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Assistant Technical Director, Costume and Wardrobe Supervisor, or Scene Shop Supervisor
Rochester Institute of Technology
Assistant Technical Director, Costume and Wardrobe Supervisor, or Scene Shop Supervisor
Join RIT's School of Performing Arts team as the inaugural Scene Shop Supervisor. The role involves supporting performances in the new Music Performance Theater and other campus venues, operationalizing the shop spaces, and planning/producing events. Engage with over 2,000 talented performing arts scholars alongside a skilled team of faculty and staff. Apply now! https://apptrkr.com/6720277
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Sound Engineer/Assistant Shop Manager
PCPA-Pacific Conservatory Theatre
Sound Engineer/Assistant Shop Manager
Under the supervision of the Sound Director/Designer, the Sound Engineer/Assistant Shop Manager (a full-time exempt position) is responsible for coordinating and planning all sound requirements, including the installation and maintenance of sound systems in multiple theatres. Serves as Sound Designer on select shows and as the Sound technician on PCPA and other events in the PCPA theatres and PCPA in the community.
Pay range is $70,304-$70,800. PCPA covers 100% of health, dental, & vision insurance premiums. Benefits include 10 paid days for the winter break, 10 paid days of vacation per year, 9 paid holidays and 8 paid days of sick time. The application deadline is January 9th 2026. Preferable start date is 03/02/2026. The successful candidate is required to relocate to the Central Coast. A full job description can be downloaded at pcpa.org
Application Requirements:
· Complete application at https://www.pcpa.org/staff-openings/
· Cover letter of interest
· Resume
· Contact information of 3 professional references: (at least 1 supervisor contact)
Assistant or Associate Professor of Instruction in Production Management
Texas State University
Assistant or Associate Professor of Instruction in Production Management
Electrician 2 Lighting Technician
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Electrician 2 Lighting Technician
Assistant Professor of Production Management
Oklahoma City University
Assistant Professor of Production Management
MFA in Production Management, Stage Management, Technical Direction, or related field (MFA required for tenure-track appointment)
Experience in production management, arts management, and/or related field
University level teaching desired
Assistant Technical Director
Olney Theatre Center
Assistant Technical Director
The ATD is a crucial leadership position, assisting the Technical Director (TD) and the Director of Production with all duties associated with realizing and installing the scenic elements for our full season and special events.
Technical Drawing & Planning: Create and modify technical drawings using CAD and/or Vectorworks to ensure successful and safe execution of scenic plans.
Shop Management: Oversee all shop tools, equipment, stock, and supplies, ensuring adherence to the highest safety guidelines.
Team Supervision: Work alongside the TD to supervise all scene shop team members, including over-hire labor and carpentry apprentices, fostering a collaborative and skilled environment.
Collaboration & Load-Ins: Work cooperatively with the Shop Foreperson to supervise efficient and safe load-ins and installations across our venues.
Design Liaison: Assist the TD as a key point of contact and institutional support for the Scenic Designer for each production, maintaining up-to-date inventory and reviewing all plots.
Budget & Logistics: Assist the TD in developing budget and build schedules, tracking set budget categories, and purchasing/renting necessary equipment and materials.
Mentorship: Assist in the education and mentoring of all apprentices, with a specific focus on our carpentry team members, recognizing OTC as a teaching campus.
Skills & Experience Required
Mastery of wood and metal scenic construction, fabrication techniques, and scenic engineering.
Proficiency in CAD and/or Vectorworks is required.
Preferred 1 - 2 years of professional experience in Assistant Technical Direction or equivalent.
Well-established skills in handling budgets, scheduling, and labor management.
Excellent personal, organizational, time management, and communication skills.
Ability to motivate, manage and coordinate team members of varying skill levels.
Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Ability to climb a ladder, and lift/carry 75lbs.
Investment in OTC’s Mission, Vision, and Values, and its Statement on Social Justice and Becoming Anti-Racist.
Assistant Project Manager - Permanent Rigging Installations
Georgia Stage
Assistant Project Manager - Permanent Rigging Installations
About Georgia Stage
Georgia Stage is a family-owned theatrical rigging and drapery company with over 30 years of experience serving performing arts venues, schools, churches, and entertainment spaces throughout the Southeast and beyond. We design and install permanent theatrical rigging systems including curtain track, battens, pipe grids, hoists, and fire safety curtains, while also manufacturing custom stage curtains and theatrical drapery in-house. Our team includes ETCP-certified riggers, technical directors, and production professionals with diverse backgrounds in rigging, touring, and technical theater. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality craftsmanship, reliable project execution, and the kind of responsive service that comes from people who genuinely understand the technical and operational needs of live performance spaces.
About the Role
We're looking for a highly organized, self-driven Assistant Project Manager to oversee installation operations for our theatrical rigging projects. You'll manage three installation crews working across local and Southeast regional sites, coordinating schedules, creating technical drawings, and ensuring projects are executed safely and on time. This role requires someone who thrives on solving problems independently while maintaining constant communication with our team.
