Technical Director of the Schuster Theatre

Position Details

Posting Summary

Position Title
Technical Director of the Schuster Theatre

Posting Number
AS1084P

Subdivision
School of Communication & the Arts

Division
Col.Humanities,Ed.&SocScience

Department
Theatre

Location
Erie, Pa

Position Summary

Position Summary: Gannon University invites applications for a Technical Director and designer in support of Gannon University's Schuster Theatre's production season. The successful candidate will:

1. Organize stage management for the Shuster Theatre's performance season, including mentoring and supervising student stage managers and assistants.

2. Supervise and collaborate with faculty, student, and guest designers for the Schuster Theatre's performance season.

3. Secure sound and lighting technicians for all performances.

4. Manage house operations for productions, and other production-related functions.

5. Organize and maintain a working inventory of the Schuster Theatre's technical properties (lighting and sound equipment, scenic shop).

6. Collaborate with Artistic Director and Arts Manager to assign production team roles and manage the technical/design needs of the season's productions.

7. In conjunction with the Artistic Director, train and supervise student workers on scenic/technical equipment and safety precautions, oversee student worker projects that involve scenic/technical equipment.

8. Oversee scenic building processes in accordance with safety protocols outlined by Physical Plant. Sign off on safety inspections along with Artistic Director and Arts Manager.

Required Qualifications

Requirements include: Master's degree in an area of technical theatre (stage management, lighting design, sound design) is required.

Professional experience in the theatre, at least one year of higher education experience with demonstrated strength in effective student supervision, leadership skills, collegiality and a commitment to collaborative process are preferred.

University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the University's Mission.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy office and University environment. Must be able to lift around 50 lbs and be able to climb a ladder, use power tools, all while adhering to appropriate safety standards.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a busy office and University setting. Flexible time commitments are required for group activities and individual students.

Exempt Status
Exempt

Position Classification
Professional

Position Type
Staff

Employment Status
Part-Time

Position Length
12M

Hours per Week
20

Work Schedule
determined by theatrical productions

Shift
Other