Technical Director

## Technical Director Apply locations:
Fort Lewis College, Durango Colorado time type:
Part time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
July 20, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR2303
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* Position Summary:

** A Theatrical Technical Director is responsible for the safety and oversight of the technical theatre needs of the Theatre productions and building. This is staff position in the Theatre area of the Department of Performing Arts.
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* Job Description:

**** Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
*** Maintain and ensure safety of all students, faculty, staff and patrons in the building for all events and daily classes.
* Manage student build crews
* Attend production meetings
* Attend all technical rehearsals
* Create production schedule for season including all renters using the theatre spaces.
* Manage budget for sets, props, sound, lights, costumes for all productions
* Identify, plan and manage maintenance budget for all production equipment
* Attend, oversight and participation in all production strikes
* Point person with Physical Plant for any repairs, issues related to performance spaces, scene shop, light shop & booth.
* Engage authentically with students, the department, and colleagues
* Takes responsibility for communicating with Chair about any necessary grading of student work and at midterm and at the end of each semester
* Manage in building and campus zircon storage of props, lights, and useable set pieces.
* Implement safety procedures as changes are made or safety needs are identified. Encourage students to use industry standard safety protocol. Organize any training with students needed to keep everyone up to current standards.
* Create training procedures on all equipment and tools. Also appropriate documentation of student competency on this equipment.
* Advise season selection as needed (with respect to size of department, tech support, and production schedule needs)
* Coordinate with other departments when necessary
* Maintain knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508.
* Produce and remediate digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
** Required Education, Specialized

Skills and Experience:

*** Demonstrated experience managing students in the scene shop
* Demonstrated experience constructing scenery
* Experience collaborating as a team player colleagues and community
* Ability to provide technical direction for all shows, including leading student-focused design and crew teams, and budget management.
* Demonstrated ability to mentor students in technical theatre.
* A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
** Preferred Education, Specialized

Skills and Experience:

*** A completed degree in a theatrical design discipline
* OSHA Certification.
+ Knowledge of all necessary technical programs to produce designs for set, lights, projections, and audio.  + Knowledge and proficiency with carpentry tools and set building standards.  + Supervise construction and installation of technical elements (Sets, Props, Lights, Projections, Sound, Rigging)
** Reports To / Supervisory Responsibility:
** This position reports to the Chair of the Department of Performing Arts
** Work Environment:
** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
* Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
* Ability to work in a confined area.
* Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
** Physical Demands:
** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate computer and telephone equipment
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
* Light to moderate lifting is required
** Travel:
** Less than 5% travel is expected for this position   
** FLSA Status/ Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/ and Salary Range:
*** Exempt* Part-Time  .5 FTE
* Temporary* 9 Month Position.
* Typical work hours Mon - Fri, 11:00am-5:00pm, while classes are in session, all technical rehearsals, and strike
** Compensation
* * The hourly rate is $30.00/hour for this position.
** Application Process
** A complete application packet includes:
* Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position
* Resume* Names and contact information for…