Minnetonka Public Schools · 1 week ago
Arts Center/Minnetonka Theatre Technical Director
Minnetonka, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $65K/yrMinnetonka Public Schools is seeking a Technical Director for their Arts Center/Minnetonka Theatre. The role involves overseeing the construction of scenic elements for productions, managing volunteer crews, and ensuring safety during theatrical events.
Education
Responsibilities
Build and supervise construction of all scenic elements needed for Arts Center / Minnetonka Theatre theatrical productions
Organize, recruit, train and provide work direction and training to all students and adult volunteer scenic crews. Provide work direction, and oversight to freelance technical designers and staff (scene shop, set, sound, lights)
Work with the technical production team and designers (set, sound, lights) hired by the Artistic Director – to create production calendars, build and tech week schedules, and establish rapport and support for each team
Prepare scene shop financial reports/receipts that support all expenditures for productions - following guidelines provided by the school district
Serve as a technical consultant during regular hours for both outside rental and resident district user groups
Work with Building and Ground personnel to ensure theatres and adjoining Arts Center spaces are well maintained
Provide safety training to student technical crews and ensure that theatrical productions are run in a safe and efficient manner from build - to tech - to all performances
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Evidence of a degree in theatre arts or related field
Evidence of successful experience in theatre arts commensurate with the responsibilities of the position
Evidence of a working knowledge of computer operated lighting, sound, scenic drafting programs
Evidence of the ability to supervise and motivate students, volunteers and other contracted staff
Evidence of an understanding of the workings and sensitivities of a multiple use facility
Evidence of the ability to work cooperatively with Arts Center staff and users
Evidence of the ability to attend theater performances as directed and have excellent customer service skills
Evidence of knowledge of rules and laws regarding public performance spaces
Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work directions
Preferred
Design ability in any area (lights, sound, set, props, video) a plus
Working knowledge of theater props (furniture, handheld, set pieces) preferred
Company
Minnetonka Public Schools
The Minnetonka Public School District is a high performing school district proudly serving families in all or part of 10 communities: Minnetonka, Chanhassen, Deephaven, Eden Prairie, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood, Tonka Bay, Victoria and Woodland.
Founded in 1949
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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