Technical Director
Fordham University, New York, New York, us, 10261
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
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The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.Fordham University seeks a skilled, experienced Technical Director with expertise in scenic painting, carpentry, and building theatrical productions in an educational environment for a full-time, fully benefited yearly position.
The Theatre Program is based at Fordham’s Lincoln Center Campus in Manhattan and is housed academically within a department alongside Visual Art. Students receive a B.A. with a concentration in one of four areas: performance, design and production, directing, and playwriting. Historically, the Program produces four mainstage productions with professional guest artists and sixteen student-led studio productions annually.
Fordham Theatre is committed to cultivating an expansive vision for the program that assures its preeminent standing, elevates its profile as an innovative leader in the field of undergraduate theater training, and centers social justice, anti-racism and anti-ableism in all aspects of its work.
Under the direct supervision of the Production Manager, the Technical Director plays an integral leadership role in the Fordham Theater Program. Responsibilities range from the full execution of designs for the mainstage productions; management of the scenic shop and supervision of students, including work-study student workers; and mentorship of student-led studioproductions. Detailed responsibilities are listed below and can be altered in agreement with the technical director and production manager. The ideal candidate will have a passion for arts education, strong collaboration, communication skills; excellent technical skills and expertise, and be able to maintain high quality and standards within a safe and supportive workenvironment. The chosen candidate is deeply committed to equity, access and inclusion and has a joy and passion in sharing knowledge and learning with students.
This position reports to the Production Manager and supervises the Assistant Scenic Shop Supervisor and StudentsEssential FunctionsMainstage ProductionsThere are two mainstage productions per semester, four per academic year. The technical director is responsible for the build of the scenery, rigging, and supervising student crews throughoutthe process. This includes, but is not limited to:Attend all production meetings, as well as communicate with designers outside of formal meeting times.Attend technical rehearsalsInterpret the scenic designer’s submitted plans and discussing viability with the designer and production managerProvide a cost analysis to ensure the set can be built within the given budgetCreate technical working drawings to be used to construct scenery and teach students how to utilize themOrder materials needed to build scenery, submit expenses, and monitor budgetOversee students working in the scenic shop to ensure correct and safe practices.practices.Oversee and coordinate scenic painting and/or hiring of scenic artists when necessaryOversee strike of the four productions and “mini-strike” when necessary.General troubleshooting and problem solving throughout technical rehearsals and performances periods.
Scenic ShopThe Technical Director is responsible for overseeing the scenic shop and the students who are doing lab hours in the shop. This includes but is not limited to:
Ensure safe and correct practices in the shopMaintain tools, equipment, and materials (Flats, platforms, soft goods, etc.)Supervise the Assistant Scenic Shop SupervisorMaintain first aid and safety suppliesSchedule students lab hours in the scenic shopSchedule and supervise work study students in scenic shopTheater Program ResponsibilitiesThe Technical Director is a leader within the Theatre Program, a valued and integral member of the theater program staff and contributes to the program in a variety of ways beyond the scenic shop. These include but are not limited to:
Track, monitor and provide feedback for students’ learning and progressOversee work study students hours and submit hours for approvalAttend weekly faculty and production meetingsMentor and approve student scenic designs for studio productionsTeach lab portion of collaboration classSupport classroom needs where appropriate
Qualifications:
Commitment to an inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace environment; sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and backgrounds of faculty, staff and students.Collaborative leadership style with leadership experience working in a professional and/or educational Scene Shop.Teaching and/or mentoring experienceScene painting and carpentry skillsResourceful and works independently to ensure that each task is thoroughly executed.Ability to supervise, work with, and teach studentsDelegates effectively and meets students where they are in their level of experienceAbility to maintain artistic intent within financial and time constraints.A thorough understanding of the scene design and construction processes and all of the related aspects of the overall theatre production process.Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.Working Conditions and Physical Necessities:
Ability to work long hours and work with a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.May have to work at heights, around moving machinery, and with exposure to noise, vibration, and dust.Ability to work safely in an environment containing potentially hazardous electrical equipment, fumes, and/or materials.Ability to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting, bending, standing, climbing, and/or walking. Capable of lifting 50lbs.Essential Functions Note
Essential Functions Note
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.Management ResponsibilitiesManagement Responsibilities Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.Additional FunctionsRequired Qualifications: Education and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree of Fine Arts
Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a scenic shop
Teaching and/or mentoring experience at the undergraduate level
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and SkillsCommitment to an inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace environment; sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and backgrounds of faculty, staff and students.
