Associate Technical Director
National Opera Center, San Francisco, CA, United States
Overview
To coordinate and oversee stagehand and scenic work related to the construction, mounting and running of San Francisco Opera productions. Manage and coordinate facility related areas. Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred, or equivalent work experience. Completion of an accredited VectorWorks or AutoCAD training course required. Experience
Minimum five (5) years professional technical theater experience in a large scale repertory setting. Experience overseeing staff. Prerequisite skills & requirements
Knowledge of: Shop and stage operations, scenic construction, stage rigging and automation, scenic painting, stage lighting, sound, and media; theater production and Opera repertoire Ability to travel for production and scene shop surveys Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, VectorWorks, AutoCAD; database skills desirable. Ability to work independently; prioritize tasks; and exercise good judgment and initiative. Ability to determine priorities as well as manage multiple, competing priorities successfully. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. Outstanding interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with artists, staff, the public, and volunteers in a professional, confidential and tactful manner. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Able to sit at a computer and/or production desk for up to and over eight hours per day; see clearly in low-light situations such as are common backstage and in the theater; and walk on complex stage settings to accomplish the construction, rehearsal, and safe operations of productions. Must perform the functions of the position in a safe manner. Essential Job Functions
Works with the Managing Director: Production and Technical & Safety Director to determine technical design and requirements of designers and directors, as well as incoming productions and co-productions. Reviews and coordinates productions with designers, directors, opera staff, co-producers and outside producers, ensuring all concerned departments are informed about production needs, challenges and schedules. Assist in preparing bid documents and monitors construction and scenic artwork to ensure that productions are built within designers’ concept and San Francisco Opera budget. Manages installation and running of SF Opera productions. Works with the Managing Director: Production, Director of Production Operations & Media, and Technical & Safety Director to prepare and monitor production budgets and schedules (ie: future season Budget Calendar planning). Generates and disseminates floor plans, sections, hanging plots, construction drawings and other technical documentation. Creates, disseminates, coordinates and oversees the completion of technical notes. Represents production department at rehearsals as necessary. Supports and enforces the company safety program including, but not limited to, state and federally mandated safety programs. Manages regular facility repair, maintenance, and improvement requests with War Memorial Engineering. Assists the Technical & Safety Director in planning and managing facility and safety related projects and improvements. Participate in the smooth running of the production rentals program along with the Associate Production Director, including coordinating the database, keeping rentals paperwork updated, and serving as a point person for inquiries. In coordination with Managing Director: Production and the Technical & Safety Director ensures compliance with stagehand and scenic artist union collective bargaining agreements. Secondary functions
Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Provides logistical support for incoming and outgoing productions. When needed, provide meeting coverage for Technical Schedule at weekly Heads Schedule Meeting. Desired Start Date
May 11, 2026 Benefits
This position is eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement accounts etc.
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To coordinate and oversee stagehand and scenic work related to the construction, mounting and running of San Francisco Opera productions. Manage and coordinate facility related areas. Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred, or equivalent work experience. Completion of an accredited VectorWorks or AutoCAD training course required. Experience
Minimum five (5) years professional technical theater experience in a large scale repertory setting. Experience overseeing staff. Prerequisite skills & requirements
Knowledge of: Shop and stage operations, scenic construction, stage rigging and automation, scenic painting, stage lighting, sound, and media; theater production and Opera repertoire Ability to travel for production and scene shop surveys Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, VectorWorks, AutoCAD; database skills desirable. Ability to work independently; prioritize tasks; and exercise good judgment and initiative. Ability to determine priorities as well as manage multiple, competing priorities successfully. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. Outstanding interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with artists, staff, the public, and volunteers in a professional, confidential and tactful manner. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Able to sit at a computer and/or production desk for up to and over eight hours per day; see clearly in low-light situations such as are common backstage and in the theater; and walk on complex stage settings to accomplish the construction, rehearsal, and safe operations of productions. Must perform the functions of the position in a safe manner. Essential Job Functions
Works with the Managing Director: Production and Technical & Safety Director to determine technical design and requirements of designers and directors, as well as incoming productions and co-productions. Reviews and coordinates productions with designers, directors, opera staff, co-producers and outside producers, ensuring all concerned departments are informed about production needs, challenges and schedules. Assist in preparing bid documents and monitors construction and scenic artwork to ensure that productions are built within designers’ concept and San Francisco Opera budget. Manages installation and running of SF Opera productions. Works with the Managing Director: Production, Director of Production Operations & Media, and Technical & Safety Director to prepare and monitor production budgets and schedules (ie: future season Budget Calendar planning). Generates and disseminates floor plans, sections, hanging plots, construction drawings and other technical documentation. Creates, disseminates, coordinates and oversees the completion of technical notes. Represents production department at rehearsals as necessary. Supports and enforces the company safety program including, but not limited to, state and federally mandated safety programs. Manages regular facility repair, maintenance, and improvement requests with War Memorial Engineering. Assists the Technical & Safety Director in planning and managing facility and safety related projects and improvements. Participate in the smooth running of the production rentals program along with the Associate Production Director, including coordinating the database, keeping rentals paperwork updated, and serving as a point person for inquiries. In coordination with Managing Director: Production and the Technical & Safety Director ensures compliance with stagehand and scenic artist union collective bargaining agreements. Secondary functions
Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Provides logistical support for incoming and outgoing productions. When needed, provide meeting coverage for Technical Schedule at weekly Heads Schedule Meeting. Desired Start Date
May 11, 2026 Benefits
This position is eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement accounts etc.
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