What You'll Do
-Manage scheduling and logistics for three installation crews across multiple simultaneous projects throughout the Southeast
-Create technical construction submittal drawings in AutoCAD for curtain track, battens, pipe grids, hoists, and related theatrical rigging systems
-Coordinate with clients, general contractors, and installation teams to ensure smooth project execution
-Track project deliverables, material orders, and installation progress
-Troubleshoot field issues and make real-time decisions to keep projects on schedule
-Review site conditions and prepare crews with accurate information and materials
-Maintain detailed project documentation and communication
Required Qualifications
-Proven experience managing installation crews or project coordination in construction, fabrication, AV, exhibits, or related technical fields
-Advanced AutoCAD proficiency with ability to create professional construction drawings
-Experience coordinating logistics across multiple sites and teams simultaneously
-Valid driver's license and ability to travel regionally as needed
-Comfortable working in construction environments including heights and job sites
Preferred Qualifications
-Background in theatrical technical direction, rigging, or entertainment technology
-ETCP certification or theatrical rigging experience
-Familiarity with theatrical equipment and venues
-Experience with project management software
Why This Role
You'll work closely with leadership in a collaborative environment where your organizational skills and technical knowledge directly impact project success. This position offers the stability of a permanent role with the variety of custom installation work across diverse venues. If you love the challenge of coordinating complex projects and take pride in systems that work, this is your opportunity.
Technical Director
Gallaudet University
Technical Director
Full-time onsite Technical Director for theatre and dance at Gallaudet University. Drives technical production, construction, planning, and facility operations for performances, classes, touring, and rental events.
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR / NON-TENURE-TRACK LECTURER
UMASS Amherst Department Of Theater
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR / NON-TENURE-TRACK LECTURER
Technical Director
Westport Country Playhouse
Technical Director
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Technical Director
Muhlenberg College
Technical Director
Job Summary:
Muhlenberg College invites applications for Technical Director for productions to join our nationally recognized Department of Theatre & Dance. The Theatre and Dance programs at Muhlenberg College are dynamic, large, physically and intellectually engaging programs that serve approximately 300 majors and minors. The Theatre program produces 4 major productions and the Dance program produces 3 productions each academic year as well as supporting smaller events such as staged readings and lending (limited) support to the student run MTA (Muhlenberg Theatre Association) and MDA (Muhlenberg Dance Association). The Department houses four performance venues: two proscenium theatres and two flexible studio theatres. As a community committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, the department seeks candidates who strive to bring vision, mentorship, communication, and collaboration to our campus through the Technical Director position.
Characteristic Responsibilities:
Create a welcoming, healthy, safe, productive, inclusive, and supportive educational environment for our diverse student body and other community members with an emphasis on student learning and development.
Operation & Collaboration with the Lighting and Sound Specialist, Assistant Technical Director, Scenic Painters and Props Artist(s), Workstudy student workers and student volunteers:
Provide leadership, supervision, and oversight to the Assistant Technical Director and Workstudy student workers and student volunteers.
Manage and ensure an organized and safe work environment.
Manage shop, production, and equipment budgets as designated.
Order, track, and maintain shop materials (lumber, hardware, etc.).
Manage schedules, deadlines, and workflow of productions, coordinate safety training for students, and assign tasks and other work as needed.
Responsible for tracking and reconciling corporate credit card purchases.
Supervise maintenance and organization of tools, equipment, and facilities.
Attend and contribute to production and staff meetings.
Oversee and maintain the off-site storage facility of department inventory, including scenic elements, props, and furniture.
Ensure safekeeping of department facilities, venues, and equipment.
Maintenance and repair of the scene shop and department equipment to ensure clean and safe working conditions.
In production:
Lead the planning, technical construction, installation, maintenance and transfer of scenery (built, purchased, rented, or otherwise), strikes and load-outs.
Oversee rigging for all productions produced and presented.
Produce working and construction drawings from design packages.
Determine the feasibility and safety of all designs.
Collaborate and communicate with scenic designers design/tech faculty to discuss designs, shop schedules, resources, budget, and mentorship of student designers.
Attend tech rehearsals and/or performances as needed or arrange for appropriate coverage of tech rehearsals (requires nights and weekends).
Student facing:
Hire & supervise student employees and volunteers with an emphasis on safety and security, including lift and counterweight operation.
Create student work schedules, approve timesheets, and assign tasks to students.
Coordination & Collaboration with the design/tech faculty, PM, and the Chair of Theatre & Dance on:
the functioning of the shop as a healthy and productive learning environment for students, including updates on projects (daily and ongoing) and proposed changes to the shop as requested.
the use and preparation of the shop and other spaces for class and other departmental purposes.
field requests for volunteer opportunities for students.
Serve as department liaison to the College Safety Committee.
Supervise support for events (departmental and otherwise) scheduled for evenings and weekends in the various venues that fall under the responsibility of the department.
Potential for the opportunity to teach a stagecraft course. [This additional work would be compensated as adjunct teaching on top of the base salary].
May perform other duties as assigned.
While no one person may possess all the qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will have many of the following professional experiences and characteristics:
Qualifications:
A BA or BFA in theatre or related field is required.
Experience in technical theatre with a demonstrated emphasis in planning and budgeting human and financial resources.
Minimum five years of experience, ideally three in an educational theatre environment or other commensurate, demonstrated experience that indicates preparation for success in a prolific, nationally ranked department.
Demonstrated ability in a broad range of the elements of scenic construction and engineering, shop supervision, and stage rigging (experience with welding, stage lighting, audio, projection, automation and/or scene painting would be an asset).
Knowledge of VectorWorks, AutoCad, and Google Suite required. Knowledge of VCarve and Fusion 360 preferred.
Comfortable working on lifts, ladders, scaffolding, catwalks, and gridirons.
Must be able to lift and manipulate heavy equipment, alone or with assistance.
Must be self-motivated with strong interpersonal, supervisory, and organizational skills and be able to multitask and work under pressure.
Must be able to bring a positive and constructive approach into a team environment that includes students.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive academic and professional environment where all members of our campus community are respected, valued, can succeed, and thrive.
Must be willing to operate on a flexible schedule to align with Theatre & Dance rehearsal/production and other requirements, to include evenings and weekends, as needed.
