Technical Director, Theatre Conservatory - Chicago College of Performing Arts
Company: Roosevelt University
Location: Chicago
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Technical Director, Theatre Conservatory - Chicago College of
Performing Arts Position Title Technical Director, Theatre
Conservatory - Chicago College of Performing Arts Category
Administrative Position Number A99934 Posting Number S0000939
Location Chicago Open Date 07/27/2022 Close Date Open Until Filled?
Yes Job Type Full-Time Working Hours Position Summary Under the
direction of the Director of Production, the Technical Director
serves as a key member of CCPA's Production Team. The position is
expected to function independently in an environment conducive to
the development of new work with changing priorities and
detail-critical deadlines. The Technical Director is responsible
for managing projects from conception through completion with the
design and creative teams for each production including preparing
bids and bringing shows in on budget. In conjunction with the
Director of Production, the Technical Director will take an active
role in facilitating communication with the Designers and CCPA
leadership. The Technical Director would also be in charge of
student crews to assist in building the sets and crewing the shows.
CCPA is dedicated to building an equitable environment that centers
excellence and strongly encourages applications from Black,
Indigenous, People of Color, women, transgender and non-binary
candidates.
This is an at-will, exempt, hybrid position located at the Chicago
campus.
Roosevelt University requires all new hires to be compliant with
our COVID -19 vaccination policy, found at the COVID -19 website .
All new hires are required to be fully vaccinated (including
booster shot if eligible) or have an RU approved religious or
medical exemption. Proof of documentation will be required at the
time of hire.
Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities
make known the contact information for the person responsible for
coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At
Roosevelt University, the Interim Title IX Coordinator is Toyia K.
Stewart. Her office is in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago
campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 740. She can be reached at
312-341-2137 or TitleIX@roosevelt.edu . Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities Required
- Demonstrated leadership experience in an educational
environment; or a combination of equivalent experience and
training.
- Commitment to creating and maintaining an equitable, inclusive,
and anti-racist environment that values diversity and centers
excellence.
- Strong project management skills that demonstrate the ability
to deliver complex, multilateral productions.
- Experience in preparing budgets, labor estimates, build
calendars, and staffing schedules.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written), mastery of
word, excel, AutoCad, VectorWorks, and online collaboration
tools.
- Advanced knowledge in theatrical automation and rigging
practices.
- Successful candidates will be adept at managing competing
priorities, navigating emergent challenges, and proactively
identifying and mitigating risk. Years of Experience Required 5
Required Education Bachelor's Degree Certification/Licensure
Required Normal climate-controlled office environment is provided.
Job is largely sedentary, but there is a need to move about the
office and buildings frequently. Occasional bending, stooping,
lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required (typically less than 10
pounds of weight or pressure). Regular use of desktop computer is
required, calling for frequent hand/wrist movement and repetition.
Moderate level of stress. Occasional travel within the local or
regional setting may be required. Minimum Qualifications See
knowledge, skills and abilities above Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Operated Working Conditions Standard office environment
and workshop Priority Application Instructions Departmental Contact
Information Essential Job Functions Duty and Responsibility
PRODUCTION AND DESIGNER COMMUNICATION
- Collaborate with the design team and other production teams to
establish methods for executing the design and construction of
scenery, and its integration of other technical elements of the
productions.
- Maintain clear communication with designers and within the
production team to ensure successful integration of a show's
technical elements.
- Attend all design presentations, meetings, rehearsals and
run-throughs as designated by the Director of Production.
- Provide supervision for all load-in and work calls during the
production process coordinating activity with other staff.
Percentage Of Time 25 Duty and Responsibility BUILD & LOAD IN
OVERSIGHT
- Review and revise budget estimates for each production by
tracking all relevant information and ensuring these requests match
the allocated budget and labor.
- Prepare a shop build, load-in, and strike schedule for five to
six O'Malley (mainstage) productions and support minor set needs on
ten to eleven Miller (blackbox) productions based on the available
staff labor and the calendar.
- Monitor and oversee the progress of technical drawings for all
scenic elements based on the designer's renderings.
- Prepare, organize, and communicate relevant technical
information to shop employees and other departments ensuring the
productions are built, installed, and struck in a timely, safe, and
resource efficient manner. Percentage Of Time 25 Duty and
Responsibility SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT
- Supervise, manage and support the Associate Technical Director,
Scene Shop Carpenters, and Scenic Artists to promote a safe,
healthy, and productive working environment.
- Actively participate in team building, fostering a work
environment incorporating the values of CCPA and Roosevelt
University.
- Coach and develop students by monitoring the quality of
students' work and providing constructive feedback.
- Coordinate ongoing maintenance of all scenic elements including
automation and effects equipment throughout the season.
- Maintain timesheets and track labor. Percentage Of Time 25 Duty
and Responsibility - ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS
- Project and track expenses for each production.
- Ensure all relevant show files are up to date and maintained
throughout the season.
- Organize and prepare information for daily Scene Shop
operations.
- Collaborate with Director of Production to ensure materials are
purchased in a timely and resource efficient manner. Percentage Of
Time 25 Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated
with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have an earned Bachelor degree?
- yes
- no
- * Do you have advanced knowledge in theatrical automation and
rigging practices?
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