Technical Director

Summary of Position

The Theatre & Dance Department at RRCC is seeking a Technical Director to teach the Technical Theatre (THE 1016) course, attend scheduled production meetings, manage builds for main-stage productions, and coordinate the production team for main-stage productions. The technical director will also manage the production schedule and mentor technical theatre students in building sets and properties for productions. This assignment is associated with theatrical productions and special events.

This position reports to Kely Jo Eldredge. The work schedule for this position includes week-day teaching hours (depending on course assignment), independent build calls, weekly production meeting attendance, and evening hours for technical rehearsals and performances. May require hours outside of normal work schedule.

This position may work up to 28 hours per week, depending on budget and need.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Previous experience in technical theatre; previous experience in educational, professional, and/or community theatre. Must be eligible for CTE certification.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Theatre or comparable arts program or 4 years professional experience in theatre technology and has, or qualifies for, postsecondary CTE credential including 2000 non-teaching occupational hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Technical Director experience