Technical Director, Theatre

Harrisburg Area Community College•Harrisburg, PA

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About The Position

The performing arts technical coordinator is responsible for coordinating support for the technical aspects of the Film and Theatre program in collaboration with faculty, and for the direction of internal and rental events in the Rose Lehrman Arts Center theatre spaces. Responsibilities include support for lighting and scenic design for the Theatre Department productions as needed for specific productions, coordinating calendar and technical needs of all users of the theatre spaces including lighting and sound equipment set-up and operation, providing labor, and estimating and monitoring costs. Incumbents research and recommend equipment purchases. Portfolio as evidence of design or construction work required. Must be available for evening and weekend work.

Requirements

BA or BFA in a technical theatre field and 3 years experience in the production, design, and stagecraft.
Valid driver's license
PA ACT-15

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a technical theatre field preferred.
Experience in teaching
Experience with event coordination
Scenic and lighting design experience

Responsibilities

Support the technical needs of the Film and Theatre program in conjunction with faculty and students.
Coordinate and support film and theatre, internal, and rental events in the Rose Lehrman theatre including but not limited to the scheduling of external and internal events, the coordination of the overall schedule of the Rose Lehrman Theatre, and technical needs for events.
Assist the executive dean with budget development related to the technical needs of performing arts department and theatre and monitor budget use for assigned area. Provide input into the capital and supply needs of the Rose Lehrman theatre and the film and theatre program in conjuction with faculty.
Responsible for oversight of the maintainence of the Rose Lehrman Theatre including the scene shop and lighting, sound, and A/V equipment for Rose Lehrman Theatre.
Support the film and theatre program, including through release time for instruction when needed. Support the construction of scenery, lighting design, or stage management for theatre shows produced by the Film and Theatre department in conjunction with faculty often through the support of students. Must be able to create, read, and interpret scenic designs.
Collaborate with internal and external partners, including the film and theatre program to provide excellent communication and customer service.
Adhere to college policies and procedures. Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Hire, train, supervise, and delegate work to casual technicians and student workers.
Supervise activity of film and theatre students in the scene shop and related spaces in collaboration with instructional faculty.
Make capital equipment recommendations and support purchasing and installation of capital equipment for the Rose Lehrman Theatre.
Performs other duties as assigned.