Director, Scenic and Technical

Lone Star College; Texas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking a Scenic and Technical Director to coordinate and manage technical operations for its Center for the Arts venues. The role focuses on scenic, staging, and property needs, ensuring safety, readiness, and seamless productions.

The position requires a relevant bachelor's degree and at least three years of related experience, with extended hours during peak times in a dynamic theater environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute scenic, staging, backstage, and related technical operations across all Center for the Arts venues.
• Provide operational oversight for Scene Shop functions, including workflow, equipment use, and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with directors, faculty, staff, performers, and crew to ensure successful production outcomes.
• Promote safety and best practices in Scene Shop operations and student skill development.
• Coordinate and support rehearsals, productions, performances, and venue readiness.

Skills

Theatrical construction

Project management

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Theatrical rigging

Fly system operation

Job description

Commitment to Mission

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

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

This commitment supports Lone Star College System's strategic goals:

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 Great Colleges to Work For institution by The Chronicle of Higher Education. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating an 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 System provides transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. The two-year institution is training tomorrow's workforce today, offering more than 200 degrees and certification programs that empower students to take the next step.

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

Located in suburban northwest Houston, in the heart of the Cy-Fair Community, Lone Star College-CyFair offers a full range of programs, including unique offerings in fire science technology, logistics management, and sonography. Since opening its award-winning campus in 2003, the college has experienced record growth, supporting an exciting learning environment that combines state-of-the-art technology with active, collaborative learning.

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

Job Description

Purpose and Scope

The Scenic and Technical Director is responsible for coordinating and managing the operational aspects of the Center of The Arts performance facilities with a primary focus on the technical infrastructure, systems, and equipment for any required scenic, staging, or properties needs. This position oversees appropriate operation and maintenance of all related equipment and provides technical support and expertise in the use of scenic elements, staging pieces, stage and event space operations, and construction tools and equipment for live performances and events.

Essential Job Functions

1. Plan, coordinate, and execute scenic, staging, backstage, and related technical operations across all Center for the Arts performance venues, including the Recital Hall, Black Box Theater, Main Stage Theater, Bosque Gallery, and Amphitheater, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, operational standards, and maintaining venue readiness for productions and events
2. Provide operational oversight for Scene Shop functions, including coordinating workflow, personnel assignments, equipment and facility use, production schedules, material and supply inventories, and workplace safety compliance
3. Contribute as an active member of the production team by building strong working relationships, facilitating effective communication, and collaborating with directors, faculty, staff, performers, and crew to ensure successful production outcomes
4. Foster a culture of safety and operational excellence by collaborating with faculty and staff to establish and promote best practices in Scene Shop operations, ensuring student safety, skill development, and success in the use of tools, equipment, and theatrical production processes
5. Collaborate with directors, faculty, staff, performers, and venue users to coordinate and support scenic, staging, backstage, and venue operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective execution of rehearsals, productions, performances, special events, and venue readiness
6. Coordinate and oversee technical rehearsals and stage operations, ensuring the safe use of performance venues, sets, props, fly systems, and rigging; communicate procedures and production requirements to performers and crew; and ensure the proper care, maintenance, and storage of theatrical properties and equipment
7. Analyze scripts, research production requirements, and develop technical construction/fabrication concepts; create and present any necessary production documentation such as technical drawings, drafting, or instructional needs; manage the construction, sourcing and acquisition of props and scenic elements in support of performances and events
8. Act as the scenic and/or property designer for live performances and events as needed. Create and provide any needed visual representations and paperwork to facilitate the completion of any design work. Ensure all design materials needed are on time and meet the Center of the Arts production expectations
9. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technical expertise in theatrical construction, scenic fabrication, installation, operation, and maintenance for productions and events
• Working knowledge of construction methods, hand and power tools, theatrical rigging and fly systems, and applicable fire, life-safety, and workplace safety standards
• Knowledge of safety protocols, operational standards, and best practices related to Scene Shop and production operations
• Knowledge of scenic design and production planning, including script analysis, research, renderings, drafting, technical documentation, and production execution
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to supervise, train, and mentor staff and students
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Work Environment

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, other general office equipment, scanner, point of sale machine, and state of the art 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 environment with exposure to safety hazards typical with use of theater production 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 of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and 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 posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each 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 in the 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 part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

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