Assistant Technical Director, University Theater

Colgate University; Village of Hamilton (NY); On-site; USD 30,996 - 38,228; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Gym discounts

Bookstore savings

Athletic tickets

Access to cultural and recreational facilities

Job summary

Colgate University seeks an Assistant Technical Director for its University Theater to assist in all aspects of productions. The role involves supervising students, managing lighting and sound setups, and collaborating with faculty on various projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Theater, with a preferred Master of Fine Arts in Theater Technology/Design. Offers a competitive benefits package and additional perks like gym discounts and access to athletic tickets.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in more than one area of production.
• Experience working with students and staff of varying skill sets.
• Dynamic collaborator with faculty and students.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Technical Director with productions and activities.
• Train student crews for technical operations during productions.
• Manage oversight and operation of Brehmer Theater.

Skills

Production knowledge

Student supervision

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Theater or related field

Master of Fine Arts in Theater Technology/Design

Job description

Assistant Technical Director, University Theater

Location: On‑Site (Hamilton, NY). Open until filled. Salary: $22.50–$27.75 per hour. Work Schedule: Weekdays, occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Technical Director with all aspects of the Department of Theater's productions and cocurricular activities in Brehmer Theater and other production spaces.
• Assists in the instruction and supervision of students completing required class hours, as well as supervising student workers and crews.
• Acts as Lighting Supervisor for all Department of Theater productions in Brehmer Theater and all events and productions in the Experimental Exhibition and Performance Space in Bernstein Hall.
• Assists the faculty Technical Director in executing technical and logistical requirements for all Department of Theater productions, including one main‑stage show each semester, Dance Concert, Theater for Young Audiences Workshop productions, Senior Thesis projects, and professional productions by touring theater and dance artists.
• Plans and implements hang, focus, and strike of lighting instruments and programs lighting consoles.
• Assists with supervision and instruction of students completing hours for THEA 250 Stagecraft and other production‑related courses.
• Supervises students employed by the Department of Theater, ensuring safe working practices during construction of scenery and installation of lighting.
• Trains student crews for operation of technical and backstage equipment during productions.
• Assists in setting up audio and video components for all department and cocurricular productions in Brehmer Theater and other spaces used by the department.
• Collaborates with the TD to prepare budgetary and labor requests for scenery, properties, lighting, sound, and infrastructure needs.
• Maintains tools, audio‑visual equipment, lighting instruments, and other inventory for the Department of Theater.
• Tracks and inventories equipment loaned to students and faculty with the TD.
• Manages oversight and operation of Brehmer Theater for non‑departmental programs, including class presentations, student and community productions, and University‑sponsored events.
• Acts as Lighting Supervisor for the Experimental Exhibition and Performance Space.
• Maintains a lighting repertory plot in the EEP for most productions in a given semester/year.
• Trains faculty, staff, students, and guest artists to safely and effectively operate the theatrical lighting system in the EEP.
• Hangs, focuses, and cues lights for some productions in the space as needed, coordinating with the artist, Artistic and Technical Support Manager of the EEP and the Brehmer TD.
• Provides supplementary technical support and expertise for programming in the EEP at the request of the Artistic and Technical Support Manager in Bernstein Hall.

Qualifications

Professional: Knowledgeable in more than one area of production, experience working with students and staff of varying skill sets, dynamic collaborator with faculty and students.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Theater or a related field (or equivalent). Master of Fine Arts in Theater Technology/Design preferred.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, paid family leave, health & wellness, continuing education and professional development. Additional perks: free parking, gym discounts, bookstore savings, athletic tickets, and access to cultural and recreational facilities.

EEO Statement

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.