Experience with MIG welding preferred.
Successful completion of satisfactory background checks, including but not limited to education verification, driving, criminal background, and child abuse clearance.
Clean driving record is essential, and must be maintained during employment.
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Design and Technology
University of Houston - School of Theatre and Dance
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Design and Technology
The University of Houston School of Theatre & Dance (SoTD), a unit of the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts at the University of Houston, invites applications for a full-time, tenured or tenure-track faculty position in Design & Technology, at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, commensurate with qualifications and experience. We seek a highly qualified practitioner and teacher with significant professional accomplishments and demonstrated excellence in university-level instruction.
The successful candidate will contribute to the continued growth of the BFA Production and MFA Design programs; teach design and technology courses aligned with their expertise; mentor undergraduate and graduate designers and technicians in classroom and production settings; and help shape the future of our production curriculum as Head of Production Design.
Candidates should have an active and recognized creative practice or research record that supports tenure and aligns with a Tier-One public research institution.
Depending on the candidate’s experience and interests, there may be opportunities for college-level leadership responsibilities in areas such as curriculum development, accreditation, or academic affairs within the McGovern College of the Arts.
Primary Responsibilities
-Teach courses in the BFA Production and MFA Design programs
-Mentor students throughout their academic journey in both coursework and School production/design work.
-Serve as Head of Production Design, contributing to curricular vision and advancement
-Participate in recruitment for production and design programs
-Engage actively in creative/research endeavors contributing to tenure/professional distinction
-Provide service to the School, College, and University, including committee work
-Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive learning environment
-Opportunities to design mainstage productions based on program needs and expertise
-Opportunities for expanded leadership duties at the College level, as appropriate to rank
NOTE: Teaching load will be assigned based on rank and alignment with creative activity and administrative responsibilities.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications
-MFA or terminal degree required; significant professional experience preferred.
-Demonstrated success as a production and/or design educator in higher education
-Strong communication and collaboration skills
-Proficiency with industry-standard technologies, equipment, and software
-Ability to adapt to emerging tools and practices in design and technology
Professor of Practice - Lighting Design and Technology
University of Houston - School of Theatre and Dance
Professor of Practice - Lighting Design and Technology
The University of Houston's School of Theatre and Dance (SoTD) seeks candidates for a 9 month, non-tenure track Professor of Practice in Lighting Design and Technology, with an appointment beginning in the fall semester of the 2026/27 academic year. The role is designed for a highly qualified practitioner with a significant level of professional experience and teaching excellence at the university level. The successful candidate will teach courses in BFA Production and MFA Lighting Design, as well as serve as the head of that discipline.
Primary Responsibilities
• Teach classes in the BFA Production and MFA Design Areas
• Mentor BFA and MFA students whose focus is Lighting Design and Technology, including classroom instruction and throughout the design and tech process of SoTD productions.
• Recruit for BFA Production and MFA Design programs
• Attend regular SoTD faculty meetings and Production/Design Area meetings
• Service and committee duties as assigned by the Director of the School of Theatre and Dance.
• Design lights for a mainstage production as needed/desired.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
• Master’s degree or equivalent significant professional experience in lighting design and technology
• Working knowledge of a wide variety of lighting equipment
• Outstanding communication skills
• Working knowledge of relevant software platforms
• Ability to adapt to new technologies
Summer Seasonal 2026 Department Manager and Staff Positions
The Glimmerglass Festival
Summer Seasonal 2026 Department Manager and Staff Positions
Assistant Crafts Manager
Assistant Production Electrician
Assistant Properties Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Assistant Technical Director of Stage Operations*
Assistant Wardrobe Manager
Calling Stage Manager
Costume Floor Manager*
Costume Shopper
Crafts Artisan
Crafts Manager*
Draper*
Electrician
First Hand
Hair & Makeup Staff Artist
Hair & Makeup Supervisor*
Lighting Supervisor
Production Administrator
Properties Artisan
Properties Manager*
Scenic Carpenter
Stage Operations Staff
Stitcher
Wardrobe Manager*
Wardrobe Staff
*Indicates Manager level position
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Compensation rates are specific to the position and are posted on our employment page. Rates range from $16.00/hr to $24.50/hr. All hourly positions receive overtime after 40 hours worked. Hourly Non-Exempt Employees accrue one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, beginning on their first day of employment.
All Seasonal Positions have housing provided at no charge (a housing deposit is withdrawn and returned after the conclusion of the contract, should housing be properly maintained). Being in a rural area, there is no public transportation in the area surrounding Glimmerglass. The Employee is encouraged to use personal vehicles while at Glimmerglass.
Some positions include additional incentives.
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Position date ranges vary based on position, but most run from May/June - July/August. Please see our employment page for more information.
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The Glimmerglass Festival offers a wide array of exhilarating employment opportunities in Cooperstown, NY. We have summer seasonal positions that need to be filled in our Artistic Offices, our Administration Departments, and in a wide variety of Production and Technical teams. Altogether, the Glimmerglass Festival employs over 400 people during the summer, the vast majority coming in from outside the immediate area to work with us.
The Glimmerglass Festival continues to be one of the country’s leading arts organizations, known for high-quality performances, a fast-paced work environment, and engaging opportunities for employees and patrons alike. Our productions and work travel nationally and internationally, as we produce, perform, and rent the vast majority of our productions.