Collaborative leadership style with leadership experience working in a professional and/or educational Scene Shop.
Scene painting and carpentry skills.
Resourceful and works independently to ensure that each task is thoroughly executed.
Ability to supervise, work with, and teach students.
Delegates effectively and meets students where they are in their level of experience.
Ability to maintain artistic intent within financial and time constraints.
A thorough understanding of the scene design and construction processes and all of the related aspects of the overall theatre production process.
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.Preferred QualificationsMasters Degree of Fine Arts
Minimum Starting SalaryMinimum Starting Salary $87,000Maximum Starting SalaryMaximum Starting Salary $92,000NoteNote
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.Is this a Union position?Is this a Union position? NoPosting NumberPosting Number A704PNumber of VacanciesNumber of Vacancies 1Start DateStart Date ASAPPosting DatePosting Date 08/12/2024Special InstructionsEEO StatementFordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Physical Activity and Work Environment
Physical ActivitySitting OftenRepetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) SeldomHearing, Listening, Talking OftenStandingStanding Nearly ContinuouslyWalkingWalking Nearly ContinuouslyBending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, CrawlingBending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Nearly ContinuouslyClimbing stairs OftenClimbing laddersClimbing ladders OftenReaching overheadReaching overhead OftenPulling, pushingPulling, pushing OftenShovelingShoveling Not RequiredLifting – up to 20 poundsLifting – up to 20 pounds OftenLifting – up to 50 poundsLifting – up to 50 pounds OftenLifting – over 50 pounds SeldomWork Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes., Noise: There is sufficient noise to require one to regularly shout in order to be heard above the noise level., Hazards: This includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals. Add details here: - Operates large machinery and handles power tools.Documents Needed to Apply
Required DocumentsResumeCover Letter
Optional Documents
Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Do you have at least 5 years of experience working in a scenic shop?
YesNo
* Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree of Fine Arts?
YesNo
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Scroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.Fordham University seeks a skilled, experienced Technical Director with expertise in scenic painting, carpentry, and building theatrical productions in an educational environment for a full-time, fully benefited yearly position.
The Theatre Program is based at Fordham’s Lincoln Center Campus in Manhattan and is housed academically within a department alongside Visual Art. Students receive a B.A. with a concentration in one of four areas: performance, design and production, directing, and playwriting. Historically, the Program produces four mainstage productions with professional guest artists and sixteen student-led studio productions annually.
Fordham Theatre is committed to cultivating an expansive vision for the program that assures its preeminent standing, elevates its profile as an innovative leader in the field of undergraduate theater training, and centers social justice, anti-racism and anti-ableism in all aspects of its work.
Under the direct supervision of the Production Manager, the Technical Director plays an integral leadership role in the Fordham Theater Program. Responsibilities range from the full execution of designs for the mainstage productions; management of the scenic shop and supervision of students, including work-study student workers; and mentorship of student-led studioproductions. Detailed responsibilities are listed below and can be altered in agreement with the technical director and production manager. The ideal candidate will have a passion for arts education, strong collaboration, communication skills; excellent technical skills and expertise, and be able to maintain high quality and standards within a safe and supportive workenvironment. The chosen candidate is deeply committed to equity, access and inclusion and has a joy and passion in sharing knowledge and learning with students.
This position reports to the Production Manager and supervises the Assistant Scenic Shop Supervisor and StudentsEssential FunctionsMainstage ProductionsThere are two mainstage productions per semester, four per academic year. The technical director is responsible for the build of the scenery, rigging, and supervising student crews throughoutthe process. This includes, but is not limited to:Attend all production meetings, as well as communicate with designers outside of formal meeting times.Attend technical rehearsalsInterpret the scenic designer’s submitted plans and discussing viability with the designer and production managerProvide a cost analysis to ensure the set can be built within the given budgetCreate technical working drawings to be used to construct scenery and teach students how to utilize themOrder materials needed to build scenery, submit expenses, and monitor budgetOversee students working in the scenic shop to ensure correct and safe practices.practices.Oversee and coordinate scenic painting and/or hiring of scenic artists when necessaryOversee strike of the four productions and “mini-strike” when necessary.General troubleshooting and problem solving throughout technical rehearsals and performances periods.
