Stage manager / master craftsman for event technology (m/f/d) for "Die Theater Krefeld und Mönchengladbach gGmbH"

The Theater Krefeld und Mönchengladbach gGmbH is the oldest fusion theater in Germany and employs around 500 people. It offers musical theater, ballet and drama as well as the orchestra "Niederrheinische Sinfoniker". Numerous special events, extensive theater and concert education as well as projects to promote young artists round off the wide-ranging theater profile. Every year, around 600 events take place on the stages and venues of our theaters in Krefeld and Mönchengladbach, in the Fabrik Heeder and other external venues in the respective urban areas as well as in guest venues.

We are looking for a

stage manager or foreman for event technology, 
specializing in stage technology (m/f/d)

The assignment will basically take place at all venues, but will focus on the venues in Krefeld . Remuneration will be in accordance with pay group 9b TVöD VKA (collective agreement for the public sector) and taking into account personal requirements. The average weekly working time is 39 hours.

We offer you

a job in a dedicated team of 3 stage managers and 24 stage technicians in Krefeld and in a lively and special atmosphere that can only be found at the theater. You will enjoy all the benefits of the collective agreement for the public sector, including 30 days of vacation/year, 3 days of additional vacation in accordance with §5 TVöD-NRW, automatic salary adjustments and salary increases in accordance with the TVöD, a performance bonus in July and a special annual payment in November ("Christmas bonus"), a company pension scheme and bonuses for night, public holiday and Sunday work. We also offer a company bicycle leasing scheme and our employees receive discounted tickets for many of our performances.

Your main tasks will include:

• Responsibility for setting up and checking the stage structures

• Supervision of the technical stage processes during rehearsals and performances, taking into account and ensuring the implementation of the relevant safety and occupational health and safety regulations

• Personnel management and technical instruction of the stage technology staff

• Monitoring the technical condition of the stage equipment

• Transferring the productions to the respective stage in Krefeld or Mönchengladbach

• Planning, organization and execution of special events and guest performances as well as the assumption of all organizational and stage technical tasks within the rehearsal and performance operations of the theatre

• Creation and maintenance of play-related documentation and hazard analyses

Applications from suitable severely disabled persons are welcome.
We expressly address all genders with our job advertisement.
Unfortunately, travel expenses to job interviews cannot be reimbursed.

What you should bring with you:

• Successfully completed training as a certified master craftsman for event technology or bachelor professional for event technology

• In-depth knowledge of stage technology and theater operations

• Sure handling of MS Office applications

• Leadership skills, ability to work in a team, Organizational strength as well as an independent and solution-oriented way of working

• Flexibility, strong communication skills and a high ability to work under pressure

• Empathy for artistic work processes

• Willingness to work irregular hours and on Sundays and public holidays

• Driver's license class B desirable