Technical Director
Fort Worth, TX, United States
Position Title: Technical Director
Reports to: President | CEO
Department: Production
Position Summary: In collaboration with administration and fine arts faculty, design and execute all technical requirements for 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 Category: Contract (11 month), exempt, full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $63,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
Fort Worth, TX 76109 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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