For both Summer Seasonal Manager and Staff Employment, it is strongly recommended that applicants have previous experience with fast-paced repertory theater, large-scale professional theater, or other-industry experience in the field of your application (ex: Contractor Electrician interested in Theatrical Electrical work). For those interested in entering the industry and working at The Glimmerglass Festival with fewer credits or experience in their desired field, we highly recommend applying for our Apprenticeship Program, which hosts over 50 individuals each summer, in almost every department and team throughout the company!
More positions may be added; please check back for updated information. Please note: All company members will be required to follow all safety, health, and wellness policies and procedures. To apply, please prepare your one-page Resume and one-page Cover Letter in a single PDF file and complete the Glimmerglass Employment Application Form by clicking the button below. Some positions (Carpentry, Costumes, Costume Crafts, Design, Hair & Makeup, Paints, Props, and Photography) may require examples of your previous work- please include either a link to your digital portfolio/webpage or images with descriptions on additional pages at the end of your PDF submission. An online portfolio is preferred.
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The hiring process is highly competitive; some positions are filled as early as January. Early applications are encouraged. All positions will be posted for two weeks before the start of the interview process, and applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. These positions were posted on December 1, 2025 (or potentially earlier).
For further information, email the Hiring Search Department at hiring@glimmerglass.org.
No phone calls, please.
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APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE
https://glimmerglass.org/employment/
All Positions - All Departments - Summer 2026 Festival Jobs - Now Open
Des Moines Metro Opera
All Positions - All Departments - Summer 2026 Festival Jobs - Now Open
Des Moines Metro has openings in all departments for the summer 2026 Festival. Check out our website for all the staff and internships available!
https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/employment/
If you are looking to join a creative, fast-paced professional major summer festival, you will want to join DMMO for its 2026 season. Located in Indianola, Iowa the company will produce three exciting new productions in a summer repertory schedule, within the intimate 467-seat theatre at the Blank Performing Arts Center. Our 54thseason consists of 3 mainstage productions with 2 new productions being built specific for DMMO’s stage and the third built as a major co-production. DMMO is one of America’s boldest Opera Companies (as reported by the New York Times) and was nominated for its 2024 season for an International Opera Award. Join our team in this a critical role to work on some of the most challenging, bold, intense, visually stunning, complex and rewarding productions of your career!
If you are concerned that you don’t meet every requirement listed in the posting, we still encourage you to still apply. You may have the skills and experience that compliment others in the department and you could be the perfect addition to our team! We are open to adjustments to best fit people that are interested in being a part of Des Moines Metro Opera!
Each position includes a base pay per hour as well as overtime at 1.5x.
Travel stipend is paid upon arrival.
Single occupancy accommodation guaranteed.
We can't wait to meet you - apply early for the best chance at your 1st choice position.
Assistant Professor of Scenic Design
College of Charleston
Assistant Professor of Scenic Design
2026 Summer Technical Internships
The Naples Players
2026 Summer Technical Internships
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Technical Director
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre and Prather Productions
Technical Director
The TD will adhere to the production budgets and inform the Artistic Producer if there are conflicts that would affect the budget in a timely manner.
The TD will assist in the material analysis portion of the budget process.
Supervise varying levels of experienced crew in scene shop, warehouse during builds. (Crew sizes from 1-12 people)
Maintain a safe and orderly work environment in the shop and warehouse.
Maintain equipment in shop and ensuring that all tools are working in a safe manner.
Document and report any accidents in the shop no matter how minor they may appear to be.
Recommend tools that would save time and money for future projects.
Meet all build deadlines set forth by the schedule keeping in mind that a minimum of 90% of the set must be loaded into the theatre by 1:00 PM on Tuesday of a changeover.
Work to project realistic building schedules.
Trial set up of sets prior to load-in whenever physically possible.
Increase productivity in scene shop to save time and money.
The TD shall bring new ideas to the table on ways the shop can be profitable, not limited to just building scenery for the Prather Family of Theatres.
Some travel will be required. At various times throughout the year, you may be called upon to technical direct (TD) a show at the Broadway Palm- FL and/or, but not limited to. Every effort will be made to schedule this travel well in advance. DADT will provide airfare, rental car, meals or meal allowance and accommodations.
As a salary employee you are expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per week with occasional overtime, primarily during changeovers.
TD is required to work all changeovers at the DADT unless given prior approval from Artistic Producer
Overhire Scenic Carpenter (Overhire Winter Seasonal)
The Glimmerglass Festival
Overhire Scenic Carpenter (Overhire Winter Seasonal)
Non-Tenure Track Lighting Designer
Hillsdale College
Non-Tenure Track Lighting Designer
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Hillsdale College invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track, Lighting Designer to begin August 2026. This is an opportunity to join a growing, dynamic program committed to artistic excellence and hands-on student mentorship. The successful candidate will help shape the visual identity of our Tower Players and Tower Dancers productions and contribute to the expansion of the design area of our B.A. program.The Lighting Designer will design and implement lighting for up to four mainstage productions each academic year, provide lighting support for our Performing Artist Series, support smaller student projects, and oversee a paid team of student assistants in the lighting studio. Applicants with experience in a secondary design area such as projection, scenic design, or sound design are encouraged to apply; these skills may lead to opportunities to develop their artistry in those disciplines as the program expands.Additionally, the successful candidate will be a skilled instructor. The position presents opportunities to teach courses in lighting, general design, and potentially more broadly within the Department, such as the Understanding Theatre survey course.Hillsdale College is a small (1500 students), fiercely independent Christian liberal arts college dedicated to the perpetuation of freedom through serious learning and moral formation. It is committed to the Western intellectual tradition and requires genuine excellence in undergraduate teaching. Applicants should familiarize themselves with the College’s mission statement: https://www.hillsdale.edu/about/mission/.
