Technical Director, Scene & Shop Lead

The California State University; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento State invites applications for a Technical Director who will provide the technical direction for theatre and dance productions, lead the scene shop, and manage budgets across multiple shows. The role works with faculty and student crews to deliver safe, high-quality productions within seasonal budgets.

The position requires strong collaboration, budget planning, and hands-on leadership in construction, rigging, and production scheduling, with regular production meetings and training

Qualifications

• Commitment to an inclusive, respectful work environment with diverse colleagues and students.
• Proven ability to lead staff and coordinate complex production builds.
• Strong communication skills and ability to train stagecraft personnel.
• Experience independently developing and managing production projects.
• Knowledge of design-to-construction processes in theatre and dance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate budgets for individual productions within the season budget.
• Provide lead supervision of the scene shop and production crew.
• Attend production meetings and communicate weekly stage usage plans.
• Train and mentor students and staff in stagecraft and safety procedures.
• Oversee safety checks on rigging, tools, and equipment and ensure compliance.

Skills

Inclusion

Team coordination

Communication skills

Training staff

Project management

Safety awareness

Education

BA Theatre Arts or Engineering

MFA in Technical Directing

Tools

CAD drafting

Job description

Sacramento State invites applications for a Technical Director who will provide the technical direction for theatre and dance productions, lead the scene shop, and manage budgets across multiple shows. The role works with faculty and student crews to deliver safe, high-quality productions within seasonal budgets.

The position requires strong collaboration, budget planning, and hands-on leadership in construction, rigging, and production scheduling, with regular production meetings and training