Part-Time Technical Director & Scene Shop Lead

Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Gettysburg College is seeking a part-time Technical Director/Scene Shop Supervisor in the Theatre Arts Department. The role supports rehearsals, tech rehearsals, and production deadlines with a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Reporting to the Faculty Set Designer, with a dotted line to Campus Safety and the Theatre Arts Department Chair, you translate designs into construction tasks and lead the shop to complete them with students, ensuring safety and quality.

Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid certification required within the first 3 months of employment.
• A valid driver’s license is required for transporting materials and equipment.
• Demonstrated experience in Technical Theatre or Entertainment Technology is highly desired.
• Knowledge of carpentry, safe ladder work, and basic rigging is preferred.
• Experience with sound systems, microphones, scenic painting, electrics, and AV technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Faculty Set Designer and Director to interpret scenic designs, draft construction plans, and schedule builds and installations.
• Build and install scenery, set pieces, and stage properties using woodworking and rigging; act as the shop lead carpenter.
• Supervise the daily operation of the scene shop, maintain tools and inventories, and keep the space safe for workshop and backstage use.
• Recruit, train, and supervise student workers in safe use of tools; teach construction techniques and safety standards.
• Maintain performance and rehearsal spaces, rigging, flooring, and storage areas to ensure safety for cast and crew.
• Conduct hazard and risk assessments and maintain chemical inventories and SDS for shop materials; report safety concerns promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

Technical Theatre

Carpentry & rigging

Sound/AV tech knowledge

Job description

Gettysburg College is seeking a part-time Technical Director/Scene Shop Supervisor in the Theatre Arts Department. The role supports rehearsals, tech rehearsals, and production deadlines with a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Reporting to the Faculty Set Designer, with a dotted line to Campus Safety and the Theatre Arts Department Chair, you translate designs into construction tasks and lead the shop to complete them with students, ensuring safety and quality.