QualificationsMFA in Lighting Design or equivalent professional experience.Teaching experience at the college/university level, with a commitment to teaching, mentoring, and developing a strong academic production environment.Demonstrated skill in theatrical lighting design with successful production credits, proficiency in a secondary area of design.Strong knowledge of contemporary lighting systems, control consoles, and CADD.Excellent collaborative skills, experience supervising student or professional crews, and clear verbal and written communication.
Available Jobs
Rochester Institute of Technology
Assistant Technical Director, Costume and Wardrobe Supervisor, or Scene Shop Supervisor
Join RIT's School of Performing Arts team as the inaugural Scene Shop Supervisor. The role involves supporting performances in the new Music Performance Theater and other campus venues, operationalizing the shop spaces, and planning/producing events. Engage with over 2,000 talented performing arts scholars alongside a skilled team of faculty and staff. Apply now! https://apptrkr.com/6720277
PCPA-Pacific Conservatory Theatre
Sound Engineer/Assistant Shop Manager
Under the supervision of the Sound Director/Designer, the Sound Engineer/Assistant Shop Manager (a full-time exempt position) is responsible for coordinating and planning all sound requirements, including the installation and maintenance of sound systems in multiple theatres. Serves as Sound Designer on select shows and as the Sound technician on PCPA and other events in the PCPA theatres and PCPA in the community.
Pay range is $70,304-$70,800. PCPA covers 100% of health, dental, & vision insurance premiums. Benefits include 10 paid days for the winter break, 10 paid days of vacation per year, 9 paid holidays and 8 paid days of sick time. The application deadline is January 9th 2026. Preferable start date is 03/02/2026. The successful candidate is required to relocate to the Central Coast. A full job description can be downloaded at pcpa.org
Application Requirements:
· Complete application at https://www.pcpa.org/staff-openings/
· Cover letter of interest
· Resume
· Contact information of 3 professional references: (at least 1 supervisor contact)
Texas State University
Assistant or Associate Professor of Instruction in Production Management
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Electrician 2 Lighting Technician
Oklahoma City University
Assistant Professor of Production Management
MFA in Production Management, Stage Management, Technical Direction, or related field (MFA required for tenure-track appointment)
Experience in production management, arts management, and/or related field
University level teaching desired
Olney Theatre Center
Assistant Technical Director
The ATD is a crucial leadership position, assisting the Technical Director (TD) and the Director of Production with all duties associated with realizing and installing the scenic elements for our full season and special events.
Technical Drawing & Planning: Create and modify technical drawings using CAD and/or Vectorworks to ensure successful and safe execution of scenic plans.
Shop Management: Oversee all shop tools, equipment, stock, and supplies, ensuring adherence to the highest safety guidelines.
Team Supervision: Work alongside the TD to supervise all scene shop team members, including over-hire labor and carpentry apprentices, fostering a collaborative and skilled environment.
Collaboration & Load-Ins: Work cooperatively with the Shop Foreperson to supervise efficient and safe load-ins and installations across our venues.
Design Liaison: Assist the TD as a key point of contact and institutional support for the Scenic Designer for each production, maintaining up-to-date inventory and reviewing all plots.
Budget & Logistics: Assist the TD in developing budget and build schedules, tracking set budget categories, and purchasing/renting necessary equipment and materials.
Mentorship: Assist in the education and mentoring of all apprentices, with a specific focus on our carpentry team members, recognizing OTC as a teaching campus.
Skills & Experience Required
Mastery of wood and metal scenic construction, fabrication techniques, and scenic engineering.
Proficiency in CAD and/or Vectorworks is required.
Preferred 1 - 2 years of professional experience in Assistant Technical Direction or equivalent.
Well-established skills in handling budgets, scheduling, and labor management.
Excellent personal, organizational, time management, and communication skills.
Ability to motivate, manage and coordinate team members of varying skill levels.
Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Ability to climb a ladder, and lift/carry 75lbs.
Investment in OTC’s Mission, Vision, and Values, and its Statement on Social Justice and Becoming Anti-Racist.
Georgia Stage
Assistant Project Manager - Permanent Rigging Installations
About Georgia Stage
Georgia Stage is a family-owned theatrical rigging and drapery company with over 30 years of experience serving performing arts venues, schools, churches, and entertainment spaces throughout the Southeast and beyond. We design and install permanent theatrical rigging systems including curtain track, battens, pipe grids, hoists, and fire safety curtains, while also manufacturing custom stage curtains and theatrical drapery in-house. Our team includes ETCP-certified riggers, technical directors, and production professionals with diverse backgrounds in rigging, touring, and technical theater. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality craftsmanship, reliable project execution, and the kind of responsive service that comes from people who genuinely understand the technical and operational needs of live performance spaces.
About the Role
We're looking for a highly organized, self-driven Assistant Project Manager to oversee installation operations for our theatrical rigging projects. You'll manage three installation crews working across local and Southeast regional sites, coordinating schedules, creating technical drawings, and ensuring projects are executed safely and on time. This role requires someone who thrives on solving problems independently while maintaining constant communication with our team.
