Supervisor Shop and Technical Director

Job description

Job code: 006440
Pay grade: F
Pay type: Exempt/salaried

General summary

Supervises and executes the technical direction for University theatre productions.

Major duties

  • Directs technical production of shows.
  • Supervises and instructs student assistants and other shop staff in the proper construction of scenery in collaboration with resident, guest and student designers.
  • Oversees maintenance and repair of scene shop equipment and department facilities.
  • Manages production budget of scenery construction.
  • Provides instruction for the stagecraft and technical production courses.
  • Ensures health and safety regulations are maintained.
  • Facilitates technical production for facility rentals.

Minimum qualifications

Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.

Required education

  • Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.

Required experience

  • Two years’ relevant experience.

Physical requirements

Moderate work occasionally working in difficult position or with physical demands such as continuously lifting or moving materials from 25 to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving materials greater than 50 pounds.

Working conditions

Work is performed in an environment with exposure to somewhat disagreeable or hazardous conditions.

Revised: 2017-05-10

This description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in the above job. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.