TITLE: Temporary Theatre Technical Director
DEPARTMENT: Visual/Performing Arts
SUPERVISOR: Mary Dillon
SSTA APPROVER: Mary Dillon
General Statement of Duties/Responsibilities:
The Visual and Performing Arts Department at Worcester State University seeks a Temporary Theatre Technical Director for the fall semester. The T.D. will be responsible for:
- Creating construction drawings for the theatrical design, participating in and overseeing the communication and construction of the scenic design
- Facilitating the installation and dismantling of the design in a safe manner
- Working with the department faculty, staff, and chair to track of the scenic, sound and lighting budget for the season
- Maintaining scene shop equipment
- Maintaining property storage and inventory
- Maintaining the Fuller Theatre sound reinforcement system
- Maintaining theatrical video projection system
- Supervising student workers in the scene, lighting, and paint shop areas, including students completing lab hours and federal work study students
- Liaising with facilities and campus police as the safety officer/representative
- Acting as technical mentor/advisor to design/tech students on main stage and student productions.
- Assisting with other technical elements related to VPA Theatre designs as necessary
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications
The ability to create a safe, efficient, open, and jovial working atmosphere for a diverse group of students is a must.
Additional Information:
Worcester State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which seeks to reflect the diversity of its community.
This is a part-time, non-benefited, hourly position.
