Apap365
Technical Director
Apap365, East Hampton, New York, United States, 11937
The Skidmore College Theater Department is accepting applications for a part-time interim Technical Director for the Spring 2025 semester to join a dynamic team of faculty and production staff.
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.Responsibilities:The Technical Director, under the leadership of the Department Chair, and in collaboration with the production team, is responsible for maintaining and overseeing the scene shop, lighting and sound crews, technical equipment, ordering building materials, supervising load-ins/strikes, and ensuring the safety of everyone working on productions. The TD is integral to the realization of all scenic, rigging, lighting, sound, and projection elements for all departmental productions. The TD is responsible for scheduling/leading student crews and for shared oversight of tech rehearsals/performances with the ATD and the Director of Design.Experience:Three or more years experience in the field; strong communications skills; and the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines. Candidates should be detail-oriented, flexible and able to work as a team player in a collaborative atmosphere. Position requires experience and dedication to maintaining high standards of safety and quality work as well as a strong desire to teach and engage with students through an educational lens. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with hands-on scenic construction, rigging, lighting, sound and video practices. Proficiency with Vectorworks required. Experience in educational settings highly desirable.Education:
A qualified candidate is a theater professional with a BA/BS/BFA.Pay range:
$28.00-$30.00 per hour.Required documents needed to apply:On-line applicationCover LetterResumeList of Three References
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Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.Responsibilities:The Technical Director, under the leadership of the Department Chair, and in collaboration with the production team, is responsible for maintaining and overseeing the scene shop, lighting and sound crews, technical equipment, ordering building materials, supervising load-ins/strikes, and ensuring the safety of everyone working on productions. The TD is integral to the realization of all scenic, rigging, lighting, sound, and projection elements for all departmental productions. The TD is responsible for scheduling/leading student crews and for shared oversight of tech rehearsals/performances with the ATD and the Director of Design.Experience:Three or more years experience in the field; strong communications skills; and the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines. Candidates should be detail-oriented, flexible and able to work as a team player in a collaborative atmosphere. Position requires experience and dedication to maintaining high standards of safety and quality work as well as a strong desire to teach and engage with students through an educational lens. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with hands-on scenic construction, rigging, lighting, sound and video practices. Proficiency with Vectorworks required. Experience in educational settings highly desirable.Education:
A qualified candidate is a theater professional with a BA/BS/BFA.Pay range:
$28.00-$30.00 per hour.Required documents needed to apply:On-line applicationCover LetterResumeList of Three References
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