Theatre- Technical Director

Description

The Technical Director will work an average of 20 hours/week, for 15 weeks in the fall semester and 15 weeks in the spring semester. The Technical Director will be responsible for the construction of scenery and complex props, and furniture for all shows in the FHU Theatre season. The technical director will also oversee scenic painting. Additionally, the technical director will be responsible for the maintenance of the scene Shop and Theatre storage, and will train and oversee student volunteers and student workers. The Technical Director will also maintain our theater spaces, both the Dryden Auditorium stage, and the blackbox theater.

Requirements

As a part of fulfilling these tasks, the TD will:

Manage the scene shop as well as a team of student workers, scheduling time and delegating tasks.

Provide training and oversight on all power tools. Maintain the organization and cleanliness of the shop.

Attend weekly production meetings for each production.

Working with the director of Theatre, create production schedules for each show.

Complete construction draftings based on the provided scenic designs.

Problem-solve the execution of other special requirements for the productions.

Competencies 

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies : 
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. 
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. 
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. 
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. 
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. 
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans. 
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. 
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. 
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly. 
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. 
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. 
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed. 
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention. 
• Social Skills- Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do; adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience 

Four year college or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Must effectively communicate and coordinate events and schedules involving different groups of people, both students and FHU employee’s

Mathematical Skills 

College level Algebra

Some knowledge of geometry, trig, and physics is a plus.

Must be able to calculate distances using the “Old English System.” (Inches & Feet)

Reasoning Ability 

Ability to apply common sense. Able to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with multiple problems simultaneously. 

Computer Skills 

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. 

Other Qualifications 

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The noise level in the work environment greatly varies from quiet, to hearing protection a must.

Sometimes dirty and filled with dust.

Outside and/or hot/humid