Technical Director

Technical Director

Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts – Fort Worth, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in ESC Region 11 District Consortium Job Board, Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts, and Texas Charter School Association.

Job : 5623823
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: May 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Jun 1, 2026

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

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $275 to $375 Per Day

Job Categories:
Administration >
Business/Finance
Career and Technical Education >
Technical Theatre Design
Career and Technical Education >
Theater

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Lacey Gaymon
• 3901 S Hulen Rd
• Fort Worth, Texas 76109
• Phone:
• Email: lacey.gaymon