Theater Technician
The Concertgebouw is looking for:
Two experienced theater technicians (F/M/X).
for 24 hours per week
As a Theater Technician at the Concertgebouw, you’ll be working at one of the most beautiful concert halls, in a place where there’s something new to experience every day. Through your expertise in lighting, sound, and video—among other things—you’ll showcase to the outside world all that the Concertgebouw has to offer.
About Het Concertgebouw
The Royal Concertgebouw is considered one of the world’s leading concert halls thanks to its unparalleled acoustics and its diverse, high-quality programming. Our mission is to connect and enrich as many people as possible through a sublime musical experience.
Our program includes classical, pop, hip-hop, jazz, children’s concerts, and film music. Each year, we host more than 900 events, attracting over 730,000 visitors. With our passionate and close-knit team, we strive to provide the very best experience for visitors, musicians, and staff.
Who are you?
You have sufficient technical expertise to work independently on lighting, sound, hoisting/rigging, and AV technology. Knowledge of sACN is a plus. You have the necessary knowledge to resolve minor malfunctions and/or perform repairs on the technical systems in our building.
In addition:
- Do you have strong communication skills?
- Can you keep a cool head during busy periods?
- Is customer service second nature to you?
- Do you have a first aid certification, or are you willing to obtain one?
- Are you okay with working evenings, nights, and weekends?
No two people are alike. The Concertgebouw strives to be an organization where everyone feels welcome and safe—a place where employees can be themselves and are given the freedom and recognition they need to contribute to our mission in their own way.
What will you be doing?
As a Theater Technician, you are a member of the Operations Department and are responsible for providing technical support for events. This support is often provided from the control room or from one of our performance spaces.
Other tasks include:
- Assisting with the setup and takedown of various events
- Performing maintenance on theater technical systems
- Operating our building management system. You play a key role in ensuring we deliver a great event for our guests.
Your work hours are flexible and will be determined in consultation with you.
What do we offer?
- A gross monthly salary between €1,940 and €2,911 based on full-time employment (38 hours per week).
- A shift differential for working irregular hours and on weekends.
- You are accruing pension benefits.
- You'll be taking on a varied role.
- Free ticket program for employees.
- You can take training courses to keep your knowledge up to date.
- A bicycle plan for up to €749, including VAT.
- And above all, you’ll be part of a dedicated, enthusiastic, and friendly team in a dynamic and informal work environment.
Interested?
Do you see yourself in this profile and does this job description spark your interest? If so, please apply by August 10, 2022, by sending your resume and cover letter to vacature@concertgebouw.nl.
For more information about this job opening, please contact Marcel van der Kruk (m.vanderkruk@concertgebouw.nl, 06 – 4801 9454) or Arnold van Duijn (a.vanduijn@concertgebouw.nl, 020 573 0477).
