Interim Technical Director & Production Manager

Ursinus College•Collegeville, PA

About The Position

Ursinus College is a selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college of approximately 1500 students located about 25 miles northwest of center city Philadelphia. With a diverse community of students, it is an expectation of all faculty to contribute to the inclusion, engagement, and success of all students. Ursinus is an EO/AA employer. Ursinus College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by applicable law in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities or with respect to employment.

Responsibilities

The Moors production (build, load-in, fly system operation, technical rehearsals, and strike)
Stagecraft class instruction (required for Theater and Dance)
Living Newspaper (capstone production in the black box)
Guest dance event requiring installation of the new dance floor
UCDC load-in, technical rehearsals, and strike (including fly system use)
End-of-year shop cleanup, maintenance, and inventory
Ongoing coordination, meetings, and production management across events in Theater & Dance and Kaleidoscope more generally
Organizing and managing the two stage houses, shop area, and scenic/prop/costume stock
Assisting faculty in overseeing the productions of student clubs advised by the department
Recruiting, training, and supervising student workers assisting on construction and run crews, stage management, and board operation
Upholding safety standards and maintaining inventory lists
Pricing and coordinating purchases and rentals for all departments of each production
Working with the Performing Arts Engineer to assist on non-Theater and Dance events in the Kaleidoscope and across campus
Coordinating facility and equipment maintenance schedule with appropriate college partners and scheduling outside maintenance companies for specified stage equipment
Collaborating and assisting with institutionally focused analyses, studies, and reports
Coordinating with college partners for non-departmental events in spaces shared by the Theater and Dance department
Assisting faculty in overseeing the productions of student clubs advised by the department