Director of Scenic & Technical Operations

Lone Star College; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Wellness programs

Tuition waiver

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lone Star College-CyFair, located in the Cy-Fair community of northwest Houston, seeks a Scenic and Technical Director. You will coordinate scenic, staging, and venue operations across multiple performance spaces, ensure safety, and support production teams.

Required is a bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 3 years of experience. Preferred: master's in theatrical direction, plus rigging, fly systems, and sewing skills. Hiring salary range is $51,761–$59,526 with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of related work experience.
• Master's degree in Theatrical Technical Direction or related field preferred.
• Experience with theatrical rigging and fly systems preferred.
• Experience with basic hand and machine sewing techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute scenic, staging, backstage, and related technical operations across Center for the Arts venues.
• Provide operational oversight for Scene Shop functions including workflow, schedules, inventories, and safety.
• Collaborate with directors, faculty, staff, performers, and crew for successful productions.
• Promote safety and best practices in Scene Shop operations and tool use.
• Coordinate technical rehearsals and stage operations, manage props and equipment care.
• Analyze scripts and develop technical construction concepts and documentation.
• Act as scenic and/or property designer when needed with timely design materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Theatrical rigging

Fly systems

Sewing techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in Theatrical Technical Direction

Job description

Lone Star College-CyFair, located in the Cy-Fair community of northwest Houston, seeks a Scenic and Technical Director. You will coordinate scenic, staging, and venue operations across multiple performance spaces, ensure safety, and support production teams.

Required is a bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 3 years of experience. Preferred: master's in theatrical direction, plus rigging, fly systems, and sewing skills. Hiring salary range is $51,761–$59,526 with full benefits.