What You'll Do
-Manage scheduling and logistics for three installation crews across multiple simultaneous projects throughout the Southeast
-Create technical construction submittal drawings in AutoCAD for curtain track, battens, pipe grids, hoists, and related theatrical rigging systems
-Coordinate with clients, general contractors, and installation teams to ensure smooth project execution
-Track project deliverables, material orders, and installation progress
-Troubleshoot field issues and make real-time decisions to keep projects on schedule
-Review site conditions and prepare crews with accurate information and materials
-Maintain detailed project documentation and communication
Required Qualifications
-Proven experience managing installation crews or project coordination in construction, fabrication, AV, exhibits, or related technical fields
-Advanced AutoCAD proficiency with ability to create professional construction drawings
-Experience coordinating logistics across multiple sites and teams simultaneously
-Valid driver's license and ability to travel regionally as needed
-Comfortable working in construction environments including heights and job sites
Preferred Qualifications
-Background in theatrical technical direction, rigging, or entertainment technology
-ETCP certification or theatrical rigging experience
-Familiarity with theatrical equipment and venues
-Experience with project management software
Why This Role
You'll work closely with leadership in a collaborative environment where your organizational skills and technical knowledge directly impact project success. This position offers the stability of a permanent role with the variety of custom installation work across diverse venues. If you love the challenge of coordinating complex projects and take pride in systems that work, this is your opportunity.
Gallaudet University
Technical Director
Full-time onsite Technical Director for theatre and dance at Gallaudet University. Drives technical production, construction, planning, and facility operations for performances, classes, touring, and rental events.
UMASS Amherst Department Of Theater
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR / NON-TENURE-TRACK LECTURER
Westport Country Playhouse
Technical Director
Muhlenberg College
Technical Director
Job Summary:
Muhlenberg College invites applications for Technical Director for productions to join our nationally recognized Department of Theatre & Dance. The Theatre and Dance programs at Muhlenberg College are dynamic, large, physically and intellectually engaging programs that serve approximately 300 majors and minors. The Theatre program produces 4 major productions and the Dance program produces 3 productions each academic year as well as supporting smaller events such as staged readings and lending (limited) support to the student run MTA (Muhlenberg Theatre Association) and MDA (Muhlenberg Dance Association). The Department houses four performance venues: two proscenium theatres and two flexible studio theatres. As a community committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, the department seeks candidates who strive to bring vision, mentorship, communication, and collaboration to our campus through the Technical Director position.
Characteristic Responsibilities:
Create a welcoming, healthy, safe, productive, inclusive, and supportive educational environment for our diverse student body and other community members with an emphasis on student learning and development.
Operation & Collaboration with the Lighting and Sound Specialist, Assistant Technical Director, Scenic Painters and Props Artist(s), Workstudy student workers and student volunteers:
Provide leadership, supervision, and oversight to the Assistant Technical Director and Workstudy student workers and student volunteers.
Manage and ensure an organized and safe work environment.
Manage shop, production, and equipment budgets as designated.
Order, track, and maintain shop materials (lumber, hardware, etc.).
Manage schedules, deadlines, and workflow of productions, coordinate safety training for students, and assign tasks and other work as needed.
Responsible for tracking and reconciling corporate credit card purchases.
Supervise maintenance and organization of tools, equipment, and facilities.
Attend and contribute to production and staff meetings.
Oversee and maintain the off-site storage facility of department inventory, including scenic elements, props, and furniture.
Ensure safekeeping of department facilities, venues, and equipment.
Maintenance and repair of the scene shop and department equipment to ensure clean and safe working conditions.
In production:
Lead the planning, technical construction, installation, maintenance and transfer of scenery (built, purchased, rented, or otherwise), strikes and load-outs.
Oversee rigging for all productions produced and presented.
Produce working and construction drawings from design packages.
Determine the feasibility and safety of all designs.
Collaborate and communicate with scenic designers design/tech faculty to discuss designs, shop schedules, resources, budget, and mentorship of student designers.
Attend tech rehearsals and/or performances as needed or arrange for appropriate coverage of tech rehearsals (requires nights and weekends).
Student facing:
Hire & supervise student employees and volunteers with an emphasis on safety and security, including lift and counterweight operation.
Create student work schedules, approve timesheets, and assign tasks to students.
Coordination & Collaboration with the design/tech faculty, PM, and the Chair of Theatre & Dance on:
the functioning of the shop as a healthy and productive learning environment for students, including updates on projects (daily and ongoing) and proposed changes to the shop as requested.
the use and preparation of the shop and other spaces for class and other departmental purposes.
field requests for volunteer opportunities for students.
Serve as department liaison to the College Safety Committee.
Supervise support for events (departmental and otherwise) scheduled for evenings and weekends in the various venues that fall under the responsibility of the department.
Potential for the opportunity to teach a stagecraft course. [This additional work would be compensated as adjunct teaching on top of the base salary].
May perform other duties as assigned.
While no one person may possess all the qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will have many of the following professional experiences and characteristics:
Qualifications:
A BA or BFA in theatre or related field is required.
Experience in technical theatre with a demonstrated emphasis in planning and budgeting human and financial resources.
Minimum five years of experience, ideally three in an educational theatre environment or other commensurate, demonstrated experience that indicates preparation for success in a prolific, nationally ranked department.
Demonstrated ability in a broad range of the elements of scenic construction and engineering, shop supervision, and stage rigging (experience with welding, stage lighting, audio, projection, automation and/or scene painting would be an asset).
Knowledge of VectorWorks, AutoCad, and Google Suite required. Knowledge of VCarve and Fusion 360 preferred.
Comfortable working on lifts, ladders, scaffolding, catwalks, and gridirons.
Must be able to lift and manipulate heavy equipment, alone or with assistance.
Must be self-motivated with strong interpersonal, supervisory, and organizational skills and be able to multitask and work under pressure.
Must be able to bring a positive and constructive approach into a team environment that includes students.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive academic and professional environment where all members of our campus community are respected, valued, can succeed, and thrive.
Must be willing to operate on a flexible schedule to align with Theatre & Dance rehearsal/production and other requirements, to include evenings and weekends, as needed.
