Theatre - Technical Director for Theatre and Hope Repertory Theatre

Theatre - Technical Director for Theatre and Hope Repertory Theatre

Company: Hope College

Category: Arts and Museum Administration

Type: Full-Time

Classification Title: Administrative Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligibility

Department: Theatre

Job Description:

• Technical direction for four academic mainstage productions
• Technical Director or lead carpenter and facilities liaison for Hope Repertory Theatre productions
• Manage budgets, purchase supplies, maintain inventories, scene shop equipment, and storage sites
• Hire, schedule, train student crews for sets, painting, and properties.
• Teach Stage Production course with lab instruction one semester each academic year
• Technical direction of occasional touring of productions, typically for the American College Theatre Festival
• Attend production meetings, shift and technical rehearsals
• Supervise Occupational Safety and Health Regulations and guidelines
• Draft elevations from designs and plan for the build of set construction
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, students, faculty, staff, guest designers, and Hope Rep staff
• Other duties as assigned (e.g., occasional support for dance as availability allows)

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a comprehensive knowledge of scenic construction and engineering, rigging and safety including knowledge in craft, properties and painting, and will hold a minimum of a BA/BFA, with minimum one year of experience. The applicant should have solid experience in all aspects of technical direction for theatre productions and in training and supervising student staff in scenery and properties construction and paint crews. Individuals with strong skills in organization, collaboration, communication, and creative problem-solving, with a clear enthusiasm for teaching/mentoring undergraduates in a liberal arts setting as well as for contributing to a professional summer theatre, are encouraged to apply.

Physical Demands:

This position requires remaining in a sitting or position for frequent periods of time; sometimes includes crouching, bending, and having to work in confined spaces. This position often works in non-climate controlled spaces. Occasionally involves moving and lifting items over 25 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

Pre-employment Screenings:

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.

Posting Detail Information:

Posting Number: 2023-369SR

Job Posting Open Date: 04/02/2026

Job Posting Close Date: 05/30/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Is this position available for sponsorship: No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Candidates should submit resume, cover letter, and a list of 3 references.

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