Technical Director of Theatre and Dance

Title: Technical Director of Theatre and Dance

VP Area: College of Arts and Sciences

Department: Theatre and Dance

Work Schedule:

Telework Availability: On-campus Position

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employee Classification: Regular full-time (staff 30 hours)

Hours per week: 40

Months per year: 10

Job Purpose:

In concert with Production Manager, supervise and carry out all aspects of technical theatre production and facility management for the Theatre & Dance Department. The Technical Director (TD) will teach essential courses in Stage Craft and Theatre Production with a 6-credit teaching load each semester or receive a course reassignment for design work.

Essential Functions:

• 50% - Instructional Duties
  • Teach 3-credit Stage Craft class each semester
  • Teach 3-credit Theatre Production/Design class or production design release, which includes: teaching production/design course content, managing, overseeing, and training students with varying skill level in the scene shops and training/mentoring students in the use of audio and lighting equipment.
• 35% - Carry out stage carpentry
  • Read and build from scale design drawings create construction drawings from design elevations oversee construction of scenery and stage props.
  • Oversee hang and focus of lighting, projection and audio support instruments.
  • Lead load-ins, installs, set-ups, and strikes for all productions.
  • Facilitate, contribute to, and guide the careful, safe, and effective construction, installation, and maintenance of scenery.
  • Skilled in the use of digital design, multimedia design, video and/or visual media systems and software.
  • Consult with the Production Manager (PM) to fully understand the rules, regulations, safety procedures, and protocols to follow during the build.
• 15% - Maintain Shop and Magnuson Theatre
  • Maintain safe, clean and professional work environment ensures the theatre environment is in compliance with safety regulations (OSHA)maintain shop equipment and purchase supplies, including scene shop tools, lighting equipment, sound equipment, theatrical rigging, repair equipment, purchase supplies oversee work study personnel
  • Set up, use, and maintenance of sound, video/ projection, and lighting equipment
  • Supervise theatre spaces and provide technical support for college and community use beyond theatre productions.
  • Attend tech week rehearsals, and production meetings to supervise and assist in the technical aspects of mounting the production.

• Additional Duties as Assigned by the Department

Educational Requirement:

Master's Degree

Years of Related Experience Requirement:

3 years

In lieu of the educational qualifications, candidates may qualify with equivalent professional experience at a ratio of one year of experience for each year of required education.

Certifications and/or Licensures:

Skills & Abilities:

• Stage carpentry experience;
• Ability to maintain a safe, welcoming, and clean work environment;
• Ability to assign tasks appropriately; read and build scale drawings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid drivers’ license.
• Strong computer skills including CAD/Vectorworks software, Adobe Suite, ETC lighting console, Qlab, and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to create construction drawings from design elevations.
• Knowledge of stage rigging and welding.

Physical & On-Campus Requirements:

In-Office Presence - Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: 5 days/week

Standing/Sitting - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Daily (>75% of time)

Walking - Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Daily (>75% of time)

Lifting/Carrying - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight (e.g., 50 pounds): Daily (>75% of time)

Attention to Detail - Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time)

Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time)

The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to offer for this position: $49,680 - $55,495 (Annualized)

Pay Range:

Minimum Salary (Annualized 12 months and 40 hours/week): 49680

Midpoint Salary (Annualized 12 months and 40 hours/week): 62100

Maximum Salary (Annualized 12 months and 40 hours/week): 74520