ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

The ideal candidate will be experienced and comfortable with traditional responsibilities that come with an ATD position, including fully participating in the build, daily drafting, and acting as the shop supervisor when needed. The ATD should be fully comfortable with wood construction and have a strong familiarity with counterweight rigging. A candidate with drafting and/or MIG welding experience is preferred.

The ATD should also possess the leadership skills needed to serve as a role model for the apprentices working alongside the team of professionals within their department. This individual will be responsible for working alongside the production manager/education director/TD in the oversight and construction of all technical elements for the summer productions.

Additionally, the individual will:

- Oversee the safe and timely build, run, and strike of the season's productions and any special events.

- Attend planning and pre-production meetings in the form of a series of conference calls in the spring.

- Collaborate on daily job assignments including allocation of labor as needed to complete the tasks at hand.

- In conjunction with with supervisors, ensure clear communication between departments regarding deadlines, expectations, and realities, while seeking a common ground where everyone is respected and heard.

-Work with the TD and Production Manager to manage shop inventory and budget; anticipating needs, and ensuring that orders are placed in a timely fashion to prevent production delays, and unnecessary shipping expenses.

- In conjunction with the Technical Director, oversee safe operation of all scene shop equipment. Work with Staff to design and enforce safety protocols for all.

- While we are primarily a wood shop, individual should be skilled in welding, and oversee safe metal working practices as needed based on production demands.

- Expert-level carpentry skill, including a second-nature familiarity with best practices for safety and stability.

- Maintain shop tools in good working condition. Work with Production Manager/Producer to order new tools as needed.


TO APPLY

To be considered for a position at SSTI, please email the following materials with your name and the job title in the subject heading of the email to:

jobs@SummerTheatreInstitute.com

- Resume with three references
- Portfolio or website (if applicable)

Please visit www.summertheatreinstitute.com/jobs for complete job breakdowns with FAQs, sample schedules, and more.


THE DETAILS

Contract Dates: May 27 - August 6, 2026
Contract W2 Salary: $7150 contract
Company additionally provides:
-Private bedroom housing
-Travel stipend or round trip air
-Weekly gas stipend, if driving
-Nightly dinners