CARROLL
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT
SUPPORT
STAFF POSITION
The
position of TECHNICAL DIRECTOR is available in the Fine and Performing Arts
Department. This position is on a full-time, 12-month basis working under
the Theatre Facilities Coordinator.
FUNCTION:
Responsible for supporting theatre events, serving as technical and design
support for theatre events, and performing or arranging for necessary
maintenance of theatre equipment. Specific responsibilities include:
planning, scheduling and implementing the construction of scenic designs for
Theatre and Music program productions, using knowledge of standard theatrical
construction techniques to build scenery and scenic elements accurately and
safely from drawings, plans and verbal instructions; using effective
communication skills and knowledge of safety standards to instruct students and
other staff in safe and appropriate use of tools, supplies and equipment;
communicating effectively with college and community users of the facilities to
coordinate technical support, supervise necessary crew, and oversee successful
execution of events; using basic painting skills to execute general painting
from renderings or photographs; assuring that proper safety measures are
followed, including regulations under OSHA and NFPA electrical and life safety
codes; organizing, tracking and maintaining inventories of scenic elements,
props, drapes, furniture, tools, equipment and supplies; instructing and
supervising temporary-hourly employees and students in theatre shop; and
maintaining technical theatre equipment.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre, Technical Theatre or Entertainment Technology or
four years of professional theatre technical direction experience is required.
Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. At least two productions professionally or
academically serving as Technical Director, Asst. Technical Director, or Master
Carpenter is required. Professional theatre experience in an academic setting
is preferred. Proficiency at reading scale, reading and drafting plans, and
producing construction drawings is required. Ability to lift up to 65 pounds at
a time and work effectively on catwalks, ladders and lifts is also required.
Portfolio of previous set construction projects is preferred.
SCHEDULE:
Schedule varies depending on production schedule and theatre events.
SALARY:
Grade 7, on the 12-month Support Staff Salary Scale. Minimum starting
salary: $30,203. Includes excellent fringe benefit package.
APPLICATION
PROCESS: All interested applicants should send cover letter and resume
postmarked by September 14, 2012 to Human Resources Department at Carroll
Community College, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, Maryland 21157 or
e-mail to hr@carrollcc.edu.
CARROLL
COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS COMMITTED TO
EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT.
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