Assistant Technical Director & Lead Carpenter

Roosevelt University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Roosevelt University Theatre Conservatory seeks an Assistant Technical Director (part-time, in-person) to guide and supervise the student construction crew during the mainstage season. The ATD will assist the TD with planning, budgeting, drafting, and coordinating tasks and schedules to ensure builds meet design and safety specifications.

The ideal candidate has solid carpentry experience in theatrical settings, strong leadership, and a passion for education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• A proven track record in rough and finish carpentry in theatrical settings.
• Solid knowledge of safety standards and procedures.
• Proficient with power tools (table saw, miter saw, circular saw, jigsaw, drills, sanding, router, panel saw, pneumatic tools).
• Experience with Vectorworks drafting software.
• Ability to read and understand scenic drawings and drafting.
• Ability to create and read technical build diagrams and blueprints.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities; passion for education.

Responsibilities

• Assist the technical director with planning and budgeting for mainstage set builds.
• Assist drafting and creation of technical drawings for builds.
• Instruct tool use and construction techniques to students of varying skill levels.
• Assign and explain tasks to the student construction crew.
• Coordinate with the TD, scenic designer, and paint lead to set timeframes.
• Attend production meetings and respond to production communications.
• Help lead strike and perform building duties (rough and finish carpentry).
• Maintain records of work with the TD and keep spaces clean and organized.
• Coordinate and schedule student construction crew.
• Mentor student set designers and supervise design deliverables.
• Plan Miller builds with the TD and communicate with the Miller team.
• Support maintenance, upkeep, and renovations of theater and shop spaces.

Skills

High school diploma

Driver’s license

Rough carpentry

Finish carpentry

Safety standards

Power tools proficiency

Vectorworks

Reading drawings

Blueprints

Time management

Communication

Leadership

Teaching passion

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

Roosevelt University Theatre Conservatory seeks an Assistant Technical Director (part-time, in-person) to guide and supervise the student construction crew during the mainstage season. The ATD will assist the TD with planning, budgeting, drafting, and coordinating tasks and schedules to ensure builds meet design and safety specifications.

The ideal candidate has solid carpentry experience in theatrical settings, strong leadership, and a passion for education.