Opera Technical Director - College of Fine Arts

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Carnegie Mellon School of Music seeks individuals with Technical Direction experience and scenic fabrication skills to work with student designers in the creation and installation of scenery for the School of Music's fall and winter opera productions. This is an hourly position, with fluctuating hours from week to week. Individual must be able to read drawings, collaborate with colleagues, supervise crew and work unsupervised. The Technical Director will be responsible for installing the scenery in our theater space, supervising technical rehearsals and being on call during the 4 performances. Requires applied knowledge of materials handling, installation, assembly and safe rigging practices. Daytime and evening hours vary per the schedule. Actual responsibilities will vary depending on job function. Functional areas could include audio, piano, print shop, etc. Other duties as assigned. Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Computing Services. Inclusion, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Requirements

High School or GED
1-3 years of relevant work experience
Successful background check
OSHA - Hazardous Materials Safety Training
Applied knowledge of materials handling, installation, assembly and safe rigging practices