Experience with MIG welding preferred.
Successful completion of satisfactory background checks, including but not limited to education verification, driving, criminal background, and child abuse clearance.
Clean driving record is essential, and must be maintained during employment.
University of Houston - School of Theatre and Dance
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Design and Technology
The University of Houston School of Theatre & Dance (SoTD), a unit of the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts at the University of Houston, invites applications for a full-time, tenured or tenure-track faculty position in Design & Technology, at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, commensurate with qualifications and experience. We seek a highly qualified practitioner and teacher with significant professional accomplishments and demonstrated excellence in university-level instruction.
The successful candidate will contribute to the continued growth of the BFA Production and MFA Design programs; teach design and technology courses aligned with their expertise; mentor undergraduate and graduate designers and technicians in classroom and production settings; and help shape the future of our production curriculum as Head of Production Design.
Candidates should have an active and recognized creative practice or research record that supports tenure and aligns with a Tier-One public research institution.
Depending on the candidate’s experience and interests, there may be opportunities for college-level leadership responsibilities in areas such as curriculum development, accreditation, or academic affairs within the McGovern College of the Arts.
Primary Responsibilities
-Teach courses in the BFA Production and MFA Design programs
-Mentor students throughout their academic journey in both coursework and School production/design work.
-Serve as Head of Production Design, contributing to curricular vision and advancement
-Participate in recruitment for production and design programs
-Engage actively in creative/research endeavors contributing to tenure/professional distinction
-Provide service to the School, College, and University, including committee work
-Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive learning environment
-Opportunities to design mainstage productions based on program needs and expertise
-Opportunities for expanded leadership duties at the College level, as appropriate to rank
NOTE: Teaching load will be assigned based on rank and alignment with creative activity and administrative responsibilities.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications
-MFA or terminal degree required; significant professional experience preferred.
-Demonstrated success as a production and/or design educator in higher education
-Strong communication and collaboration skills
-Proficiency with industry-standard technologies, equipment, and software
-Ability to adapt to emerging tools and practices in design and technology
University of Houston - School of Theatre and Dance
Professor of Practice - Lighting Design and Technology
The University of Houston's School of Theatre and Dance (SoTD) seeks candidates for a 9 month, non-tenure track Professor of Practice in Lighting Design and Technology, with an appointment beginning in the fall semester of the 2026/27 academic year. The role is designed for a highly qualified practitioner with a significant level of professional experience and teaching excellence at the university level. The successful candidate will teach courses in BFA Production and MFA Lighting Design, as well as serve as the head of that discipline.
Primary Responsibilities
• Teach classes in the BFA Production and MFA Design Areas
• Mentor BFA and MFA students whose focus is Lighting Design and Technology, including classroom instruction and throughout the design and tech process of SoTD productions.
• Recruit for BFA Production and MFA Design programs
• Attend regular SoTD faculty meetings and Production/Design Area meetings
• Service and committee duties as assigned by the Director of the School of Theatre and Dance.
• Design lights for a mainstage production as needed/desired.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
• Master’s degree or equivalent significant professional experience in lighting design and technology
• Working knowledge of a wide variety of lighting equipment
• Outstanding communication skills
• Working knowledge of relevant software platforms
• Ability to adapt to new technologies
The Glimmerglass Festival
Summer Seasonal 2026 Department Manager and Staff Positions
Assistant Crafts Manager
Assistant Production Electrician
Assistant Properties Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Assistant Technical Director of Stage Operations*
Assistant Wardrobe Manager
Calling Stage Manager
Costume Floor Manager*
Costume Shopper
Crafts Artisan
Crafts Manager*
Draper*
Electrician
First Hand
Hair & Makeup Staff Artist
Hair & Makeup Supervisor*
Lighting Supervisor
Production Administrator
Properties Artisan
Properties Manager*
Scenic Carpenter
Stage Operations Staff
Stitcher
Wardrobe Manager*
Wardrobe Staff
*Indicates Manager level position
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Compensation rates are specific to the position and are posted on our employment page. Rates range from $16.00/hr to $24.50/hr. All hourly positions receive overtime after 40 hours worked. Hourly Non-Exempt Employees accrue one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, beginning on their first day of employment.
All Seasonal Positions have housing provided at no charge (a housing deposit is withdrawn and returned after the conclusion of the contract, should housing be properly maintained). Being in a rural area, there is no public transportation in the area surrounding Glimmerglass. The Employee is encouraged to use personal vehicles while at Glimmerglass.
Some positions include additional incentives.
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Position date ranges vary based on position, but most run from May/June - July/August. Please see our employment page for more information.
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The Glimmerglass Festival offers a wide array of exhilarating employment opportunities in Cooperstown, NY. We have summer seasonal positions that need to be filled in our Artistic Offices, our Administration Departments, and in a wide variety of Production and Technical teams. Altogether, the Glimmerglass Festival employs over 400 people during the summer, the vast majority coming in from outside the immediate area to work with us.
The Glimmerglass Festival continues to be one of the country’s leading arts organizations, known for high-quality performances, a fast-paced work environment, and engaging opportunities for employees and patrons alike. Our productions and work travel nationally and internationally, as we produce, perform, and rent the vast majority of our productions.
For both Summer Seasonal Manager and Staff Employment, it is strongly recommended that applicants have previous experience with fast-paced repertory theater, large-scale professional theater, or other-industry experience in the field of your application (ex: Contractor Electrician interested in Theatrical Electrical work). For those interested in entering the industry and working at The Glimmerglass Festival with fewer credits or experience in their desired field, we highly recommend applying for our Apprenticeship Program, which hosts over 50 individuals each summer, in almost every department and team throughout the company!
