Dir, Technical Theatre

Position Title: Dir, Technical Theatre

Employee Classification: Dir,Technical Theatre

College/Division: Arts and Sciences College

Department: 331800-THEATRE ARTS

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  45,000

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  The Department of Theatre Arts at NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY invites applicants for a Technical Director, responsible for implementing and supervising the execution of the scenic and property designs for all productions—including their creation, transportation, installation, and removal—and teaching courses in scenic construction.

We seek candidates dedicated to craft, as well as excellence in teaching, with superior planning and communication skills, who embrace learning and innovation, will contribute to a collaborative environment, prioritize students, and actively work to build greater equity, inclusion and diversity within our department and university

Classification Summary:
The Technical Director is responsible for implementing and supervising the execution of the scenic and property designs for all productions, including their creation, transportation, installation and removal.

Classification Standard Duties:
Costs out preliminary set designs and submits budget for approval. Selects construction methods and materials to ensure budget and safety compliance for all scenic designs. Orders materials and shop supplies. Develops technical construction drawings of all scenery to be built for each production, keeping in mind the use of stock scenic elements where possible to save money and materials. Oversees crew calls and student labor. Manages scheduling and budgeting of the scene shop. Oversees maintenance of the scene shop, equipment and inventory. Actively participates in the construction and installation of scenery, rigging, painting, and props. Maintains the cleanliness and order of the scene shop, scenery storage. Maintains a safe working environment at all times. Assists in planning, purchasing and installing facility improvements. May teach courses in scenic construction. Performs other duties as required.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Three (3) years of professional experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge and understanding of principles, procedures, regulations, and standards applicable to the job. Understanding of the University's mission, vision and goals.; SKILLS:short- and long-term planning; problem analysis and resolution; report preparation and presentation; interpersonal and organizational communication, both oral and written.; ABILITIES:Effectively communicate with others in a manner that ensures clear and mutual understanding of information throughout the set construction process. Establish and maintain effective relationships. Present information that is readily accessible and understandable by others. Communicate expectations to staff and effective deliver regular, specific and objective feedback. Solve problems and resolve issues.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Department of Theatre Arts at New Mexico State University invites applicants for a Technical Director, responsible for implementing and supervising the execution of the scenic and property designs for all productions, including their creation, transportation, installation, and removal, and to teach courses and labs in scenic construction.

We seek candidates dedicated to craft, as well as excellence in teaching, with
excellent planning and communication skills, who embrace learning and innovation, will contribute to a collaborative environment, prioritize students, and actively work to build greater equity, inclusion and diversity within our department and university.

The TD will oversee budgets for each of the department’s productions.

They will price preliminary set designs and submit budgets for approval, select construction methods and materials to ensure budget and safety compliance for all scenic designs, and order materials and shop supplies.

They will also develop technical construction drawings of all scenery to be built for each production, keeping in mind the use of stock scenic elements where possible to