Keene State College · 13 hours ago
Technical Director
Keene, NH
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$48K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expKeene State College is seeking an experienced and motivated Technical Director to oversee all technical and production aspects of the Redfern Arts Center. The role involves providing high-quality production support for events, supervising student crews, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Serve as Technical Director for Redfern Presenting Series Events. Hire and supervise additional technical staff as needed. Oversee preparation, load-in, rehearsal, performance, and load-out for professional touring productions as part of the Redfern Arts Center Presenting Series
Serve as Technical Director for Music Department events that take place in the Main Theatre, or that require additional technical support in the Alumni Recital Hall or special classroom events, including setup, running, and strike of the events. Ensure equipment and technology in the Alumni Recital Hall are reset for classroom needs following each performance event
Assist the Department of Theatre and Dance’s Technical Director with productions as part of the Academic Year. Assist in the area of light, sound, and video in productions, including student training in coordination with the Department’s Technical Director
Coordinate with Redfern Artistic Director/Program Manager on all rental client events. Serve as primary point of contact for technical and facility needs for all rental events in the Redfern Arts Center
Hire, train, schedule, and supervise Redfern crews in all areas of theatrical production, including appropriate safety procedures
Work with Music department to ensure safe handling of all musical instruments and equipment and train students to comply with safety protocols
Responsible for direct, hands-on supervision of the Redfern student staff and equipment throughout the production process
Monitor the condition of lighting, sound, rigging, and other theatrical equipment in the Main Theatre, Alumni Recital Hall, and Wright Theatre
Perform preventative maintenance, request repair or replacement as required, and recommend and carry out equipment upgrades
Maintain inventories of all equipment
Maintain supplies and expendables
Complete appropriate risk assessments for each production to ensure compliance with health codes and regulations
Complete purchases as needed for Presenting Series and rental events
Attend staff meetings, participate in staff retreats/professional development, and strategic planning
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and five to seven years progressively responsible technical/events coordination
Demonstrated success in student employee recruitment, development, and supervision related to events management and technical support
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work; successful project management experience
Sound engineering experience
Preferred
Familiarity with KSC/USNH programs and policies (safety, procurement, events management, scheduling)
Experience as a performer (actor, musician) or teacher of music or theatrical performance at the secondary or postsecondary level
Benefits
USNH Employee Benefits
Company
Keene State College
Keene State College prepares promising students to think critically and creatively, to engage in active citizenship, and to pursue meaningful work.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
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