Theater Tech Director

To be considered for this position, interested applicants must apply online to Shepherd University's career portal -
https://jobs-shepherd.peopleadmin.com/postings/14604

Established in 1871, Shepherd University is a premier public university, grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, offering a wide spectrum of academic programs to students in West Virginia, across the country, and around the globe. Thanks to our convenient location and affordable pricing, Shepherd is considered a second home to many residents of West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania.

Shepherd University seeks a Theater Tech Director to join our team to provide stage production and design expertise for the theater and music programs, train students in technical and construction techniques and oversee related budgets.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BFA, or MFA in stage design, theater production, or related field, with significant professional experience preferred.
• Knowledge and skill in the operation of standard equipment in a scene shop and fabrication space.
• Knowledge of safety and maintenance protocols associated with scene shop tools and machinery.
• Experience with budgeting.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience instructing and/or supervising students.

Job Duties:

• Produce design elements for the Fall and Spring Theater Productions
• Organize and lead students in the execution of ALL design elements of Theater productions
• Train students in theatrical construction and other technical techniques through production assignments
• Assign students to run crews
• Produce design elements for the Spring Musical
• Work with directors to select other designers for the productions – either students or outside hires
• Maintain the scene shop, Fabrication Lab, and other work areas; maintain equipment, tools, and materials.
• Oversee related budgets
• Work with Dean of CAHSS to propose major venue maintenance projects
• Teach one (3) credit course in a technical theater field
• Assist in running live events in the Frank Center and Marinoff Theaters at the request of the Theater Operations Manager
• Other duties as assigned

Appointment to this position will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

We believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. Shepherd University offers generous employee benefits, including:

o 13 paid holidays

o 24 days annual leave (vacation) per year

o 18 sick days per year and the flexibility to use that time to care for immediate family members

o Wide range of health insurance and other benefits

o 401(a) retirement savings with 6% contribution match; eligibility to continue health insurance post-retirement, and other retiree perks

o Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents

Shepherd University is an equal opportunity institution. The University neither affiliates knowingly with, nor grants recognition to, any individual, group or organization having policies that discriminate. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Days:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person