Associate Technical Director

Asolo Repertory Theatre; Florida; On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, FL is seeking an Associate Technical Director to support the Technical Director with design, construction, load in and strike for all productions. This full-time exempt role requires residency in the community with modest relocation.

The Associate Tech Director will review budgets, generate construction drawings, purchase materials, supervise shop staff, and lead load-ins/strikes while coordinating IATSE crews and attending production meetings.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of current theatrical construction techniques and best practices.
• Ability to manage shifting and competing priorities, exercise good judgement, and maintain a calm and positive attitude in stressful environments
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
• Punctual, self-motivated, and detail oriented. Works effectively in both a team and self-directed situations
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Vectorworks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Dropbox, and basic computer skills
• Comfortable working at heights from Genie lifts, ladders, and scaffolding
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Valid U.S. Driver's License
• Night and Weekend Hours required

Responsibilities

• Oversee the construction, rigging, installation, and maintenance of theatrical scenery.
• Generate working construction drawings using CAD Software.
• Purchase and Inventory stock and specialty materials.
• Track shop progress, show elements, and maintain a production schedule.
• Supervise full-time and overhire scene shop personnel, including carpenters, metal workers, scenic painters, properties artisans, and electricians.
• Organize and schedule IATSE overhire labor for shop work, load ins, strikes, and other calls as necessary.
• Produce budgets, timeline estimates, and bids for all Asolo Rep productions, FSU Conservatory shows, and Outside work.
• Lead IATSE Crews to safely load in and strike scenery.
• Maintain safe working conditions and train others in safety related matters.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient environment at the Scene Shop, Rehearsal + Performance Spaces and other facilities as necessary.
• Other duties may arise through discussion and experience.

Skills

Theatrical construction techniques

Prioritization & multitasking

Interpersonal & collaboration

Rigging and carpentry safety

CAD software proficiency

General computer literacy

Height work safety

Lifting up to 75 pounds

Valid driver's license

Night and weekend availability

Tools

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Microsoft Office Suite

Dropbox

Job description

Asolo Rep (LORT B) Florida's premier professional theatre and one of the most important cultural forces in the southeastern US is seeking to fill its Associate Technical Director. This is a full‑time exempt staff position which requires a candidate to be a resident of the community, modest relocation available.

The Associate Technical Director is responsible for working with the Technical Director to facilitate the technical design, construction, load in, and strike of all Asolo Repertory Theatre productions, FSU Conservatory productions, and Outside contracts. Alongside the Technical Director, the Associate Technical Director will review and budget scenic designs, determine technical requirements, generate construction drawings, purchase and track materials, oversee construction, and lead load ins, strikes, and other crew calls as necessary. In addition to attending all production meetings and technical rehearsals, the Associate Technical Director will provide technical support to all Asolo productions and related departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the construction, rigging, installation, and maintenance of theatrical scenery.
• Generate working construction drawings using CAD Software.
• Purchase and Inventory stock and specialty materials.
• Track shop progress, show elements, and maintain a production schedule.
• Supervise full-time and overhire scene shop personnel, including carpenters, metal workers, scenic painters, properties artisans, and electricians.
• Organize and schedule IATSE overhire labor for shop work, load ins, strikes, and other calls as necessary.
• Produce budgets, timeline estimates, and bids for all Asolo Rep productions, FSU Conservatory shows, and Outside work.
• Lead IATSE Crews to safely load in and strike scenery.
• Maintain safe working conditions and train others in safety related matters.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient environment at the Scene Shop, Rehearsal + Performance Spaces and other facilities as necessary.
• Other duties may arise through discussion and experience.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of current theatrical construction techniques and best practices
• Ability to manage shifting and competing priorities, exercise good judgement, and maintain a calm and positive attitude in stressful environments
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
• Punctual, self-motivated, and detail oriented. Works effectively in both a team and self-directed situations
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Vectorworks
• Proficient in Microsoft office suit, Dropbox, and basic computer skills
• Comfortable working at heights from Genie lifts, ladders, and scaffolding
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Valid U.S. Driver's License
• Night and Weekend Hours required

Preferred Qualifications

• Comfortable driving 18' box truck or pickup with trailer attached
• Forklift Certified or willing to become certified
• OSHA 10 or 30 Certified or willing to become certified
• Working knowledge of Creative Conners Equipment and software

Salary Range

$60,000 full time exempt, sick and vacation accrue on day one.

Location

5555 N Tamiami Tr

Sarasota, FL 34243