Technical Director, Theatre & Dance Production Leader

James Madison University; Harrisonburg (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

James Madison University’s School of Theatre and Dance seeks a Technical Director to lead the technical direction of all productions. This full-time, 12-month Administrative and Professional Faculty role oversees the scene shop, builds construction plans, and coordinates with designers, staff, and guest artists to assure safety, quality and educational value.

The position reports to the School Director, collaborates across departments, and includes teaching opportunities in technical direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in construction, load-in, and strike of scenery, properties, and rigging for all STAD productions, and changeovers for student-driven studio productions.
• Develop construction plans, drafts, deliverable schedules and budgets for scenery and properties for STAD productions.
• Serve as Dance Technical Director for New Dance Festival, Dancescapes, and New Voices in Dance in coordination with the Lighting Shop Manager and Sound Supervisor.
• Work with the production manager, faculty, student, and guest artist designers to develop estimates, track budgets, organize production milestones, and ensure that material and labor budgets remain in scope.
• Purchase materials, schedule workers, and manage and maintain the scene shop and theatrical equipment.
• Supervise a scene-shop head, student employees, and over-hire labor.
• Implement and support safety protocols and recommended practices.
• Implement Universal Design standards.
• Work collaboratively with Forbes Center for the Arts staff, the School Director, and faculty across the School of Theatre and Dance to improve production processes, culture, and access to education.
• Foster a positive, welcoming learning environment supportive of student development and collaboration.
• Work and mentor students using effective methods appropriate for students with differing abilities, preparation levels, and cultural experiences.

Job description

James Madison University’s School of Theatre and Dance seeks a Technical Director to lead the technical direction of all productions. This full-time, 12-month Administrative and Professional Faculty role oversees the scene shop, builds construction plans, and coordinates with designers, staff, and guest artists to assure safety, quality and educational value.

The position reports to the School Director, collaborates across departments, and includes teaching opportunities in technical direction.