Scenic ShopThe Technical Director is responsible for overseeing the scenic shop and the students who are doing lab hours in the shop. This includes but is not limited to:
Ensure safe and correct practices in the shopMaintain tools, equipment, and materials (Flats, platforms, soft goods, etc.)Supervise the Assistant Scenic Shop SupervisorMaintain first aid and safety suppliesSchedule students lab hours in the scenic shopSchedule and supervise work study students in scenic shopTheater Program ResponsibilitiesThe Technical Director is a leader within the Theatre Program, a valued and integral member of the theater program staff and contributes to the program in a variety of ways beyond the scenic shop. These include but are not limited to:
Track, monitor and provide feedback for students’ learning and progressOversee work study students hours and submit hours for approvalAttend weekly faculty and production meetingsMentor and approve student scenic designs for studio productionsTeach lab portion of collaboration classSupport classroom needs where appropriate
Qualifications:
Commitment to an inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace environment; sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and backgrounds of faculty, staff and students.Collaborative leadership style with leadership experience working in a professional and/or educational Scene Shop.Teaching and/or mentoring experienceScene painting and carpentry skillsResourceful and works independently to ensure that each task is thoroughly executed.Ability to supervise, work with, and teach studentsDelegates effectively and meets students where they are in their level of experienceAbility to maintain artistic intent within financial and time constraints.A thorough understanding of the scene design and construction processes and all of the related aspects of the overall theatre production process.Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.Working Conditions and Physical Necessities:
Ability to work long hours and work with a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.May have to work at heights, around moving machinery, and with exposure to noise, vibration, and dust.Ability to work safely in an environment containing potentially hazardous electrical equipment, fumes, and/or materials.Ability to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting, bending, standing, climbing, and/or walking. Capable of lifting 50lbs.Essential Functions Note
Essential Functions Note
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.Management ResponsibilitiesManagement Responsibilities Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.Additional FunctionsRequired Qualifications: Education and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree of Fine Arts
Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a scenic shop
Teaching and/or mentoring experience at the undergraduate level
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and SkillsCommitment to an inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace environment; sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and backgrounds of faculty, staff and students.
Collaborative leadership style with leadership experience working in a professional and/or educational Scene Shop.
Scene painting and carpentry skills.
Resourceful and works independently to ensure that each task is thoroughly executed.
Ability to supervise, work with, and teach students.
Delegates effectively and meets students where they are in their level of experience.
Ability to maintain artistic intent within financial and time constraints.
A thorough understanding of the scene design and construction processes and all of the related aspects of the overall theatre production process.
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.Preferred QualificationsMasters Degree of Fine Arts
Minimum Starting SalaryMinimum Starting Salary $87,000Maximum Starting SalaryMaximum Starting Salary $92,000NoteNote
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.Is this a Union position?Is this a Union position? NoPosting NumberPosting Number A704PNumber of VacanciesNumber of Vacancies 1Start DateStart Date ASAPPosting DatePosting Date 08/12/2024Special InstructionsEEO StatementFordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Physical Activity and Work Environment
Physical ActivitySitting OftenRepetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) SeldomHearing, Listening, Talking OftenStandingStanding Nearly ContinuouslyWalkingWalking Nearly ContinuouslyBending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, CrawlingBending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Nearly ContinuouslyClimbing stairs OftenClimbing laddersClimbing ladders OftenReaching overheadReaching overhead OftenPulling, pushingPulling, pushing OftenShovelingShoveling Not RequiredLifting – up to 20 poundsLifting – up to 20 pounds OftenLifting – up to 50 poundsLifting – up to 50 pounds OftenLifting – over 50 pounds SeldomWork Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes., Noise: There is sufficient noise to require one to regularly shout in order to be heard above the noise level., Hazards: This includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals. Add details here: - Operates large machinery and handles power tools.Documents Needed to Apply
Required DocumentsResumeCover Letter
Optional Documents
Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Do you have at least 5 years of experience working in a scenic shop?
YesNo
* Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree of Fine Arts?
YesNo
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