Technical Director – Department of Dance (part-time, 28 hours​/week

Technical Director – Department of Dance (Part-Time, 28 Hours/Week)

The Associate Technical Director provides support for the creation and delivery of the Department of Dance performance program. This position coordinates the lighting, scenic, audio, visual, rigging, and special effects technical support for assigned department productions and tours. The Associate Technical Director assists with student learning through mentored live production experiences on CFAC stages, the Dance Performance Theatre, other campus venues, and tours.

What You'll Do In This Position:

• Production Development
• Campus and Regional Performance Logistics
• Tour Logistics
• Teaching and Mentoring

What Qualifies You For This Role:

• Required:
• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Bachelor's Degree in technical theatre or related field and experience working in professional theatre, live entertainment, and/or touring productions
• Demonstrated experience working with scenic and props designers
• A demonstrated understanding of other production disciplines including but not limited to audio, video, rigging, and fabrication
• The ideal candidate has skills in some of the following areas:
• Woodworking, furniture building and repair, and metal working
• Soft goods, sewing skills
• Casting and molding, sculpting, and carving
• Experience with small motors, mechanisms, and electronics
• Scenic painting and finishing techniques
• Experience with standard shop tools/equipment.
• Ability to accurately estimate production costs and create and maintain budgets.
• Ability to read and interpret working drawings and to disseminate that information clearly and effectively.
• Ability to work long hours and manage an irregular schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Training and understanding of safe working practices in the theatre
• Clear understanding of the artistic process to collaborate with designers and directors.
• Experience supervising and managing a team of student employees
• Preferred:
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and AutoCAD or Vectorworks preferred.
• Well-developed communication, organization, research, and time management skills.
• Creative thinking and problem solving
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and diplomacy skills
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Exhibits a positive attitude with good communication and interpersonal skills

What We Offer In Return:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• May be eligible for tuition benefits after two years
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 51

Typical Starting Pay: $28.25 to $36.25 a hour

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.