MONTEREY PENINSULA COLLEGE THEATRE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR AND OPERATIONS MANAGER
JOB SUMMARY The Theatre Technical Director and Operations Manager, with consultation of the Theatre Arts faculty, initiates, plans and participates in a variety of supervisor and stagecraft duties involved in theatre production. This position, under the administrative supervision of the Dean, is a 12- month position with benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials.
The Theatre Technical Director and Operations Manager serves as the Theatre Program Technical Director/Production Manager for annual department seasons consisting of at least two productions per semester and a summer festival. In addition, the TD serves as the TD/PM for co-productions and booked-ins both from on campus and community organizations.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Primary Responsibilities Include 1. Serving as designer (in area of expertise) for at least two productions per academic year 2. Assisting in the design, fabrication, and implementation of sets, paint, and properties for all Theatre Department productions 3. Managing the scheduling and fabrication of scenic elements and properties with additional staff and student workers 4. Providing direct supervision of Theatre Arts Department classified staff members 5. Scheduling all load-ins and strikes, including mounting of technical elements of productions such as rigging, sets, lights, sound, and special effects 6. Supervising and mentoring students in all aspect of stagecraft including set construction, design, and shop maintenance 7. Supervising all additional personnel in their use and operation of Theatre Arts Department equipment and software including lighting, sound, and projection equipment 8. Overseeing stock/storage of light/sound equipment, scenery, and properties 9. Coordinating production elements of rentals & booked-in Theatre Building 10. Maintaining Theatre Program Calendar and production budgets In coordination with Theatre Arts Department Chairman 11. Recruiting, directing, and supervising guest designers, professional experts, overhires, and other temporary employees as needed in coordination with the Theatre Arts Department Chairman 12. Advising, mentoring, and encouraging students with regard to curriculum, research projects, internship opportunities, and career possibilities.
Other Functions 1. Serve on college committees as assigned. Represent the District at local, regional and state meetings, as assigned. 2. Perform other related duties as assigned.
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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education and Experience A bachelor’s degree in theatre arts, technical theatre, fine arts, lighting, stage design or related field and three (3) years of work experience in two or more of the following areas; scenic design, lighting & sound design, prop design, scenic charge artist. MFA is highly desirable.
HIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Expertise and experience in the design and implementation of scenic design, scenic paint, and properties. Ability and motivation to teach Stagecraft course as an adjunct professor.
KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of: principles and techniques of technical direction, including the design and administration of construction, prop construction, lighting, sound, rigging, scenic painting, multi-media projections. Expertise in CAD, Vectorworks, QLab preferred.
PHYSICAL EFFORT/WORK ENVIRONMENT Some heavy physical effort is required, which may include frequent standing, walking, and lifting of heavy (over 40 lbs.) parcels, machines or equipment, as well as frequent activities requiring full body exertion. This position includes indoor and outdoor work environments, and may involve exposure to environmental extremes.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES Current California DMV driver’s license. Employee must be insurable by the college’s insurance carrier while employed in this classification. Maintain current OSHA compliant lift-truck certification and hazardous materials certification. Attend emergency preparedness and other training as required. Hold valid First Aid certificates or possess the ability to obtain certificates within 6 months of employment.
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Annual Cost of the Proposal (provided by HR)
Base Salary - $4,710/month Annual Salary- $56,520 Roll-Up Costs- $16,699.96 Benefits- $22,927
Total Cost of Position- $96,146.96
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