What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Director position at Capitol Region Education Council Foundation, Inc.?
Position Type : Professional / Core FacultyDate Posted : 1 / 6 / 2025Location : Arts Half DayClosing Date : 02 / 06 / 2025CREC Academy of the ArtsTechnical DirectorTechnical Director. The Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Half-Day Program - an Arts Magnet High School program managed by the Capitol Region Education Council in Hartford, CT - seeks a Technical Director. Primary responsibilities include : classroom and lab instruction for high school students in theater design and production as well as production support for Arts Academy Theater, Music, and Dance presentations. TD develops technical designs, budgets, and construction schedules for Arts Academy productions; specifies and orders materials, tracks expenditures; builds and installs scenery and lighting and supervises construction and installation of sets by students, freelance labor, supports operations of Theater of the Performing Arts for both internal and external clients.Qualifications : BA / BFA is required with preference given to applicants with educational / professional credentials in theater design and production. Experience in professional or educational theater required. A strong desire to work with High School Students is essential. Applicants should have design and fabrication skills and experience working with wood, metal, plastics, and fabric. A working knowledge of CAD is essential. A clear understanding of, and experience with, the safe operation of counterweight rigging systems is required. Lighting design / programming / operation and Master Electrician a significant plus. Current valid driver’s license. Formal State of Connecticut teaching certification is not a requirement for this position. 10-month, FT position. $50-70K, plus opportunity for add'l overhire.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary : $50,000 - $70,000
