Pitt-Bradford Arts Technical Director

Job Description – Pitt-Bradford Arts Technical Director )

Pitt-Bradford Arts Technical Director

Love where you work! The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford is accepting applications for a technical director in the area of Arts Programming. This is a full-time, 12-month position reporting to the director of Arts Programming.

Join a team of creative thinkers and innovators where you have the ability to build a theater environment, just as you envision! You will have the freedom to make decisions about equipment, processes and design within a state of the art facility. You will experience the broad opportunity to work with artists from all over the world as well as our own students on campus.

• Free tuition for employees and their dependents at any Pitt campus
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Group medical, life, vision and dental insurance
• Vacation, sick and personal time
• Paid federal holidays and winter break
• More information .pitt.edu/benefits

• Operate and maintain the performance technology aspects of the performing arts center, including supervising and maintaining the stages and shop areas.
• Prepare for load-in, run-of, and load-out of all center events.
• Recruit, train, and supervise stagehands.
• Design, assist in the design and execution of sets, lights and sound for all Department productions.
• Provide instruction on proper stagecraft techniques.
• Maintain the highest safety standards and coordinate the scheduling, distribution, and set up of technical equipment.
• Assist in the safe construction, erection, and strike of show scenery and manage electrical loads, color theory, and programming.
• Serve as technical liaison for visiting companies and tenants, and support budgetary functions.

Devises effective and creative solutions for the lighting, sound, costume, make-up design, and audiovisual (AV) requirements for all shows, and mentors students in related duties.

• Manage all technical aspects of theater operations, including lighting, sound, set construction, rigging, and stage management.
• Support academic courses and student productions by providing technical expertise, overseeing rehearsals and performances, and ensuring safe and efficient use of equipment.
• Supervise and train student workers, maintain theater systems and inventory, and coordinate with faculty, guest artists, and event organizers.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and university policies.

The position requires regular physical activity, including standing, walking, climbing ladders, handling materials up to 50 pounds, operating power tools, setting up scenery, and working at heights in catwalks or on scaffolding. Occasional evening and weekend hours are required.

• BA in Technical Theater or related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• An MFA is preferred.

Please submit a cover letter with your application. Media samples or portfolio strongly encouraged.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.