Title: Technical Director
Reports to: Production Manager
ABOUT THE CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (CSC) is a resident ensemble theatre company bringing Shakespeare and the Classics to life for audiences of all ages. Producing year-round, CSC executes up to 11 main stage productions, three touring productions, and several additional events per season.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Technical Director collaborates closely with designers, other production team members, the Production Manager, and the Producing Artistic Director to ensure that all projects produced at CSC are executed to the highest possible standard.
The Technical Director is supervisory role, primarily responsible for the scenic build and installation of all CSC productions. They assist with the management of the scenic, electrics, sound, and video needs of CSC. This is a split managerial and hands-on position that spends many working hours physically building or installing scenery during install and tech weeks and the rest of their time hiring, scheduling, and managing staff members, attending meetings, preparing budgets, and creating build draftings for the scene shop.
The Technical Director has base schedule of 40 working hours per week with a typical span of day from 8am- 5pm. Extended hours and modified work weeks may be necessary due to technical rehearsal schedules and specific production needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Production
+bull;Supervise the build and install of all scenic designs (inclusive of rigging and automation).
+bull;Execute budget passes against scenic design drafts.
+bull;Collaborate on build calendars with other department heads to coordinate element handoff timing.
+bull;Source and purchase materials necessary for scenic executions.
+bull;Engage contractors, rental houses, and specialists as necessitated by design execution.
+bull;Oversee CSC rentals from outside theaters and companies. Ensure all equipment is used properly and returned on time.
+bull;Execute notes from designers and production team members.
+bull;Lead strike and changeover calls, including set-up of tech tables and necessary equipment.
+bull;Assist as necessary with lighting, video, and sound installs and strikes.
+bull;Attend production meetings, technical rehearsals, design runs, and tech meetings.
+bull;Participate in the build process as necessary for design executions.
+bull;Oversee shop and show maintenance and organizational requirements.
+bull;Maintain inventory of expendables; order supplies and stock items as needed.
+bull;Keep shop and storage areas safe, clean, and uncluttered.
+bull;Maintain scenic stock and oversee scenic rentals.
+bull;Participate in stage cleaning and preparation leading into technical rehearsals and build processes.
Management
+bull;Supervise and hire scenic shop staff including, overhire, and contractors. This includes hiring, onboarding, evaluating, coaching, and leading these team members.
+bull;Collaborate with Production Manager for team member job descriptions and contracting.
+bull;Participate in searches for guest designers, production staff, and overhire.
+bull;Schedule department to ensure adequate support to meet scenic execution deadlines.
+bull;Participate in staff annual review processes, both for self-evaluation and direct-report evaluation.
+bull;Maintain and enforce high safety standards in shop, stage, and working spaces.
Fiscal
+bull;Establish annual department budget and business plan, including budgets per production, overhire budgets, annual shop operating budgets, and capital expense recommendations with Production Manager.
+bull;Turn in expense reports and reimbursement requests to the Production Manager.
+bull;Track production budgets and labor resources.
+bull;Analyze end-of-show and end-of-season financial reports to observe spending patterns, budgetary issues, and identify reporting or processing errors.
General
+bull;Adhere to company policies and regulations per the CSC Company Handbook.
+bull;Maintain a safe, fair, and ethical working environment.
+bull;Collaborate with the Production Manager to improve overall aesthetic product and production processes.
+bull;Maintain CPR certification provided by CSC.
+bull;Provide personal, reliable mode of transportation.
+bull;Other duties as requested by the Production Manager.
COMPETENCIES + QUALIFICATIONS
Technical
+bull;Three years previous experience in technical theater with a focus on scenic carpentry, engineering, and rigging. Experience in other departments including automation, video, sound, lighting, properties, scenic artistry, costumes, or management a plus.
+bull;Comfort with problem solving and making decisions with limited supervision.
+bull;Proficiency with PC use and the Microsoft Office suite.
+bull;Able to convert design renderings into drafted construction drawings (Vectorworks preferred).
+bull;Familiarity with standard scenic construction techniques and best practices.
+bull;Previous experience budgeting designs and tracking expenses.
+bull;Willingness to learn and enforce OSHA safety standards and industry safety best-practices.
+bull;Able to communicate with designers, directors, technicians, vendors, and other collaborators verbally and in writing.
COMPENSATION + BENEFITS
This is a full-time, exempt position with an annual salary of $60,000 (received through biweekly payroll). In addition to this salary, the Technical Director receives:
+middot;Ten days of paid vacation per fiscal year, with additional weeks as tenure increases.
+middot;Six days of paid sick leave, accrued seasonally.
+middot;Paid holiday leave.
+middot;Access to group health insurance with 50% of employee premiums paid by CSC.
+middot;Optional enrollment in Health Savings Account plan.
+middot;Access to dental insurance with 50% of employee premiums paid by CSC.
+middot;Life and AD+D coverage for the employee paid by CSC.
+middot;Parental leave, short-term medical leave.
+middot;401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match.
+middot;Free access to CSC educational programming for dependents.
+middot;Complimentary enrollment and membership to the YMCA which offers fitness facilities throughout the region and other wellness benefits.
+middot;Complimentary and discounted tickets to all CSC productions.
To Apply
To apply, please send cover letter, r+eacute;sum+eacute;, references, and a selection of relevant work samples to Rob Stimmel, Production Manager, at rob.stimmel@cincyshakes.com. Position will remain open until filled.
