Casting Call: Technical Assistant
Job Overview: Join our team as our Technical Assistant! This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional who is passionate about the dance industry. You will support all technical aspects of our touring activities, collaborate creatively with the Artistic team, liaise with external vendors, and assist with studio requirements.
Job Details:
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Salary: Level 1 starting from £21,840
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Hours: 35 hours per week (non-touring weeks)
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Application Deadline: Wednesday, 26 June 2024
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Interview Dates: Wednesday, 3 July 2024, and Thursday, 4 July 2024
Job Responsibilities:
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Support all technical aspects of touring, including equipment setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
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Work creatively with the Artistic team to ensure technical requirements are met for performances and rehearsals.
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Liaise with external vendors to coordinate the procurement and maintenance of technical equipment.
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Assist with studio requirements, including setting up and maintaining technical equipment.
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Ensure all technical operations comply with safety regulations and company standards.
Requirements:
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Recent graduate or early-career professional with a passion for the dance industry.
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Basic understanding of technical aspects related to touring and studio setups.
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Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work creatively with a team.
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with external vendors and internal teams.
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Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
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We are particularly keen to receive applications from Black candidates and those from other global majority backgrounds, reflecting our pride in our heritage as a Black British dance company.
Compensation:
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Starting salary at Level 1 from £21,840 per annum.
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35 hours per week during non-touring weeks, with potential variations during touring periods.
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We are looking specifically for couples whose love stories might not always have been given a platform, these could be couples from the LGBTQ community, they could be interracial couples or even been apart of an arranged marriage. But the possibilities are endless!
The shoot is next Tuesday 9th in London (you do not need to be London based but we willing to travel in) so please urgently get in touch. All necessary covid precautions are being taken so the shoot can go ahead safely for cast and crew. Each couple will be paid £300 for 3 hours of their time.
TO APPLY; Please email love@garrettcasting.com with info about you and your partner and how you met, along with some pictures.
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