Director, Scenic and Technical

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

Commitment to Mission

At Lone Star College System, every employee contributes to ourmission of providing transformational educational opportunitiesthat help individuals get from where they are to where they want tobe. Guided by our vision to lead higher education throughhigh-quality, affordable, and innovative learning opportunities,employees are expected to exemplify professionalism, integrity,accountability, and collaboration.

Through our One LSC Philosophy, we deliver excellent anduniform customer service, providing consistent information, anduniformly helping every student regardless of physical location,modality, college, campus, center, or medium.

This commitment supports Lone Star College System's strategicgoals:

1. Opportunity through financial resilience
2. Leading in academic excellence
3. Strength in culture and talent development
4. Connections through bridges of prosperity

Great Colleges to Work For

Lone Star College System is proud to be recognized as a GreatColleges to Work For institution by The Chronicle of HigherEducation. This recognition reflects our commitment to creatingan organizational culture where employees are valued, supported,and empowered.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-CyFair

With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College Systemprovides transformational educational opportunities that helpindividuals get from where they are to where they want to be. Thetwo-year institution is training tomorrow's workforce today,offering more than 200 degrees and certification programs thatempower students to take the next step.

Lone Star College System has eight main campuses and more than 20locations in the Houston area. Learn more at LoneStar.edu.

Located in suburban northwest Houston, in the heart of the Cy-FairCommunity, Lone Star College-CyFair offers a full range ofprograms, including unique offerings in fire science technology,logistics management, and sonography. Since opening itsaward-winning campus in 2003, the college has experienced recordgrowth, supporting an exciting learning environment that combinesstate-of-the-art technology with active, collaborativelearning.

The address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433. Allapplicants must reside in Texas.

Job Description

Purpose and Scope

The Scenic and Technical Director is responsible for coordinatingand managing the operational aspects of the Center of The Artsperformance facilities with a primary focus on the technicalinfrastructure, systems, and equipment for any required scenic,staging, or properties needs. This position oversees appropriateoperation and maintenance of all related equipment and providestechnical support and expertise in the use of scenic elements,staging pieces, stage and event space operations, and constructiontools and equipment for live performances and events.

Essential Job Functions

1. Plan, coordinate, and execute scenic, staging, backstage, andrelated technical operations across all Center for the Artsperformance venues, including the Recital Hall, Black Box Theater, Main Stage Theater, Bosque Gallery, and Amphitheater, ensuringadherence to safety protocols, operational standards, andmaintaining venue readiness for productions and events
2. Provide operational oversight for Scene Shop functions,including coordinating workflow, personnel assignments, equipmentand facility use, production schedules, material and supplyinventories, and workplace safety compliance
3. Contribute as an active member of the production team bybuilding strong working relationships, facilitating effectivecommunication, and collaborating with directors, faculty, staff,performers, and crew to ensure successful production outcomes
4. Foster a culture of safety and operational excellence bycollaborating with faculty and staff to establish and promote bestpractices in Scene Shop operations, ensuring student safety, skilldevelopment, and success in the use of tools, equipment, andtheatrical production processes
5. Collaborate with directors, faculty, staff, performers, andvenue users to coordinate and support scenic, staging, backstage,and venue operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and effectiveexecution of rehearsals, productions, performances, special events,and venue readiness
6. Coordinate and oversee technical rehearsals and stageoperations, ensuring the safe use of performance venues, sets,props, fly systems, and rigging; communicate procedures andproduction requirements to performers and crew; and ensure theproper care, maintenance, and storage of theatrical properties andequipment
7. Analyze scripts, research production requirements, and developtechnical construction/fabrication concepts; create and present anynecessary production documentation such as technical drawings,drafting, or instructional needs; manage the construction, sourcingand acquisition of props and scenic elements in support ofperformances and events
8. Act as the scenic and/or property designer for liveperformances and events as needed. Create and provide any neededvisual representations and paperwork to facilitate the completionof any design work. Ensure all design materials needed are on timeand meet the Center of the Arts production expectations
9. Responsible for other reasonable related duties asassigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technical expertise in theatrical construction, scenicfabrication, installation, operation, and maintenance forproductions and events
• Working knowledge of construction methods, hand and powertools, theatrical rigging and fly systems, and applicable fire,life-safety, and workplace safety standards
• Knowledge of safety protocols, operational standards, and bestpractices related to Scene Shop and production operations
• Knowledge of scenic design and production planning, includingscript analysis, research, renderings, drafting, technicaldocumentation, and production execution
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with theability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to supervise, train, and mentor staff and students
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communicationskills

Work Environment

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in aMicrosoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, other generaloffice equipment, scanner, point of sale machine, and state of theart lighting equipment and sound equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled theater environmentwith exposure to safety hazards typical with use of theaterproduction equipment and tools
• Extended work hours, including nights and weekends, may be required during peak production times

Physical Demands

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods ofstanding; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurringbending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similaractivities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items. Thework may require specific, but common, physical characteristics andabilities, such as above average agility and dexterity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years ofrelated work experience, or an equivalent combination of educationand experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Theatrical Technical Direction or a related field, or significant professional experience beyond the minimum required experience
• Experience with theatrical rigging and fly systems
• Experience with basic hand and machine sewing techniques

Salary

Hiring salary range is $51,761 - $59,526

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all postedfull-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fallin that range is determined by your related experience andeducation. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone StarCollege, the resume submitted in the application process will beutilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlinedbelow will provide the Office of Human Resources everything neededto determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your workexperience. The resume should include the following information foreach position listed:

1. Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
2. If the position was full time or part time
3. If the position was paid or unpaid
4. Level of degree completed including date earned.
5. Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred inthe Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a partof an organization that offers a supportive, collegial workenvironment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a fullcomprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous numberof paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuitionwaiver, professional development opportunities and more.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions aresubject to a criminal background check.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under whichLone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States. More information on the E-Verify program is available atwww.dhs.gov/E-Verify.