team working on projects​​and make reports.
• Ensure technical requirements for the circus shows are thoroughly checked and prepared well ahead of the time of performing.
• Prepare schedules for the technical team members to be on duties for the shows.
• Provide students and artists with safety equipment for their performance and rehearsal.
• To be with/or in contact with the technical team at all times during the shows and/or projects in order to timely support the team.
• Provide the team and/or students with relevant technical training as needed.
• Health and Safety
• Ensuring safe working practices are followed, promoting safety and protection of people and equipment.
• Monitoring and supporting performing activities and ensuring that all aspects of H&S related to the use of stage technical installations is followed.
• Regular site inspections of technical installations, including being involved in pre-show meetings with the technical team members, students, artists, and other people doing show related activities.
• Maintaining secure and tidy storage of all technical equipment, checking stock against inventories and updating on a regular/quarterly basis.
• Creating and reviewing Risk Assessments in liaison with the Facilities Manager and helping to communicate updated safety news to all concerned.
• Ensuring that all actions prescribed by a risk assessment are implemented and maintained.
• The safety inspection, maintenance and repair of lighting, sound and stage equipment.
• Administrative Tasks:
• In conjunction with the Facilities Manager, manage Facilities Department expenses,
• Prepare budget for related projects
• Maintain inventory list of technical materials/equipment
• Make reports, and
• Perform any other tasks as may be assigned by the Facilities Manager and/or Executive Director.