More positions may be added; please check back for updated information. Please note: All company members will be required to follow all safety, health, and wellness policies and procedures. To apply, please prepare your one-page Resume and one-page Cover Letter in a single PDF file and complete the Glimmerglass Employment Application Form by clicking the button below. Some positions (Carpentry, Costumes, Costume Crafts, Design, Hair & Makeup, Paints, Props, and Photography) may require examples of your previous work- please include either a link to your digital portfolio/webpage or images with descriptions on additional pages at the end of your PDF submission. An online portfolio is preferred.
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The hiring process is highly competitive; some positions are filled as early as January. Early applications are encouraged. All positions will be posted for two weeks before the start of the interview process, and applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. These positions were posted on December 1, 2025 (or potentially earlier).
For further information, email the Hiring Search Department at hiring@glimmerglass.org.
No phone calls, please.
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https://glimmerglass.org/employment/
Des Moines Metro Opera
All Positions - All Departments - Summer 2026 Festival Jobs - Now Open
Des Moines Metro has openings in all departments for the summer 2026 Festival. Check out our website for all the staff and internships available!
https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/employment/
If you are looking to join a creative, fast-paced professional major summer festival, you will want to join DMMO for its 2026 season. Located in Indianola, Iowa the company will produce three exciting new productions in a summer repertory schedule, within the intimate 467-seat theatre at the Blank Performing Arts Center. Our 54thseason consists of 3 mainstage productions with 2 new productions being built specific for DMMO’s stage and the third built as a major co-production. DMMO is one of America’s boldest Opera Companies (as reported by the New York Times) and was nominated for its 2024 season for an International Opera Award. Join our team in this a critical role to work on some of the most challenging, bold, intense, visually stunning, complex and rewarding productions of your career!
If you are concerned that you don’t meet every requirement listed in the posting, we still encourage you to still apply. You may have the skills and experience that compliment others in the department and you could be the perfect addition to our team! We are open to adjustments to best fit people that are interested in being a part of Des Moines Metro Opera!
Each position includes a base pay per hour as well as overtime at 1.5x.
Travel stipend is paid upon arrival.
Single occupancy accommodation guaranteed.
We can't wait to meet you - apply early for the best chance at your 1st choice position.
College of Charleston
Assistant Professor of Scenic Design
The Naples Players
2026 Summer Technical Internships
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre and Prather Productions
Technical Director
The TD will adhere to the production budgets and inform the Artistic Producer if there are conflicts that would affect the budget in a timely manner.
The TD will assist in the material analysis portion of the budget process.
Supervise varying levels of experienced crew in scene shop, warehouse during builds. (Crew sizes from 1-12 people)
Maintain a safe and orderly work environment in the shop and warehouse.
Maintain equipment in shop and ensuring that all tools are working in a safe manner.
Document and report any accidents in the shop no matter how minor they may appear to be.
Recommend tools that would save time and money for future projects.
Meet all build deadlines set forth by the schedule keeping in mind that a minimum of 90% of the set must be loaded into the theatre by 1:00 PM on Tuesday of a changeover.
Work to project realistic building schedules.
Trial set up of sets prior to load-in whenever physically possible.
Increase productivity in scene shop to save time and money.
The TD shall bring new ideas to the table on ways the shop can be profitable, not limited to just building scenery for the Prather Family of Theatres.
Some travel will be required. At various times throughout the year, you may be called upon to technical direct (TD) a show at the Broadway Palm- FL and/or, but not limited to. Every effort will be made to schedule this travel well in advance. DADT will provide airfare, rental car, meals or meal allowance and accommodations.
As a salary employee you are expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per week with occasional overtime, primarily during changeovers.
TD is required to work all changeovers at the DADT unless given prior approval from Artistic Producer
The Glimmerglass Festival
Overhire Scenic Carpenter (Overhire Winter Seasonal)
Hillsdale College
Non-Tenure Track Lighting Designer
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Hillsdale College invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track, Lighting Designer to begin August 2026. This is an opportunity to join a growing, dynamic program committed to artistic excellence and hands-on student mentorship. The successful candidate will help shape the visual identity of our Tower Players and Tower Dancers productions and contribute to the expansion of the design area of our B.A. program.The Lighting Designer will design and implement lighting for up to four mainstage productions each academic year, provide lighting support for our Performing Artist Series, support smaller student projects, and oversee a paid team of student assistants in the lighting studio. Applicants with experience in a secondary design area such as projection, scenic design, or sound design are encouraged to apply; these skills may lead to opportunities to develop their artistry in those disciplines as the program expands.Additionally, the successful candidate will be a skilled instructor. The position presents opportunities to teach courses in lighting, general design, and potentially more broadly within the Department, such as the Understanding Theatre survey course.Hillsdale College is a small (1500 students), fiercely independent Christian liberal arts college dedicated to the perpetuation of freedom through serious learning and moral formation. It is committed to the Western intellectual tradition and requires genuine excellence in undergraduate teaching. Applicants should familiarize themselves with the College’s mission statement: https://www.hillsdale.edu/about/mission/.
QualificationsMFA in Lighting Design or equivalent professional experience.Teaching experience at the college/university level, with a commitment to teaching, mentoring, and developing a strong academic production environment.Demonstrated skill in theatrical lighting design with successful production credits, proficiency in a secondary area of design.Strong knowledge of contemporary lighting systems, control consoles, and CADD.Excellent collaborative skills, experience supervising student or professional crews, and clear verbal and written communication.
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