Theatre and Event Technical Director

Theatre and Event Technical Director

Mount St Joseph University - Cincinnati, OH

Position Type Full Time Category Facilities

Since 1920, Mount St. Joseph University has provided an education that is based on interdisciplinary liberal arts and professional curricula emphasizing mission, values, integrity, and social responsibility. Faculty and staff deliver high-quality academics, hands-on experiential learning, and personalized attention to support student success. Join our award-winning team, recognized as a 'Best College to Work for,' and be part of a vibrant culture that places a premium on collaboration and belonging.

The technical director works within the School of Arts & Sciences to support performance and other University events and manage and supervise the University Theatre, Williams Recital Hall, and, when appropriate, additional performance and event spaces at Mount St. Joseph University. The technical director works with the Theatre Director to execute all aspects of Theatre Arts production designs and oversees health and safety for performances, events, productions, and assigned courses.

This role additionally provides support, guidance, and education for MSJ students. The Theatre/Event Technical Director works and teaches within the School of Arts & Sciences.

Essential

Job Duties:

• Executes and/or manages all aspects of production designs and safety for performing arts productions and courses, manages the build, load-in and technical schedule for productions and concerts for both the performing arts and MSJ university events. All aspects are completed in collaboration with the appropriate partners (ie. Theatre Director, Program Director of Music, Choir Director, school/department leadership, and/or outside contracts)
• Manages and approves use of University Theatre, Williams Recital Hall, and adjacent theatre spaces (theatre gallery/lobby, shop, storage, etc.) in coordination with the Coordinator for the School of Arts & Sciences. Facilitates communication between Theatre Arts and campus and community partners to ensure proper use, risk management, safety, inspections, and community building. The position will be the point-person with facilities, housekeeping, EHS, OSHA, and Hazmat compliance.
• Oversees safety and maintenance of the scene shop, theatre space, and Theatre Arts program storage including tool machinery, lighting equipment, and rigging. Manages budgets, purchasing and inventory in coordination with department and with collaborators utilizing the University Theatre. Contributes to long-range plans to meet facility goals, ongoing capital equipment replacement, and technology replacement.
• Serves as the technical director for MSJ Theatre Arts program. This program typically produces a minimum of two fully-staged productions a year. In addition, within this role there is opportunity for training, education, and mentorship to occur. This role will work in conjunction with the organization's faculty, directors, and program advisors.
• Serves as the instructor for technical theatre courses. This provides an introduction to technical aspects of theatre through hands-on experience working and executing on campus productions. Focuses on basic principles of set, lighting, props, costume, makeup, and sound production. Supervises lab hours for this course.
• Recruits, hires, and supervises part-time technical staff of students/student workers, co-ops, and contractors. Schedules the team to cover events, maintenance/repair activities, and support outside rental opportunities. Approves timesheets for payroll, manage contracts, and create a positive collaborative environment. The position works as point-person in case of emergencies for all events within University Theatre and Williams Recital Hall while following university protocol.
• Provide technical support in partnership with ISS for MSJ and community partner events that take place in MSJ performance spaces.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

Education:

• An appropriate MFA or other master's or doctoral degree, or B.A. with 2-5 years' professional experience in a professional theatre or scene shop environment

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