Job Title: Technical Director
Reports to: Artistic Director
Status: Full-time, non-exempt

Description: The Technical Director is responsible for preparing set design, lighting design, scenic design, and audio engineering for each PLT production, currently 10 shows per year. Additionally, the Technical Director should manage technical needs of rental clients, special events, and fundraisers, as needed.

The Technical Director has duties as follows:
+ Operates, maintains and safeguards the technical assets of the theatre, including supervising the use of lighting, sound, communications equipment, and the use and maintenance of stage facilities.
+ Determines the necessary technical supports, such as lighting, sound, staging, and special needs, necessary for events and performances presented at the facility in advance of production dates.
+ Designs, sets up, maintains, and operates lighting and sound systems for theatre, dance, music, and other productions and projects; assists outside designers with technical matters.
+ Advises production managers, lighting and sound designers, on the technical specifications, costs and usage of technical equipment required for the individual show, and supervises the implementations of approved technical designs.
+ Supervises and assists with set and stage construction and management.
+ Assists in recruiting, training and assignment of volunteer or paid technical staff for individual shows.
+ Orients facility renters and visiting productions to safety, technical characteristics and other areas of facility operations; facilitates the use of the technical facilities by the resident company and others engaged by or renting the facility.
+ Monitors the condition of equipment including lighting, sound, and rigging equipment; arranges for the repair and replacement within budgetary constraints; performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
+ Assists with the preparation and control of production budgets; maintains inventory and orders specialized supplies.
+ Attends technical Week rehearsals, in order to supervise and assist in the technical aspects of the mounting the show.
+ Makes recommendations to the Executive Director regarding capital purchases of technical equipment.

It is the duty of the Technical Director to maintain a high standard of performance. If problems arise or come to his/her attention, he/she will discuss these with the Artistic Director and other personnel involved in order to come to a speedy and satisfactory solution.