Technical Director – Department of Dance (part-time, 28 hours/week)

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

12d • $28 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Technical Director provides support for the creation and delivery of the Department of Dance performance program. This position coordinates the lighting, scenic, audio, visual, rigging, and special effects technical support for assigned department productions and tours. The Associate Technical Director assists with student learning through mentored live production experiences on CFAC stages, the Dance Performance Theatre, other campus venues, and tours.

Requirements

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Bachelor’s Degree in technical theatre or related field and experience working in professional theatre, live entertainment, and/or touring productions
• Demonstrated experience working with scenic and props designers
• A demonstrated understanding of other production disciplines including but not limited to audio, video, rigging, and fabrication
• Woodworking, furniture building and repair, and metal working
• Soft goods, sewing skills
• Casting and molding, sculpting, and carving
• Experience with small motors, mechanisms, and electronics
• Scenic painting and finishing techniques
• Experience with standard shop tools/equipment.
• Ability to accurately estimate production costs and create and maintain budgets.
• Ability to read and interpret working drawings and to disseminate that information clearly and effectively.
• Ability to work long hours and manage an irregular schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Training and understanding of safe working practices in the theatre
• Clear understanding of the artistic process to collaborate with designers and directors.
• Experience supervising and managing a team of student employees

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and AutoCAD or Vectorworks preferred.
• Well-developed communication, organization, research, and time management skills.
• Creative thinking and problem solving
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and diplomacy skills
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Exhibits a positive attitude with good communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Artistic Directors, directors, designers, and production management to support the development and realization of scenery and props.
• Evaluate designs and develop material and labor estimates while maximizing available financial resources.
• Coordinate with designers throughout the production process to solve problems, improve products, and implement changes.
• Supervise the purchasing, construction, painting, finishing, and installation of scenery and props, including hand props, furniture, furnishings, and set decorations.
• Manage production budgets, materials, labor, and financial records.
• Coordinate technical needs throughout construction, rehearsals, performances, and events.
• Maintain production research, documentation, records, and archives.
• Maintain a safe working environment through appropriate training, equipment maintenance, recordkeeping, and incident reporting.
• Develop relationships with performance-site managers and technical personnel to coordinate production needs and establish appropriate work parameters.
• Coordinate load-in, technical support, load-out, and transportation for performances.
• Supervise student employees and volunteer crews.
• Ensure productions operate safely and effectively while maintaining the producing entity’s vision, scope, and budget.
• Provide technical direction and support during assigned domestic and international tours.
• Coordinate with CFAC and department production shops to ensure equipment, props, and costumes are maintained and tour-ready.
• Coordinate transportation, loading, and unloading of equipment, props, and costumes, including driving trucks for domestic tours as assigned.
• Secure required permits, paperwork, and transportation documentation and ensure compliance with applicable trucking and equipment transportation regulations.
• Foster a culture of mentorship, experiential learning, and professional development for students through campus productions and university-sponsored tours.
• Hire, train, and supervise student stage crews while ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• May be eligible for tuition benefits after two years
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

What This Job Offers

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