Nicholls State University is hiring: Technical Director of Mary & Al Danos Theat
Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LA, United States, 70301
Special Instructions
Nicholls State University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal civil rights laws and regulations that are applicable to this agency. Therefore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972); disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; or age (Age Discrimination Act of 1975) in attaining educational goals and objectives and in the administration of personnel policies and procedures. Anyone with questions regarding this policy may contact Alison Hadaway, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources at 985-448-4041 / alison.hadaway@nicholls.edu / P.O. Box 2105, Thibodaux, LA 70310. For anyone needing ADA Accommodations, please contact Brian Clausen, Director of Environmental Health & Safety at 985-448-4783 / brian.clausen@nicholls.edu
Position Details
Job Duties
- All equipment, including lighting, electrical, audio, communications, scenery/props, and assist with concert grand pianos.
- Theater infrastructure, including stage drapes, theatrical rigging, wheelchair lifts, and patron accessibility accommodations.
- Inventory records, perform preventative maintenance, and arrange for repair and replacement of theatrical equipment within budgetary constraints.
- Auxiliary stage facilities, such as the backstage areas, scene shop, costume/prop storage, light booth, dressing rooms, fly loft, and electrical grid, ensuring all areas are kept clean and organized.
- Ensure the smooth operation of all events in the space.
- Supervise the construction, installation, operation, striking, and load-in/load-out of each event.
- Attend technical rehearsals as needed.
- Provide specialized technical training and assign duties to a paid staff, student workers, and/or volunteer crews for all productions.
- Communicate with the contact person for each event at least a week in advance.
- In advance of production dates, determine the necessary technical supports, such as lighting, sound, recording, streaming, staging, and special needs for events and performances presented at the facility.
- Ensure that resident departments and guest artists understand and follow theater and scene shop safety protocols. This includes paid staff, student workers, and/or volunteer crews.
- Ensure the safety of the theater patrons and that the accessibility accommodations of theater patrons are met.
- Complete all safety training as mandated by The Nicholls Office of Environmental Health and Safety.
- Accountable for ensuring that affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity are integrally tied to all actions and decisions in areas of responsibility.
Minimum Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in higher education, not-for-profit, or arts environment.
- Production management experience.
- Certified in CPR and 1st aid.
- Experience working with music media.
Documents Needed to Apply
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Names and Contact Information for a Minimum of THREE References
- Copy of Transcript
- Other Document