Technical Director (Full Time, Salaried Exempt)
Tuesday through Saturday, nights and weekends required
Member of Executive Team, reports to Executive Director
The Technical Director (TD) serves as a critical member of the CIVIC’s artistic and executive team, bringing technical expertise to staff, volunteers, and community partners. The TD will manage all technical aspects of the CIVIC including our 200-seat Wilson Auditorium, 80-seat Warner Studio Theatre, and various off-site productions as scheduled. The TD supervises, trains, and mentors a range of volunteer technical staff in addition to maintaining and safeguarding the technical assets of the facility.
Oversee the planning, evaluation, scheduling, implementation, engineering, and supervision of all technical elements involved in CIVIC activities and rentals.
Lead all technical elements for live events including planning, production-related budgeting, load-in, hang and focus, builds, technical rehearsal, strike, and venue transitions.
Operate lights, sound, projection, and/or other live technical elements during theatrical performances, concerts, or other live events as a member of the technical team.
Design, set up, maintain, and operate lighting and sound systems for live theatre as well as other productions and projects.
Participate in the preparation and management of production and technical budgets.
Manage the staff production team which currently includes a Resident Scenic Designer, Construction Manager, Costume Shop Manager, and Resident Properties Master.
Supervise, train, and mentor a range of volunteers and contract staff with a variety of skill levels and abilities.
Participate on the CIVIC’s Play Selection Committee.
Ideal candidates will have experience working in a professional performing arts environment, with a minimum of three years previous experience as a Technical Director preferred. Candidates with equivalent experience in technical production including live performance lighting, sound, AV, or a commercial production company are encouraged to apply.
To apply, email cover letter and resume with professional references to aaron@sbct.org. Please put “Technical Director” in the subject line.