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Job Dates
06/09/25 - 07/29/25
Pay
$2300+ total stipend (BOE), plus full room + board Based on Experience
Harand Camp of the Theatre Arts, an established musical theater and activities camp for ages 7-18, is looking for a Technical Director for its 70th Season (June 9-July 29, 2025). Strong applicants should have skills in theater production (scenic, props, lights, sound) and experience leading or working in a team. Previous experience working with young people in the arts preferred. The position reports to our part-time Production Supervisor and will be his on-site representative working with Senior Staff, Counselors, Campers and Carthage College (as needed).
The individual must be able to work + reside on campus at Carthage College in Kenosha, WI for the duration of our camp season, June 9-July 29, 2025. Full room + board provided (private suite in a college dorm and three meals a day catered by Parkhurst Dining).
Responsibilities may include:
- Managing pre-camp theater load-in + set-up and post-camp strike + clean-up
- Day-to-day management and maintenance of the theater space, ensuring the safety of campers, counselors, staff and guests
- Executing production elements (lights, sound, scenic, props, etc.) for all camp events (such as talent shows and skit nights), as well as our big end-of-session performances (a large-scale musical revue at the end of our first session, and four back-to-back musicals performed at the end of second session across one day)
- Assisting with technical needs in other spaces as needed
- Working in collaboration with Production Supervisor and Senior Theater Staff to develop plans for the above events and performances, and securing final purchase approval
- Leadership of Technical Theater counselors and others, delegating responsibilities as needed to ensure projects are completed in a safe and timely manner
- Frequent and timely communication with Production Supervisor, Show Directors and Program Directors regarding scheduling, creative and production needs
- Development of technical theater classes (lead teaching as desired/needed)
- The position may also require Advisor duties supervising our oldest campers
REQUIREMENTS:
- College Degree or Commensurate Experience, Must be 18+ (21+ preferred)
- A minimum of three years designing and building experience
- Working knowledge of scenic construction + set design, lighting, rigging, sound, stage or production management, and professional standards of stage and shop safety
- Excellent with kids of all ages
- Ability to instruct classes in technical theater / production
- High energy and flexible in a fast-paced environment
- Strong leadership and team-building skills
- Positive attitude, common sense, and sound judgment
- Sincere desire to be a role model for children
OTHER DETAILS:
- $2300+ stipend (more based on experience!)
- Plus, full room + board at Carthage College (private suite + 3 meals a day, valued an additional $550+/week)
- Travel Stipend available for those coming from outside Illinois/Wisconsin
- 2025 Dates: June 9-July 29, 2025 (Seven-week commitment including orientation)
Apply online at harandcamp.com/employment. Contact harandcamp@gmail.com with questions!
Business Address
1569 Sherman Ave., Suite 201A
Evanston, IL 60201
Venue Address
Harand Camp of the Theatre Arts 2001 Alford Park Drive
Kenosha, WI 53140
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Job Categories Technical Director, Assistant Technical Director
Posted: 05/07/2025 11:36:00 EST
Last Updated: 05/07/2025 17:36 EST
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