| We seek an ambitious, energetic, and quality driven professional. The successful candidate will support the Technical Director (TD) in managing the daily operation of the Theatre and it’s respective programming. The Assistant Technical Director provides technical assistance for University and Quick Center for the Arts functions; ensures the safe and effective operation of all events in the presence and absence of the Technical Director; and assists in the supervision of student and professional personnel. The preferred applicant will maintain, operate and or manage the operation of all technical equipment within the Quick Center for the Arts. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Assistant Technical Director is a full-time exempt position that (in conjunction with the Technical Director) manages all aspects of the production from pre-production to load out. This includes providing inventory and venue drawings to the designer(s), cross-referencing with Lighting and Sound drawings to check for conflicts, and managing the show’s needs during rehearsals, tech, previews, run, and load-out.
Position Summary: Assist Technical Director in: -
Coordinating, administering, and supervising the day-to-day technical operations of all events -
Maintaining stages and related equipment -
Specifying the purchase of equipment -
Overseeing physical improvements to theaters -
Maintaining accurate records -
Providing guidance and technical support within the facility -
Interfacing technical requirements of touring companies with internal capabilities -
Maintaining, repairing, or replacing broken equipment -
Helping guest road crew solve any number of show-related problems -
Coordinating with outside artistic and technical staff regarding technical requirements and details of event Prepare and implement technical needs prior to each event, including: -
Consulting with Technical Director on lighting-specific needs, particularly gel/gobo orders and scheduling of light hang -
Advising Technical Director on staffing requirements -
Moving and/or hanging soft goods on designated line sets -
Conducting light hang and circuiting, and management of additional technical staff for such, if necessary -
Setting up presentation laptop with desired videos/slideshows, if required -
Management of camera’s and virtual studio in consultation with TD Coordinate with guest artists, and event staff to ensure successful production of events, including: -
Assess level of management needed for each event’s successful run onstage, and fulfill that role as needed during the event -
Insure success of event within existing time restraints by coordinating technical staff and prioritizing the implementation of technical needs as necessary -
Coordinate with Front of House staff to open doors, and begin event in a timely manner -
Manage and organize technical personnel to facilitate the successful operation of event Communicate inventory availability to Theatre Fairfield and coordinate usage during their facility use Design lighting and other technical needs, as required Oversee several events running multiple evenings Train staff and temporary employees in policies and procedures Develop priorities and monitor workflow Recruit and train student crew members Supervise students and professional theater technicians to prepare, run, and strike productions Participate in the professional development of the department. This involves: -
Promoting an image efficiency and courtesy throughout the University community and consistent with the department’s mission -
Attending departmental staff meetings as required -
Monitoring development in theater technical production through attendance at workshops and seminars and in the reading of professional literature -
Communicating with supervisor regarding pertinent departmental matters Promote safe and secure working conditions. This involves: Perform other duties as related or dictated by responsibilities. | 
