Director of Havens Auditorium (Technical Director)

Job Summary

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of Havens Auditorium, including management, design, setup, lighting design, lighting setup, sound design, sound system operation, stage access, making sure all production stay within safety guidelines.
• Manages contracts, billing, parking, building facilities.
• Works with students and other departments when special production needs are requested.
• Responsible for equipment acquisition and usage, safety of the patrons, public access to areas, emergency situation control, handicapped access and after event issues dealing with safety and security.
• Acts as general support where needed within the Auditorium and Physical Facilities offices.

General Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees the load-in and load-out process as well as the accurate installation of all stage scenery, equipment, rigging, and stage machinery for the theater as well as other staged performances and events.
• Ensures that all scenery is installed according to engineering and construction intent. Assists with running all rehearsals and performances. Manages and is responsible for all storage facilities containing production inventory.
• Coordinates with other members of the production to ensure that all production needs are being met in the final phases of preparing the scenery for performance on the main stage.
• Interacts with other department and representatives in planning and execution of other non-theater campus events.
• Supervises directing and managing hourly and temporary staff and overseeing guest technical personnel. Develops and implements training and safety programs used by all crew members. Makes process improvement suggestions.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

Bachelor's degree

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in technical theater field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

Some experience in related field

SKILLS

Required

Proficient communication skills

Maintains a high degree of professionalism

Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills

Demonstrates a high commitment to quality

Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment

Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty

Drafting, purchasing, theatrical rigging techniques, construction, and advanced shop math.

Advanced computer skills and Auto-CAD.

Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, motorized, and computerized stage mechanics.