Technical Theater Director

• Maintain the LP Theater auditorium and all equipment associated with productions therein, including the control booth, scene and costume shops, dressing rooms, and Acting Lab
• Maintain the LP Theater lighting and sound systems, as well as power tools and equipment in the scene shop and lighting equipment in the music recital hall (FPA 137)
• Supervise the construction of sets and lighting for all theater productions, in coordination with theater directors and designers
• Supervise sound and lighting for Music Department concerts and events, including mid-semester and end-of-semester student concerts, the annual Jazz Festival, and Holyoke Civic Symphony concerts
• Assist with media needs for all-college meetings held in the LP Theater
• Train and supervise a crew of approximately three work study students each semester
• serve as the Division Dean’s designee for supervision
• Train and work effectively with the part-time Technical Theater Assistant
• serve as the Division Dean’s designee for supervision
• Be aware of protocols for safe operation of equipment, and operate all equipment within prescribed safety parameters
• Maintain an accurate inventory of equipment, tools, and production supplies
• Work with the Division clerk and administrative assistant, CMTA Department Chair, and Division Dean to order supplies for all theater productions
• Work with the Division clerk, administrative assistant and CMTA Department Chair to inventory and maintain all essential theater-related supplies and equipment
• Coordinate with Division administrative assistants and Associate Dean to repair or replace equipment in the LP Theater or shops
• Support faculty teaching Stagecraft courses as needed
• Coordinate with the President's office to support campus-wide meetings and events in the LP theater
• Coordinate with FPA administrative assistant for scheduling of college events, as well as events booked by outside groups
• Provide technical support to outside groups renting the L.P. Theater
• Assist CMTA Department Chair with preparation of annual budget by reviewing equipment inventory and advising on repairs and new purchases
• Inform Facilities about needed repairs to any of the performance areas listed above
• Collaborate with staff from Student Engagement and other Student Affairs offices to support student-initiated and student-focused programming
• Other duties as assigned

• Two years (2) of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in technical theater or educational theater productions
• Experience with industry-standard theatrical sound, lighting and projection/video equipment
• Experience using a variety of power tools and familiarity with standard safety protocols
• Experience in scenic construction, painting and prop making
• Computer experience consistent with facilitating lecture-based presentations (e.g. PowerPoint)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse community, including students, faculty, staff, and outside groups booking performance space

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Experience in theater costuming
• Experience with theatrical rigging

comprehensive state benefits package