Technical Director | Playbill

 

Technical Director

CATEGORY: Technical

The Sarasota Players
Sarasota, FL
US

CONTACT NAME

Annamaria Juhasz

Job Details

DESCRIPTION

Technical Director Job Description

Reports to: CEO (dotted line responsibility to Production Manager and vice-versa)

Hours: Full-time (40 hours); some nights and weekends

Compensation: Salary range of $72,000+ and benefits including available medical, dental, vision, SIMPLE-IRA, vacation, and holidays

Job Summary: The Technical Director is responsible for supervising technical staff and the implementation of all production elements (lighting, sound, set design and construction, etc.) of all productions. The Technical Director ensures safe working practices, provides minimal production management for theatre spaces by outside groups and facilitates repair and maintenance of the theatre resources and equipment. Key to this is a strong work ethic centered on excellent organizational skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive, collaborative relationships and communications with all artistic parties (designers, actors, etc.), as well as administrative staff, board members, and volunteers.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Oversees and implements the company’s production elements, including build, paint, props, maintenance and strike

  • Determines the necessary technical supports, such as lighting, sound, staging, and special needs, necessary for events and performances in advance of production dates

  • Advises Production Manager and CEO on the technical specifications, costs and usage of technical equipment required for the individual show

  • Designs, supervises and assists with set and stage construction and management

  • Reads and interpret blueprints, drawings and plots, supplementing design work as needed

  • Completes construction of all scenic design elements within the designated time period as determined by the overall production schedule

  • Designs, sets up, maintains and operates sound, lighting, stage and other technical equipment and systems

  • Ensures smooth operation of the technical aspects of all productions

  • Assists with the preparation of and manage technical operation budgets; maintain inventory and order specialized supplies

  • Purchases, leases and/or borrows equipment as needed, within specified budgetary limits

  • Makes recommendations to the CEO regarding capital purchases of technical equipment

  • Ensures that invoices for payment and/or receipts for disbursement, with respect to authorized expenditures, are promptly submitted being proficient and efficient with all expenditures made within the budget

  • Monitors the condition of equipment including lighting, sound, and rigging equipment; arranges for the repair and replacement within budgetary constraints; performs preventive maintenance on equipment

  • Maintains current knowledge of all equipment and supervises training on all equipment

  • Helps recruit, manage and retain volunteers

  • Develops, implements and monitors policies to ensure a safe work environment in the back stage and stage areas

  • Attends required production meetings

  • Serves as Building Supervisor after normal hours of operation, or during assigned productions and rental events

  • In conjunction with the Production Manager and CEO, develops the yearlong production calendar detailing all rehearsals, materials acquisition, set build, tech, strike and all other related production task

  • Oversees management of all load-in materials and return of borrowed items.

  • Develops and maintains relationships with local designers, builders, & colleges with technical training programs

  • Provides an annual technical inventory of all equipment with recommendations for replacement, or refurbishment

  • Stays abreast of new technology and software relative to lighting and audio engineering.

  • Additional duties as assigned by the CEO

Qualifications

  • Ability and knowledge (including familiarity with ADA and OSHA compliance) to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks in a timely manner

  • Collaborative attitude

  • Heavy-lifting abilities

  • Competent, working knowledge of theatrical equipment, design tools and software.

SALARY

$72,000.00 – $78,000.00 per year

HOW TO APPLY

APPLY BY EMAIL

annamariaj…
*NOTE: Do not copy/paste the above email address as it is encoded with SPAM protection. Just click it to initiate an email from your preferred email client.

APPLY BY PHONE

9413652494

APPLY BY POSTAL SERVICE

1400 Blvd of the Arts, Suite 200
SARASOTA, FL, FL 34236

 X

Blocking belongs
on the stage,
not on websites.

Our website is made possible by
displaying online advertisements to our visitors.

Please consider supporting us by
whitelisting playbill.com with your ad blocker.
Thank you!