Southern Utah University is hiring: Assistant Technical Director in Cedar City

Salary:

$19.00 Hourly
Location :

Cedar City, UT
Job Type:

Part- Time Hourly
Job Number:

202600017
Division:

President's Office
Department:

Utah Shakespeare Festival
Opening Date:

04/02/2026
Closing Date:

Continuous
FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Position Summary
The Tony-award winning UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, a professional theater company in residence at Southern Utah University, is accepting applications for Production Staff for the 2026 season. The Utah Shakespeare Festival produces an eight-show repertory season and three Green Shows across four venues in the summer/fall of each year. Position details below.

This is an Hourly position with employment dates from late April to early July.

Date of first consideration: 04/17/2026.
Essential Functions

The Assistant Technical Director assists the Technical Director with supervising construction and load-in of scenery for assigned productions.
Participates in the construction of scenic elements as needed.
Completes shop improvement and organization projects as assigned.
May provide some technical drawings for construction.
Education & Experience
Minimum Qualifications:

Intermediate and advanced experience in proper and safe use of typical shop tools and equipment, wood and steel construction techniques or other related technical theater fields.
Knowledge of safe operations of all tools and equipment used in typical theatrical construction and installation for wood and steel (personnel lifts, linesets, etc.)
Must be able to carry 50 lbs. for 50 feet unassisted.
Must be able to use ladders as a part of daily tasks.
Experience in leading crews required. Knowledge of safe rigging practices, AutoCAD, automation, or rotating repertory experience are a plus.

Supplemental Information
Position is contingent on funding.
Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.
Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services.

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In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.
This position is not eligible for benefits.