Technical Director

The Paramount Center for the Arts seeks a fulltime Technical Director (32 + hours per week) to head its ongoing technical operations. Reporting to the Director of Performing Arts, this professional must have an established background in technical theater production including light and sound design and operation, rigging, safety, equipment maintenance and all the associated tasks.

This role involves planning for and advancing small to large-scale stage presentations, scheduling technical staff, working with the technical crew, budget preparation, and staff supervision.

The ideal candidate will have a baccalaureate degree in theater or a minimum of six years of hands-on theater technical work. The applicant should also be familiar with working collaboratively with a theater leadership team and the administrative aspects of managing the technical area of theater operations.

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Resume/curriculum vitae should be sent by US Mail or email to:

Mailing address: Bob Johnson, Executive Director Paramount Center for the Arts 913 W. St. Germain St. St. Cloud, Minnesota

Email: [email protected]

Applications should be submitted by 4:00 pm on August 6, 2021.

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Technical Director DATE: 2/25/2016 – revised 6/30/2021 REPORTS TO: Director of Performing Arts DEPT: Technical

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DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Coordinate (Advance) events 2. Maintain an event calendar for a minimum of 12 weeks out 3. Schedule the technical crew 12 weeks in advance 4. Provide renters estimated tech charges and a final report 5. Establish and maintain theater inventory specification sheets 6. Update the technical information packet annually 7. Develop and maintain a reparatory (house) lighting plot 8. Develop and maintain theater equipment maintenance program 9. Maintain an adequate theater supply inventory 10. Train new hires and provide educational opportunities for all technical staff 11. Schedule and facilitate monthly tech staff meeting 12. Attend weekly event and leadership meetings 13. Develop and maintain budgets 14. Maintain events archive 15. Develop, direct and/or facilitate the Technical Outreach Program 16. Create and maintain a comprehensive lighting plot for stage performances and overseeing the working order of all stage related equipment 17. Research, plan for, and develop a longer term capital budget for new advances in theatrical equipment 18. Be on site to lead and work as a crew member for as many PCA presentations as possible 19. Secure/lock the building after all stage events or assign staff to do so 20. Attends to other typical duties as required

POSITIONS SUPERVISED NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES

DIRECT 9-12 Theater Technical Staff

INDIRECT none

SUPERVISION RECEIVED Director of Performing Arts

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY The seriousness of mistakes in this area may include unnecessary repair of equipment, dissatisfied customers, and lawsuits all of which could incur very high costs.

CONTACTS

The Technical Director relates to the following: The Executive Director for budget, spending, and other building reports The Director of Performing Arts for paperwork to advance events and contract rider consultations House Managers as relates to current stage event The Maintenance coordinator for Theater/building maintenance The Financial Officer for event billing reports and purchase receipts The Graphic Designer for website updates All those working or officed in the building as regards maintenance needs Renters and performers regarding specific event Supply vendors and contractors for supplies and repair needs

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Technical Theater Degree And/or EXPERIENCE: 6 years, hands-on theater technical work

REQUIREMENTS

1. Physically able to maintain irregular and extended hours 2. Able to lift, push and pull objects of significant weight using appropriate tools. 3. Patient demeanor 4. Ability to relate to and communicate well with others 5. Ability to troubleshoot problems as they present. 6. Have good organizational, and time management skills

SALARY RANGE

$45,000-$55,000 commensurate with experience

CLIMATE STATEMENT

The Paramount Center for the Arts maximizes the use and operation of the downtown building as well as the tech site and facilitates collaboration among arts organizations in an effort to enhance artistic and economic opportunity in the St. Cloud Area. As stewards of a public arts facility, PCA will balance fiscal responsibility with artistic integrity.

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APPROVALS

_____ Executive Director DATE

______Human Resources/Finance Officer DATE

Original: 1/12 Revised- 3.3.2016/ 6.2021