TECHNICAL DIRECTOR- Summer

Job #7373

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Job Type Seasonal
Location Brunswick, Maine
Field Technical Production
Post Date Dec 16, 2024
Salary $1,000.00 a week
Summary

● Position(s): 1
● Dates: Arrive: Mon May 19, Start: Tues May 20, Last Day: Mon Aug 25, Depart: Tues Aug 26
● Pay: $1,000.00 a week, exempt salaried position
● Housing: Shared housing, fully furnished, collegiate style with a private bedroom
Weekly Housing fee of $100.00 which shall be deducted out of each week’s pay
● Travel: Not provided
● Location: Brunswick, ME

Primary Responsibilities
Essential functions include (but are not limited to):
● Direct Supervisor: Director of Production
● Supervise a staff of 5 and any overhire
● Work with Designers and the Artistic teams for each production to realize their vision
● Create build schedules and calendars; design and engineer scenery; design/build/install automation, rigging, and theatrical effects in accordance with MSMT’s Scenery Standard Guidelines
● Build, install and perform maintenance on all sets for all productions
● Physically work on the build as needed
● Coordinate and organize with all production departments for builds, load-ins, and strikes for all productions
● Coordinate and organize all load-in/strike/load-out with the Stage Operations Department
● Maintain and repair all equipment, supplies, and stock items
● Purchase equipment, materials, supplies, and any related equipment
● Coordinate and organize the daily cleaning and upkeep of the scene shop and its equipment
● Attend all run-throughs, backstage prep, all technical rehearsals, performances, load ins, and strikes as
scheduled
● Maintain budgets and cost estimations
● Attend all production meetings
● Participate in MSMT events as needed and/or required
● Adhere to the MSMT Risk Assessment/Infection Control Policy, Safety protocols and all other applicable MSMT policies & procedures
● Drive MSMT vehicles and box trucks
● Motivate with a positive and respectful attitude
● Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful working environment
● Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Production and MSMT Annual Staff

Requirements

Qualifications
The following skills and experience are required:
• Superior knowledge and experience with CAD, Manual Technical Design Drafting, Technical Design and Engineering
• Knowledge and experience of Creative Conners Automation Systems, advanced rigging systems and flying effects
• Construction experience using woodworking, framing, and finish carpentry; metal work and welding; soft goods and sewing skills; small motors, mechanisms, and electronics; pneumatics and hydraulics
• Training in the safe operation of stationary and portable power tools and hand tools
• Ability to read and interpret working drawings
• Budget management skills
• Aptitude for creative technical and artistic problem solving
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and any applicable software
• Able to manage teams and foster both team and individual growth among employees
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, time management, multi-tasking, problem solving, & communication skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced, energized, and quickly changing environment
• Able to work independently and as a team player
• Detail oriented; able to prioritize efficiently and multi-task
• Driver’s license and clean driving record required
• Car preferred but not required

Please submit to Kyle Coyer, Director of Production at jobs@msmt.org, your cover letter, employment resume, 3 contact references which should include the person’s Name, position, company they work for, phone and email address. Post your LAST NAME and JOB POSITION in the subject line please.
** NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE**

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