Technical Director

Job DetailsJob Location: DES MOINES, IA 50316This 9-month Designer/Technical Director Position is responsible for designing and mentoring students through four productions each year in the areas of scenic, lighting and sound. Additionally, this position is responsible for scheduling, managing and overseeing all technical elements in the Viking theatre, including theatre productions and theatre rentals. The Designer/Technical Director will also manage and mentor work-study students who work in the shops and stage crews for productions. Degree in a Design area with Technical Direction experience or degree in Technical Direction with Design experience is necessary. A collaborative spirit and strong organizational skills are highly desirable. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach design and technical courses for additional compensation according to their expertise. Position runs Mid- August through Mid-May

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB 

Design, or mentor student designers, in areas of scenic, lighting and sound 

Schedule, manage and oversee all technical (scenic, lighting and sound) elements for theatre production

Collaborate with the conferencing manager to schedule and oversee manage all technical elements for external events held in the theatre 

Maintain and improve scene shop, control booth light shop, and theatre storage areas 

Hold regular shop hours and mentor student workers in technical theatre 

Maintain a safe work environment for student workers and theatrical participants 

Order supplies for theatre productions and maintain stock of essential supplies in shops 

Maintain financial records and budgets for productions 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Irregular hours- weekends and nights as needed
Use of power tools
Lifting large and heavy objects and scenic elements
Climbing ladders and scaffolding
Climbing up to and bending down on the grid

This position is an 9-month position from mid-August through mid-May and will have irregular hours based upon theatre production schedule.   Time off for Christmas Break, Thanksgiving Break and Spring Break.

Interested candidates should apply via our online application process and include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references.  

Pre-employment background check required. 

 
QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS

Scenic Design and Construction
Lighting Design and electrics, board operation
Working knowledge of basic soundboard mixing and Q-lab.
Ability to work on a deadline, according to the production calendar
Ability to mentor and inspire students who are new to theatre