Boston, Massachusetts
Bloomington, Minnesota
Posted: 09-Jan-25
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 259598740
Part-Time Technical Director Spring 2025 Performance
The Bunker Hill Community College Performing Arts Department is seeking a dedicated and experienced Technical Director for its Spring 2025 black-box production. The successful candidate will play a vital role in developing the technical aspects of a small-scale department production, while collaborating with the stagecraft course enrollment to assist with core projects. The BHCC Theatre Program produces actor-focused productions and strives to support this work with technical elements that are limited in scope but elevate the experience for all.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Theatre Program Coordinator and Production Director to develop and execute technical vision for a black-box production, scheduled for April 2025.
- Coordinate core projects with Stagecraft course instructor and students.
- Schedule and lead student tech crew involvement throughout production period.
- Maintain and oversee scene shop and technical equipment rental.
- Purchase/order building materials and manage a limited budget.
- Build/implement Set and Lighting designs, encouraging student work whenever possible.
- Supervise load-ins/strikes, and ensure the safety of everyone working on productions.
- Lead technical rehearsals during early implementation of design elements.
Job Requirements:
- BA/BFA in Theatre, or a related field. Plus, significant professional experience in technical theatre.
- Demonstrated expertise in multiple technical areas.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Ability to teach and mentor students in a diverse and collaborative academic environment.
- Knowledge of industry safety standards and best practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MFA in Theatre Design, or a related field.
- Demonstrated expertise in set construction, props coordination, lighting, and sound.
- Previous academic theatre experience, particularly at the college or university level.
- Experience designing or overseeing technical elements for theatre productions.
- Ability to manage and maximize a limited budget.
Additional Information:
Salary: $35.31 an hour at 18.5 hours a week. Part-Time Non-Benefited position
Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
Please note that as a condition of employment, the final candidate will undergo Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background screenings in accordance with state regulations. The results of these screenings may impact the hiring decision.
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