Assistant Technical Director, Theatre Production

St.Edward's University; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas, seeks an Assistant Technical Director to join the MMNT production team. This key role supports the technical director in delivering scenic, sound, properties, and lighting elements for productions while mentoring student crews.

The ideal candidate will have a BFA or BA in technical theater and two years of professional experience, along with strong carpentry and communication skills. The position requires a commitment to collaboration and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of professional experience in a professional scene shop.
• Two years of experience as a scenic carpenter required.
• Ability to lift materials up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Support technical director and staff in planning and execution of scenic, sound, props, and lighting elements.
• Assist with construction load-in and day-to-day management of scene shop projects.
• Maintain a safe working environment and implement quality control standards.

Skills

Theatrical design knowledge

Carpentry skills

Sound engineering basics

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Strong communication skills

Education

BFA or BA in technical theater

Tools

QLab

Job description

St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas, seeks an Assistant Technical Director to join the MMNT production team. This key role supports the technical director in delivering scenic, sound, properties, and lighting elements for productions while mentoring student crews.

The ideal candidate will have a BFA or BA in technical theater and two years of professional experience, along with strong carpentry and communication skills. The position requires a commitment to collaboration and safety protocols.