Stagecraft Assistant Technical Director

stedwards; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx Coverage

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan – TIAA (Employer Match

Tuition Benefits

Paid Holidays

Job summary

St. Edward's University in Austin, TX invites applications for the Assistant Technical Director.

This role supports the MMNT production team, working under the Technical Director and with student crews to implement scenic, sound, props and lighting elements across MMNT productions and coursework. The candidate should have a BA/BS in technical theater or related field with at least two years of professional scene shop experience, plus two years as a scenic carpenter, and proficiency in QLab and

Qualifications

• BA/BS in technical theater or related field with 2+ years of professional experience.
• Two years of experience as a scenic carpenter.
• Understanding of construction techniques and theatrical design.
• Ability to read and interpret designer drawings.
• Data handling of shop budgets and cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Support the Technical Director and staff in planning and executing scenic, sound, props and lighting production elements.
• Assist with construction and load-in of productions and manage scene shop projects.
• Collaborate with TD and designers to analyze designs and confirm build plans.
• Communicate with designers and production teams regarding shop capabilities.
• Follow production calendars, shop schedules, and safety protocols.
• Attend production meetings, dry techs, and rehearsals as needed.
• Review rehearsal and performance reports and respond with timely information.
• Coordinate daily shop schedule to maintain project flow.
• Maintain safe work environment and oversee shop equipment maintenance.
• Mentor and supervise student crews; may include weekend shifts.
• Assist with training students in safe construction techniques.
• Advise student stage managers on operation of show elements.
• Assist with scheduling student work and running crews.
• Organize strikes for each production and assist with administrative duties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Multi-tasking

Interpretation of drawings

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS in technical theater or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

QLab

AutoCAD

Job description

St. Edward's University in Austin, TX invites applications for the Assistant Technical Director.

This role supports the MMNT production team, working under the Technical Director and with student crews to implement scenic, sound, props and lighting elements across MMNT productions and coursework. The candidate should have a BA/BS in technical theater or related field with at least two years of professional scene shop experience, plus two years as a scenic carpenter, and proficiency in QLab and