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