Technical Director of the Schuster Theatre

Position Summary:

Gannon University invites applications for a Technical Director and designer in support of Gannon University's Schuster Theatre's production season. The successful candidate will:

1. Organize stage management for the Shuster Theatre's performance season, including mentoring and supervising student stage managers and assistants.
2. Supervise and collaborate with faculty, student, and guest designers for the Schuster Theatre's performance season.
3. Secure sound and lighting technicians for all performances.
4. Manage house operations for productions, and other production-related functions.
5. Organize and maintain a working inventory of the Schuster Theatre's technical properties (lighting and sound equipment, scenic shop).
6. Collaborate with Artistic Director and Arts Manager to assign production team roles and manage the technical/design needs of the season's productions.
7. In conjunction with the Artistic Director, train and supervise student workers on scenic/technical equipment and safety precautions, oversee student worker projects that involve scenic/technical equipment.
8. Oversee scenic building processes in accordance with safety protocols outlined by Physical Plant. Sign off on safety inspections along with Artistic Director and Arts Manager.

Required Qualifications:

Requirements include: Master's degree in an area of technical theatre (stage management, lighting design, sound design) is required.

Professional experience in the theatre, at least one year of higher education experience with demonstrated strength in effective student supervision, leadership skills, collegiality and a commitment to collaborative process are preferred.

University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the University's Mission.

Preferred Qualifications:

Location: Erie, Pa

Employment Status: Part Time

Department: Theatre

Division: Col.Humanities,Ed.&SocScience

Subdivision: School of Communication & the Arts

To apply, visit https://gannon.peopleadmin.com/postings/14410