Technical Director & Production Lead — Scenic & Ops

Theatre Aspen

Aspen (CO)

On-site

USD 105,000 - 115,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Theatre Aspen in Aspen, Colorado, is hiring a full-time, year-round Technical Director/Production Manager (or Technical Director) to lead our production department. The role combines hands-on scenery building with administrative budgeting, staffing, and scheduling to keep our iconic tent theatre running.

The successful candidate will have five+ years of relevant experience, strong scenic and rigging knowledge, and outdoor/non-traditional venue experience, with Roaring Fork Valley residency or

Qualifications

  • Five or more years of production experience in theatre or live events.
  • Strong scenic and rigging knowledge.
  • Experience in outdoor or non-traditional venues.
  • Residency in or relocation to the Roaring Fork Valley; housing subsidy available.

Responsibilities

  • Lead hands-on scenery building and technical execution.
  • Oversee administrative, budgetary, and logistical work of the production department.
  • Staff, schedule, and manage departmental budgets and resources.
  • Provide technical leadership for MainStage and education programming.

Skills

Scenic construction
Rigging
Production leadership
Budget management
Staffing & scheduling

Job description

Theatre Aspen in Aspen, Colorado, is hiring a full-time, year-round Technical Director/Production Manager (or Technical Director) to lead our production department. The role combines hands-on scenery building with administrative budgeting, staffing, and scheduling to keep our iconic tent theatre running.

The successful candidate will have five+ years of relevant experience, strong scenic and rigging knowledge, and outdoor/non-traditional venue experience, with Roaring Fork Valley residency or

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