Associate Technical Director
Company: Arena Stage
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 11, 2025
Job Description:
WHO WE AREArena Stage is the voice of American theater resident
in our nation's capital. Focused on American artists, our
productions are innovative and representative of stories from
across the country. We nurture new plays and reimagine classics. We
celebrate our democracy and diversity through a multitude of voices
in our productions and community engagement programs to inspire
people to action.WHAT WE VALUEA work culture that values
experimentation and collaboration.Excellence in all aspects of our
endeavor.Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion throughout
the Organization and within our audience and the
community.Community Service through education and public
engagement.Lead effective partnerships and collaboration to serve
artists and arts professionals.WHAT YOU'LL DOThe Associate
Technical Director supports the Technical Director in budgeting,
drafting, scheduling, and overseeing construction, load-in, and
strike of scenery for all productions.MINIMUM/CORE
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum BFA Degree in Technical Theater or equivalent training
and experience
- 3 years experience in a professional scene shop, preferably in
a supervisory capacitySKILLS REQUIRED:
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in safe engineering of
scenery and scenic construction techniques including carpentry,
welding, and theatrical and arena rigging
- Extensive experience creating technical drawings in AutoCAD (or
equivalent drafting software) and knowledge of theatrical drafting
standards
- Ability to develop and implement plans for builds, load-ins,
and strikes including scheduling and hiring personnel
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills including written
and verbal communication, as well as demonstrated organizational
skills.
- Mechanical knowledge and experience, as it applies to
theatrical effects including winches, hydraulics, and pneumatics
involving complex integration across multiple axes.
- Ability to adapt to frequently changing circumstances, work
collaboratively with other employees and guest artists, and
maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook
- Experience with CNC Routers, Creative Conners and JR Clancy
automation systems preferredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to lift 60lbs, and able to climb and work from
lifts/ladders with or without assistance and/or reasonable
accommodation.
- Ability to work at a computer monitor for extended periods of
time; up to 8 hours a day.
- Ability to perform work that requires frequent and repetitive
use of wrists and hands with or without reasonable
accommodation.
- This position has irregular hours with regular night and
weekend responsibilities. It can include long periods of remaining
seated or walking.KEY FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO:
- Serve as primary liaison between scenic designers of ASSIGNED
productions (secondary on all not assigned productions) and the
scene shop by communicating design objectives; facilitating
questions and solutions; and striving to realize the designer's
plans and concepts within the constraints of the production
process.
- Under the supervision of the Technical Director, generate and
update construction and load-in plans and drawings.
- Coordinate with Scene Shop Supervisor in planning construction,
load-in, and strike of all scenery.
- Attend meetings, Technical Rehearsals and Previews as assigned
by the Technical Director.
- Assist the Technical Director in maintenance of stages, scene
shop, equipment, and inventory
- As time permits, assist in maintenance or general building
projects requiring special skills.Arena Stage does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender
expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital
status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its
activities or operations.Offers of employment at Arena Stage are
contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check and/or
professional reference check as allowed by employment law in the
District of Columbia.
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