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Theatre - Technical Director for Theatre and Hope Repertory Theatre

Company:
Hope College
Job Location:
Category:
Arts and Museum Administration
Type:
Full-Time

Position Title Theatre - Technical Director for Theatre and Hope Repertory Theatre

Classification
Title
Administrative Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligibility


Department
Theatre

Job Description

  • Technical direction for four academic mainstage
    productions
  • Technical Director or lead carpenter and facilities liaison for Hope Repertory Theatre productions
  • Manage
    budgets, purchase supplies, maintain inventories, scene shop equipment, and storage sites
  • Hire, schedule, train student crews for
    sets, painting, and properties.
  • Teach Stage Production course with lab instruction one semester each academic year
  • Technical direction of occasional touring of productions, typically for the American College Theatre Festival
  • Attend production
    meetings, shift and technical rehearsals
  • Supervise Occupational Safety and Health Regulations and guidelines
  • Draft
    elevations from designs and plan for the build of set construction
  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders,
    students, faculty, staff, guest designers, and Hope Rep staff
  • Other duties as assigned (e.g., occasional support for
    dance as availability allows)

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a comprehensive
knowledge of scenic construction and engineering, rigging and safety including knowledge in craft, properties and painting, and will hold a
minimum of a BA/BFA, with minimum one year of experience. The applicant should have solid experience in all aspects of technical direction
for theatre productions and in training and supervising student staff in scenery and properties construction and paint crews. Individuals
with strong skills in organization, collaboration, communication, and creative problem-solving, with a clear enthusiasm for
teaching/mentoring undergraduates in a liberal arts setting as well as for contributing to a professional summer theatre, are encouraged to
apply.

Physical Demands

This position requires remaining in a sitting or position for frequent periods of
time; sometimes includes crouching, bending, and having to work in confined spaces. This position often works in non-climate controlled
spaces. Occasionally involves moving and lifting items over 25 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings;
and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s),
reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are
contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification
verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2023-369SR

Job Posting Open Date 04/02/2026

Job Posting Close
Date
05/30/2026

Open Until Filled No

Is this position available for sponsorship
No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Candidates should submit resume, cover letter, and a list of 3
references.

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