Assistant Technical Director

Socket.dev; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton Theatre seeks an Assistant Technical Director to assist the Technical Director in drafting and engineering scenic elements for productions. You will help with installations, removals, and collaborate on build plans from engineering through strike.

You will contribute to safety standards, maintain Scene Shop procedures, and assist with summer maintenance and capital projects, working with the TD, Master Carpenter, and Stage Supervisors.

Qualifications

• Computer literacy including Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Suite, and AutoCAD.
• Advanced 3D AutoCAD knowledge is required.
• BA/BFA in technical theatre, or 3–5 years of experience in a professional scene shop.
• Structural and technical design skills.
• Experience in theatrical rigging, including counterweight and winch systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with TD, Production Manager, and Scenic designers to analyze designs, estimate costs, and confirm build plans.
• Create technical construction and installation drawings for productions with the TD and Master Carpenter.
• Assist with construction, load-in, and strike as needed.
• Attend production and staff meetings, dry techs, and rehearsals as needed.
• Develop and maintain Scene Shop standards and procedures, and mentor safe construction techniques.
• Help maintain Scene Shop and performance spaces with the TD and Stage Supervisors.
• Contribute to summer maintenance and Capital projects for Scene Shop and spaces.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Collaborative mindset

Professional demeanor

Education

BA/BFA in technical theatre

3–5 years scene shop experience

Tools

AutoCAD

3D AutoCAD

Job description

Description

The Assistant Technical Director (ATD) assists the Technical Director (TD) Drafting and engineering of scenic elements for all of the Fulton Theatre's productions. Assist with installations and removal of scenic elements.

Primary Job Duties

• Work with TD, Production Manager, and Scenic designers to analyze designs, estimate costs, and confirm build plans on assigned projects. Advance and lead projects from engineering, build, and installation through strike.
• Collaborate with TD to create technical construction and installation drawings for productions as assigned. Communicates with the Master Carpenter to determine drawing needs and clarification..
• Assist with construction, load-in, and strike as needed.
• Attend production and staff meetings as well as dry techs, technical and other rehearsals as needed.
• Work with the Technical Director to develop and maintain working standards and procedures for the Scene Shop. Assisting with the instruction of safe and effective construction techniques with the Scene Shop staff.
• Assist in the maintenance of Scene Shop with the TD and Master Carpenter. Assist in the maintenance of performance spaces with TD and Stage Supervisors.
• Assist in the development of summer maintenance and Capital projects for the Scene Shop and performance spaces.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Computer literacy, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Suite, and AutoCAD.
• Advanced 3D AutoCad knowledge is a must.
• BA/BFA in technical theatre, or 3-5 years of experience in a professional scene shop.
• Structural and technical design skills.
• Experience in theatrical rigging, inclusive of counterweight and winch systems is a plus.

Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work with tight deadlines.
• Commitment to working in a collaborative environment serving a wide variety of constituents.
• Be able to maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• CNC router programming is a job requirement: Training available after hire.
• Ability to drive a 16' box truck is a requirement. Training available after hire.

ABOUT FULTON THEATRE

Fulton Theatre operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theaters (LORT) and Actors' Equity Association, the Union for Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States and employs members of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society and United Scenic Artists. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1969 by the U.S. Department of the Interior, the theatre was also a founding member ofthe League of Historic American Theaters. The mission of the Fulton Theatre is to create and produce exceptional theatre that moves the collective soul of our community and honors our national historic landmark.

Diversity and inclusion are core values at Fulton Theatre. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all employees and Educational Fellowship Participants. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.

Fulton Theatre provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment and Educational Fellowship positions without regard to gender, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, political persuasion or belief, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or status as a whistleblower. All persons are encouraged to apply.