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Technical Director,
JOB SUMMARY (55,000 neg. + Health Benefits),
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The Technical Director oversees and guides the production process of the Slow Burn season. The Technical Director reports directly to the Director and is in charge of managing all technical aspects of the productions. The position is full-time and salaried. This position requires strong Union Stagehand and volunteer personnel management skills and oversees the cost effectiveness and planning of the entire production process for our professional productions.,
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES ,
\x95Determine technical staffing needs, contract and hire production teams and running crews for all Slow Burn Productions.,
\x95Create the production calendar and drive the project plans. This includes setting design due dates, design meetings, rehearsals, scenery build and load\x96in schedules, electrics hang and focus, technical and dress rehearsals, and performances.,
\x95Create the schedules for load in, work calls during technical and preview rehearsals, and load out for each production.,
\x95Research plays selected for production in terms of technical needs.,
\x95Create and lead or co-lead production meetings.,
\x95Communicate budgets and calendar to directors, designers, and production staff.,
\x95Act as liaison for between directors and designers and the production department.,
\x95Secure required facilities for rehearsals and performances.,
\x95Oversee the construction and installation of all physical sets.,
\x95Manage the volunteer needs (including carpenters, painters, backstage personnel).,
\x95Responsible setting expectations for production personnel, auditing, and evaluating performance to expectations.,
\x95Ensure that all technical and production elements are delivered on time and on budget.,
\x95Responsible for negotiating contracts in all aspects of production as well as filing the appropriate paperwork.,
\x95Budget and report the financial accounting of the show\x92s expenses and revenues.,
\x95Coordinate production elements for all special events.,
\x95Ensure that directors\x92 and designers\x92 artistic vision is fulfilled within our resources.,
\x95Be willing to work a mixture of business hours, nights and weekends as dictated by the production schedule.,
\x95Work closely with the Director and Stage Management.,
QUALIFICATIONS,
\x95A minimum of three years\x92 experience, preferably with a nonprofit theatre.,
\x95Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.,
\x95Ability to multi-task, plan and prioritize work-flow, and meet deadlines.,
\x95Broad technical knowledge of theater equipment and its use.,
\x95Basic carpentry skills.,
\x95Ability to perform in a small, team environment, while working independently.,
\x95Must possess integrity and great customer focus.,
\x95Supervisory experience.,
\x95Effective communication skills, both oral and written.,
\x95Skilled at conflict resolution and problem solving.,
\x95Commitment to safe work habits.,
\x95Physical ability to lift 50lbs and work at heights.,
\x95Must have driver\x92s license and clean driving record.,
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