Technical Director

Position Title:

Technical Director

Reports to:

Principal

Department:
Production

Position Category: 12 month agreement, exempt, full-time

Position Summary:

In collaboration with administration and fine arts faculty, design and execute all technical requirements for District productions with an eye toward safety and high quality. Create a positive learning environment in which to instruct students in all aspects of technical theatre and performing arts, and supervise students and volunteers for productions.

Essential Job Functions:

* Create a positive, safe working environment, and be a role model and mentor for students

* Design or supervise all technical elements for productions

* Develop appropriate budgets and plans for large and small scale productions and exhibitions

* Supervise and schedule students for technical crew positions and stage-management

* Work within the vision of the organization to produce a finished and budget-appropriate production before deadlines

* Supervise, coordinate, and assign students in construction and maintenance of production elements

* Support fine and performing arts projects or events, on and off campus during the school day, after school, and on weekends

* Maintain equipment and performance facilities

* Attend and give reports during staff, production, and post-production meetings

* Provide technical expertise and support for outside organizations during facility rentals

* Others as assigned

Essential

Job Requirements:

* Education - college degree with a concentration in Technical Theatre preferred; some college with demonstrated work history may be considered as equivalent

* Experience - ideally a minimum three years technical theatre experience; limited technical theatre experience will be taken into consideration. Prior teaching experience preferred.

* Required Skills and Capabilities - must be able to design and construct props, scenery, sets, lighting, and sound; ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team; excellent verbal and written communication; budget planning/management

* Preferred Skills and Capabilities - integration of technical theater classes into productions; current in design and build technologies and software

* Physical Requirements - ability to carry up to 75 lbs.; valid driver license