Assistant Technical Director (Seasonal; 35+ hours per week; May to August)

WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS•Vienna, VA

10h•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Technical Director is responsible for assisting the Technical Director with all planning, purchasing, and execution of scenic elements. The ATD will work with the TD to ensure that seasonal personnel are managed effectively and efficiently in safe environments both at the scene shop and at the Barns. The ATD will work with the Master Carpenter to unsure the deck is managed in a safe and efficient manner. Evenings and weekends during tech will be required.

Requirements

Must have working knowledge of Vectorworks and/or AutoCAD.
Strong knowledge of theatrical construction.
Basic experience and/or knowledge of production management, scenery, and lighting
Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Proven leadership and project management ability in the performing arts.
Sensitivity and commitment to the mission of Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts.
Minimum 3 years of scene shop experience.
Lift/move up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, bend and reach with arms up to 50 percent of the time.
Frequently operates a computer and other office equipment (i.e. calculator, copier, printer, etc.)
We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation.

Responsibilities

Assist the TD in leading the build crew for 2 full opera productions as well as other supported events in the Barns.
Assist in the mentorship of all Technical Theater Apprentices.
Supervise and maintain management of the scene shop and Barns stage, including acting as the lead for load in and strike of each production, and restoring the Barns at the end of the season.
Work with the TD and Master Carpenter to plan and execute scenery and manage the build deck.