Tuacahn Center for the Arts ยท 3 months ago
Assistant Technical Director
Ivins, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$55K/yr - $63K/yr
4+ years expTuacahn Center for the Arts is a production company that seeks an Assistant Technical Director to assist the Technical Director in realizing set designs while ensuring a safe working environment. The role involves creating technical drawings, overseeing construction operations, and maintaining production safety standards.
EducationMusicPerforming ArtsTheatre
Responsibilities
To uphold and implement Tuacahn's policy and procedures and to implement new policy and procedure for safe and consistent theatrical performance
In conjunction with the technical director establish yearly budgets and schedules for scenic and run crew departments
Create construction/technical drawings based on the design drawing packages
Assist the TD with supervising and coordinating scene shop operations, tools, equipment, and maintenance, and managing the shop and primary build and load-in crew
Actively participate in all aspects of construction (both wood and metal) and installation of scenery, rigging, painting, and props (as needed)
Build rehearsal furniture and scenic prop elements as needed
Work with TD and Production Management to develop a build and load-in schedule
Assist with determining materials and equipment needed for set construction
Maintain the set and technical elements during the run of the show
Maintain and update house technical drawings and designer information packet as requested
Assist, when requested, with planning, purchasing, and installing facility improvements
Maintain and keep logs for safety training and OSHA review
Maintain and keep logs for equipment/tool inventory, maintenance and repair
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in theater arts and 4 years' experience as a shop foreman for a professional theater
Knowledgeable with computer aided drafting ability to produce drawings for construction of scenic elements from renderings
Ability to estimate and quantify needed materials for scenic designs from renderings
Ability to oversee and schedule large staff for scenic set construction
Ability to estimate and keep construction labor schedules
Knowledgeable in scenic automation and use
Knowledgeable in best practice and OSHA regulations
Knowledgeable in AEA production requirements
Passionate about technical theater and desire to become more proficient
Strong theatrical background and understanding of scenic construction and automation
Exhibits knowledge of proper production safety procedures
Calm / Professional demeanor, sense of humor encouraged
Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook
Experience with CAD programs such as AutoCAD
Exercise good judgment and discretion
Flexibility in projects and schedules
Ability to execute projects efficiently and according to schedule
Ability to work independently and to maintain a positive work atmosphere
Be able to walk and stand for long periods of time. Lift heavy objects
Work schedule varies and includes evening and weekend hours
Preferred
Preferred certified welder, extensive knowledge in construction of scenic elements including welding, and carpentry skills
Company
Tuacahn Center for the Arts
Tuacahn Center for the Arts is an NGO that specializes in musical production, hosting concerts, and educating students.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Kevin M. Smith
Chief Executive Officer
Gary Cahoon
Chief Financial Officer
Company data provided by crunchbase