Daily Progress
Technical Director
Daily Progress, Long Island City, New York, United States, 11101
Technical Director Location: New York, NY
Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.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.Essential FunctionsMainstage Productions The Technical Director is responsible for the build of the scenery, rigging, and supervising student crews throughout the process. This includes, but is not limited to:Attend all production meetings and communicate with designers outside of formal meeting times.Attend technical rehearsals.Interpret the scenic designer’s submitted plans and discuss viability with the designer and production manager.Provide a cost analysis to ensure the set can be built within the given budget.Create technical working drawings to be used to construct scenery and teach students how to utilize them.Order materials needed to build scenery, submit expenses, and monitor budget.Oversee students working in the scenic shop to ensure correct and safe practices.Oversee and coordinate scenic painting and/or hiring of scenic artists when necessary.Oversee strike of the four productions and “mini-strike” when necessary.General troubleshooting and problem solving throughout technical rehearsals and performance periods.Scenic Shop The 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 shop.Maintain tools, equipment, and materials (Flats, platforms, soft goods, etc.).Supervise the Assistant Scenic Shop Supervisor.Maintain first aid and safety supplies.Schedule students lab hours in the scenic shop.Schedule and supervise work-study students in the scenic shop.Theater Program Responsibilities The Technical Director is a leader within the Theatre Program 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 progress.Oversee work-study students' hours and submit hours for approval.Attend weekly faculty and production meetings.Mentor and approve student scenic designs for studio productions.Teach lab portion of collaboration class.Support classroom needs where appropriate.Qualifications:Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a scenic shop.Teaching and/or mentoring experience at the undergraduate level.Scene painting and carpentry skills.Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.Commitment to an inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace environment.Working Conditions:Ability to work long hours and with a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.May have to work at heights and with exposure to noise, vibration, and dust.Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, bending, standing, climbing, and walking. Capable of lifting 50lbs.Minimum Starting Salary:
$87,000Maximum Starting Salary:
$92,000Note:
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.START DATE:
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Application LinkABOUT FORDHAM:
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.Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
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Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.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.Essential FunctionsMainstage Productions The Technical Director is responsible for the build of the scenery, rigging, and supervising student crews throughout the process. This includes, but is not limited to:Attend all production meetings and communicate with designers outside of formal meeting times.Attend technical rehearsals.Interpret the scenic designer’s submitted plans and discuss viability with the designer and production manager.Provide a cost analysis to ensure the set can be built within the given budget.Create technical working drawings to be used to construct scenery and teach students how to utilize them.Order materials needed to build scenery, submit expenses, and monitor budget.Oversee students working in the scenic shop to ensure correct and safe practices.Oversee and coordinate scenic painting and/or hiring of scenic artists when necessary.Oversee strike of the four productions and “mini-strike” when necessary.General troubleshooting and problem solving throughout technical rehearsals and performance periods.Scenic Shop The 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 shop.Maintain tools, equipment, and materials (Flats, platforms, soft goods, etc.).Supervise the Assistant Scenic Shop Supervisor.Maintain first aid and safety supplies.Schedule students lab hours in the scenic shop.Schedule and supervise work-study students in the scenic shop.Theater Program Responsibilities The Technical Director is a leader within the Theatre Program 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 progress.Oversee work-study students' hours and submit hours for approval.Attend weekly faculty and production meetings.Mentor and approve student scenic designs for studio productions.Teach lab portion of collaboration class.Support classroom needs where appropriate.Qualifications:Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a scenic shop.Teaching and/or mentoring experience at the undergraduate level.Scene painting and carpentry skills.Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.Commitment to an inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace environment.Working Conditions:Ability to work long hours and with a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.May have to work at heights and with exposure to noise, vibration, and dust.Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, bending, standing, climbing, and walking. Capable of lifting 50lbs.Minimum Starting Salary:
$87,000Maximum Starting Salary:
$92,000Note:
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.START DATE:
ASAPAPPLY HERE:
Application LinkABOUT FORDHAM:
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.Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
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