Technical Director

Wilkes University • Wilkes-Barre, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Wilkes University invites applications for a full-time Technical Director in the Division of Performing Arts to begin in August 2026. The Wilkes University Theatre Program offers a BFA in Musical Theatre, a BA in Theatre Arts, a BFA in Theatre Design and Technology, and minors in Theatre, Music, and Dance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Theatre with an emphasis in technical production, plus a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience
• Experience in theatrical scenery construction, welding, stage rigging, and budget management
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Vectorworks
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative mindset and positive, team-oriented attitude

Nice To Haves

• F.A. in Design/Technical Direction or a related field with a theatre emphasis, plus a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience
• Two or more years of university-level teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Oversees technical production for the Division's annual season, which includes two musicals, two plays, one dance concert, and several music concerts.
• Producing cost analyses, construction drawings, and build/load-in schedules for each production in cooperation with other departments
• Attending tech and dress rehearsals and the majority of performances
• Teaching courses in technical production, which may include stagecraft, stage rigging, welding, drafting, advanced stagecraft, introductory design, and production lab supervision; design courses possible for qualified candidates
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized scene shop, stage, and storage facilities
• Managing inventory of tools and shop equipment
• Building scenery and supervising student crews
• Supervising staffing for additional events in the Darte Center
• Providing support across technical areas, including scenic, lighting, and sound design as needed

What This Job Offers

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