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OFFICIAL TITLE:                         Director, Theatre Technical                                 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:         Dean, School of Humanities
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:       May supervise contracted employees and student employees, as assigned. 

General Statement of Duties:  The Visual and Performing Arts Department at Worcester State University seeks a Theatre Technical Director (T.D.). This is a nine-month position, paid over twelve months, with a 12-week non-service period between June - August each year. 

Responsibilities: 

(E) = Essential

1. (E) Creating construction drawings for the theatrical design, participating in and overseeing the communication and construction of the scenic design.
2. (E) Facilitating the installation and dismantling of the design in a safe manner.
3. (E) Keeping track of the scenic, sound and lighting budget for the season.
4. (E) Maintaining scene shop equipment.
5. (E) Maintaining property storage and inventory.
6. (E) Maintaining the Fuller Theatre sound reinforcement system.
7. (E) Maintaining theatrical video projection system.
8. (E) Advising VPA Theatre area on new software and technology for purchases, under supervision of design faculty.
9. (E) Supervising student workers in the scene, lighting, and paint shop areas, including students completing lab hours and federal work study students.
10. (E) Coordinating with department staff and faculty about space use, operating budgets, and needs.
11. (E) Liaising with other on-campus entities and outside groups using Fuller Theater.
12. (E) Liaising with facilities and campus police as the safety officer/representative.
13. (E)  Acting as technical mentor/advisor to design/tech students on main stage and student productions.
14. (E)  Assisting with other technical elements related to VPA Theatre designs as necessary.
15. (E) The ability to create a safe, efficient, open, and jovial working atmosphere for a diverse group of students is a must.
16. (E) May also teach one course per semester (Introduction to Stagecraft) as a part-time faculty member, with additional pay for the teaching workload.
17. (E) Additional teaching opportunities may be available on a semester-by-semester basis depending on the preferred candidate's area(s) of expertise.
18. (E) Position may also include opportunities to design for the Theatre area.
19. (E) Demonstrates civility and professional, customer-service oriented behavior, worthy of emulation by other staff and students.
20. (E) Responsible for contributing to the WSU Strategic Plan.
21. (E) Responsible for contributing to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action objectives.
22. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Work experience with supervising responsibilities.
• A track-record of work in professional or educational theatre with a history of organization and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.A. or B.F.A in Theatre with a focus in Technical Theatre.
• M.F.A. in Technical Theatre.
• Teaching Experience in an institution of higher education.
• Experience with creating and maintaining production budgets.

This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, professional APA position. This is a 9-month position, with a 12-week non-service period from June- August. The firm annual salary for this position is $60,000- $65,000, commensurate with relevant professional experience and education.

Here at Worcester State University, it is strongly recommended that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment.

Worcester State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• a choice of 8 different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options
• a choice of pension or 401(a), and supplemental plan retirement options
• life insurance up to 8x the annual salary
• long-term disability coverage
• dental insurance
• 20 vacation days accrued per year 
• 15 sick days accrued per year 
• 5 personal days per year 
• paid holidays 
• tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children
• and more...

We are an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. 

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WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a vibrant public university located in the residential west side of Worcester, Massachusetts, the second largest city in New England and home to 38,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Situated on a compact 58-acre campus, the University offers 50 undergraduate and graduate academic programs to more than 6,400 students annually. The Princeton Review ranks us as one of the 75 "Best Value" public colleges in the country, as well as a "Best in the Northeast" college.

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