School of the Arts Assistant Technical Director

Oversight of School of the Arts Exhibit, Performance, and Production Spaces

• Assist the TD in maintaining the safety and efficiency of all School of the Arts (Theatre & Dance, Art, Design and Letters, Petrie School of Music) performance, production and exhibition spaces
• Aid in the construction and installation of scenic elements for all productions
• Support tech week rehearsals and strikes
• Attend production meetings
• Maintain lighting, sound, and projection equipment
• Support pre-production logistics, planning, and scheduling
• Run load-in, run, and strike for campus and rental events
• Support community partners with rehearsals, stage sets, and strike
• Train and work with student workers

Generalist Responsibilities

• Support Event Services staff in other facilities
• Support rehearsals, performances, meetings, or presentations for other departments
• Flip the Twichell stage and remove the pit as needed
• Lay and remove Marley flooring as needed
• Communicate with key faculty, staff, and renters
• Maintain occupancy compliance with Fire Marshal codes

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree required, bachelor's degree preferred in technical theater or a related field
• Equivalent experience and training in technical theater fields will be considered instead of a formal degree
• Ability to work nights and weekends
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and stand for extended periods
• Ability to work in dusty spaces
• Tech-oriented, creative, and team-oriented
• Friendly, attentive, and able to multitask in close quarters

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with audio, video, and lighting technology
• Demonstrated knowledge of theatrical equipment
• Experience working with professional artists/entertainers/groups

Guidelines and Supervision

• The position reports to the Technical Director
• Must be able to work independently or within a team

Work Schedule

• Normal business hours: 8 am - 5 pm Monday through Thursday, 8 am - 1 pm Friday
• Night and weekend work required
• Weekly hours can vary between 36 and 80 hours, depending on event/show demands