Technical Theatre Director – English Department na Duquesne University

Technical Theatre Director – English Department

Salary:               Commensurate with experience
Benefits:            Generousbenefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirementmatch, and tuition remission for employee and dependents.  Details at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location:                   English Department
Position Status:       Full-time                                            
Hours:                       Varied
Position Number:    448300/10-1112              
FLSA Status:              Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Coordinateimplementation of the technical elements of stage productions, which includessound, lighting, scenery and equipment requirements. Also assist with variousbuilding duties as assigned.

DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintainingall theater equipment including all theatrical lighting instruments andsystems, all sound equipment and systems, costume shop equipment, box-officeequipment, and any other equipment used in theatrical productions as needed.

Designing,modeling, rendering, building and painting sets for theatre productions.

Supervisingall use of the theatrical equipment for student performance groups on campus(i.e., Red Masquers, Summer Company, Mary Pappert School of Music recitals, et.al.).

Managingand teaching work study students, technical theatre students and student crewvolunteers in all technical elements of theatre as they relate to departmentalproductions and events.

Performingsafety checks on equipment and ensures that safety guidelines are being met.

Maintainingand supervising the storage facility including developing a plan for storage ofthe Red Masquers’ props, furniture and costumes.

Facilitatingthe lending of props, furniture and costumes to other theater companies.

Developingand maintaining the theater shop for the construction of sets and props.

Designingand supervising the construction of sets for theater productions.

Keepingthe theater stocked with supplies and tools.

Coordinatingthe rental and booking of the theater.

Arrangingthe banks of seats for different productions and/or other events.

Designingand maintaining a standard light plot which can be used for multiple events.

Coordinatingload-ins and strikes of shows.

Supervisingall student involvement with theater equipment.

Teachingtechnical theatre courses.

Providingtechnical assistance for classes, theatre rentals, community events, showcaseweekends, etc.

Managingbudgets for the Theater Arts program and Red Masquers.

Making purchases with a procurement card andensuring timely completion of all required documentation and reporting.

Completes other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from accredited institution.

4-5years of relevant experience.

Preferredqualifications:

Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.

Alternately, thesuccessful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience andtraining, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required toperform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, thefollowing: 

Workingknowledge of all aspects of the theatre—production and technical as well asperformance.

Excellentcommunication skills—written, oral and visual.

Strongorganizational, budgeting, leadership and staffing skills.

Workingand active knowledge of Computer Aided Drafting.

Abilityto work productively under time pressures and meet deadlines.

Workingknowledge of scenery; structural design and engineering; construction process;and styles, elements and practices - ie. Proscenium, thrust, arena, black box;wood, metal, plastic; construction, painting, purchasing and scheduling.

Knowledgeof mechanical physics, fundamental electricity, modern construction practicesand materials, model building, and stage crafts including rigging, lighting,and stage carpentry.

Recognitionof the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respectconsistent with the University’s Mission.  Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversityof the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).
Ability toestablish and maintain effective working relationships with the UniversityCommunity.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the Universityand to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.  Themission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit ofservice, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenicalcampus community.

APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact informationfor three professional references.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community,the Congregation of the Holy Spirit.  Duquesne University is Catholic inmission and ecumenical in spirit.  Motivated by its Catholic identity,Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution andas an employer.