Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC
US
Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following full-time position: Technical Director in the Theatre Department.
The Technical Director is an essential position which provides oversight for the Theatre Arts Production Studio (TAPS), contributes pre-production work (as needed), creates working drawings, purchases materials, supervises set construction, leads load-ins and strikes of all assigned events, supervises shop workers, and runs the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the scene shop, including the preparation of work schedules and the processing of financial reports. The Technical Director supports the learning of students enrolled in technical theatre courses (including Stagecraft) and supervises open lab hours and work calls with technical theatre students and student shop workers.
The Department of Theatre at Coastal Carolina University, accredited by NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre), invites applications for full-time employment in the position of Technical Director. This is a 12-month, full-time, classified staff position to begin as soon as possible. The Department offers B.F.A. degrees with concentrations in Acting, Musical Theatre, Physical Theatre, and Design and Production, as well as a B.A. degree in Theatre, Minor in Theatre, and Minor in Dance. The CCU Theatre Department serves over 140 majors and has been ranked as one of the nation's top undergraduate Theatre programs.
Duties include, but not limited to:
· Manages and oversees the scenic operations in the Theatre Arts Production Studios (TAPS), the Edwards Black Box Theater, and Wheelwright Auditorium, including coordinating all production operations.
· Analyzes scenic designs and formulates the building/installation strategy for each production in the CCU Theatre Season.
· Maintains budgets for scenery, paints, and properties for all productions in the CCU Theatre Season.
· Supervises the student workforce in the Theatre Arts Production Studios (TAPS) and multiple performance venues who are working in scenic construction, rigging, and/or automation.
· Teaches technical theatre coursework in stagecraft and technical theatre.
Qualifications:
Required: Bachelor’s degree. Three (3) years of professional experience in technical theatre. A valid driver’s license is required.
Preferred: Master’s degree in Technical Theatre Production. Experience in academia is a plus. Experience as a technical director, carpenter, and welder and be well-versed with AutoCAD, Vectorworks, scenery automation, and scenic studio supervision is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: A working knowledge of and experience with other areas of theatrical design and production (lighting, sound, projections, etc.) is necessary in order to be an effective collaborator. An understanding of academic theatre and a strong ability to collaborate is essential.
The Technical Director will have to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, noise, working on catwalks at heights 20 feet to 60 feet above floor level, and ladders 6 feet to 12 feet.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,000 students from 49 states and 55 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
Coastal Carolina University is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply.
How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ccu/jobs/4667607. Applicants must submit an online application; a letter of application/cover letter; Curriculum vitae; Professional theatrical résumé; Link to technical theatre portfolio; and a list of 3-5 professional references. Review of applications will begin October 7, 2024 and continue until position is filled. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
Technical Director (CG25/61122874/PCLS202400297), full-time position with benefits. SC State Pay Band: 06. Salary range: $46,655.00 (minimum) - $66,488.00 (midpoint). Normal work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.
$46,655.00 – $66,488.00 per year
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