Theatre Arts Technical Director

DORDT UNIVERSITY

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Theatre Arts Technical Director

DEPARTMENT: Theatre Arts

REPORTS TO: Theatre Arts Department Chair

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Provide leadership and oversight for all technical aspects of theatre production while mentoring and discipling students in a collaborative, educational environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as Technical Director for all theatre productions,overseeing scenery construction, lighting, sound, and technical execution.
• Integrate Christian faith with artistic practice, encouragingthoughtful engagement with vocation and calling.
• Support a learning environment that emphasizes collaboration,creativity, and servant leadership.
• Collaborate with faculty directors and designers to realizeproduction concepts.
• Supervise, train, and mentor students in technical theatreskills, fostering both competence and confidence.
• Develop and manage production timelines, build schedules, and technical rehearsals.
• Manage daily operations of the scene shop, including tools,equipment, and materials.
• Maintain inventory and order supplies within budgetary guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards and best practices.
• Oversee maintenance of theatre spaces, scene shop, and technical equipment.
• Coordinate repairs, upgrades, and long-term planning for facilities and production resources.
• Assist with budgeting and resource allocation for production sand shop operations.
• Maintain production documentation, safety records, and shoppolicies.
• Participate in departmental meetings and university activities as appropriate.
• Based on the candidate’s experience and interest, the position may include design responsibilities (such as scenic, lighting, orsound design) or teaching as part of the department’sprogram.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A clear understanding and commitment to the Reformedperspective and mission of Dordt University and ability to clearly articulate and communicate the mission effectively .
• Ability to express an active Christian commitment, which shallinclude affiliation with a local, confessionally Reformedcongregation that actively supports the mission of Dordt University.
• Prospective members of the Dordt University community are expected to agree with its sexuality, gender identity, and sexualconduct policy, which can be found on the Dordt University website.(Contact the HR Office if you need additional information).
• Commitment to a Reformed, Biblical perspective as displayed ina lifestyle that is compatible with the mission of Dordt Universityas expressed in The Educational Task of Dordt University.
• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Theatre or related discipline preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in scenic construction and technical direction preferred.
• Experience mentoring or teaching students preferred.
• Proficiency with standard shop tools, materials, and safety practices.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Evening and weekend hours required during productionperiods.
• Physical ability to lift materials and work in a shop and stageenvironment required.
• Oral and written communication and interpersonal skills thatindicate the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, faculty and staff, community members, and other professionals.