Pitt-Bradford Arts Technical Director
Duties
- Operation and maintenance of the performance technology aspects of the performing arts center
- Supervising and maintaining the stages and shop areas
- Preparing for load-in, run-of, and load-out of all center events
- Recruiting, training, and supervising stagehands
- Design and execute, or assist in the design and execution, of sets, lights and sound for all Communication and the Arts Department productions
- Instruction of proper techniques of stagecraft
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Technical Theater or related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
- MFA preferred
Qualifications
Devises effective and creative solutions for the lighting, sound, costume and make-up design, and audiovisual (AV) requirements for all shows and mentors students in correlating duties.
Aids in the safe construction, erection, and strike of show scenery.
Plans, budgets, purchases, and borrows for production areas and ensures all technical requirements of a show are met.
Calculates electrical loads, color theory, and programming and serves as technical liaison for visiting companies and tenants.
Aids in budgetary functions and recruiting student employees.
Skills
Effective problem-solving skills
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package including free tuition for employees and their dependents at any Pitt campus
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Group medical insurance, life insurance, optional vision and dental insurance
- Vacation, sick and personal time
- Paid federal holidays and winter break
Pay
$44,000 - $49,000/year
Schedule
Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m. Some evenings as needed