Producing Technical Director

Boston College • Chestnut Hill, MA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Boston College seeks a full-time Producing Technical Director for the Theatre Department and its production wing. Reporting to the Chair of the Theatre Department, the role manages production budgets; supervises and participates in building and rigging; supervises professional staff and student workers; schedules rehearsals, productions, and production meetings; and instructs and mentors students. This is an on-site, exempt position scheduled for 35 hours per week. Evening and weekend work is required.

Requirements

• MA or MFA in Technical Direction, or equivalent experience in a professional or academic setting.
• Demonstrated experience teaching and working in a college or university theatre program.
• Working knowledge of theatre production, including scene construction, stage rigging, stage management, stage carpentry, theatrical lighting, props, costume construction, sound, and projections.
• Knowledge of and experience with Actors Equity rules.
• Experience in production management.
• Excellent computer and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and experience with state and federal safety regulations and fire codes.

Responsibilities

• Manage production budgets.
• Supervise and participate in building and rigging.
• Supervise professional staff and student workers.
• Schedule all rehearsals, productions, and production meetings.
• Instruct and mentor students.

Benefits

• Tuition remission for eligible employees.
• Tuition remission for eligible spouses and children.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Low-cost life insurance.
• Eligibility for University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b retirement plans.
• Paid holidays annually.
• Sick and vacation pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level