Technical Director Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. Applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter and resume. In addition, applicants should supply contact information for three professional references, one of which should be supervisory. References will be contacted at the time of campus interviews. For guaranteed consideration applications must be received by March 23, 2025. Vacancy Announcement Position Information Campus Title Technical Director Department Theatre & Dance Position Summary SUNY Geneseo is excited to seek applicants for a Technical Director in the Theatre & Dance dept. The Technical Director is primarily responsible for supervision and implementation of all production elements (lighting, sound, set construction, projection, etc.) of Theatre and Dance productions, with Music and Musical Theatre of one large musical, one medium size musical, and one-to-two plays per-year with two dance concerts per-year. Additional duties will include events such as the President’s Convocation, Master’s Graduation, and theatre space rentals arranged by Campus Scheduling. The Technical Director ensures safe-working practices, provides minimal production management for the use of the theatre spaces by outside groups and facilitates repair and maintenance of the theatre resources and equipment. Key to this position is a strong work ethic centered on excellent organizational skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive, collaborative relationships and communications with all artistic parties (designers, actors, directors, etc.), as well as administrative staff. The position will manage set, shop equipment and theatre space budgets. They will work with and supervise student crews and work-study/temporary service students for work calls and daily tasks while maintaining inventory of equipment, supplies, and storage facilities. Required Qualifications Required Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree by time of appointment + Knowledge of stage carpentry, lighting, projection, sound, stage rigging + Ability to teach Introduction to Technical Theatre (3 credits) each semester and one Stagecraft (1 credit) per year + Experience with budgets + Experience in supervising + A commitment to the campus values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Preferred Qualifications + Master’s degree + Experience in technical theater, or other performance-based arts discipline. + Proficiency in theatrical set construction, safety, drafting, budgeting required with metalworking, lighting and sound design experience a plus. License/Certification Other Skills Required Supervision Received Supervision Exercised Posting Details Posting Details Posting Number S394 Number of Vacancies 1 Line # to be filled TBD Full or Part-time Full-Time Appointment Type Term Anticipated Appointment Start Date Job Posting Date 02/28/2025 Apply By 03/23/2025 Job Posting Closed Date Open Until Filled Yes Salary Minimum of $55,500 Special Instructions to Applicant Applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter and resume. In addition, applicants should supply contact information for three professional references, one of which should be supervisory. References will be contacted at the time of campus interviews. For guaranteed consideration applications must be received by March 23, 2025. About SUNY Geneseo Mission Statement We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. 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Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651. NY State Executive Order 161 Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov. Quick Link for Postings https://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/5128 Job Duties/Responsibilities Job Duties/Responsibilities Percentage Of Time 10% Job Duty/ Responsibility Manage set, shop equipment and theatre space budgets including the maintenance of inventory of equipment, supplies, and storage facilities and their care. Within the colleges allowed budgets, the position will manage budgets for set, lighting, sound, and projection production. They will also maintain inventories and care of equipment, supplies for the two theaters, scene shop, and storage facilities. Percentage Of Time 15% Job Duty/ Responsibility Supervise student crews and work-study/temporary service students for work calls and daily tasks including the building of scenery, and implementation of lighting, sound, and projection. Up to approximately fifteen work-study or temporary student employees and student crews will be supervised in the building of scenery and the implementation of lighting, sound and projection. This will also include technical and dress rehearsals, performances, and final strike of each production. The department’s Administrative Assistant will assist with paperwork and HR for these student employees. Percentage Of Time 25% Job Duty/ Responsibility Proficiency in theatrical set construction, safety, drafting. Position will be responsible for safe set construction and performing any necessary drafting to achieve its construction. Much of the scenery will be constructed using woodworking techniques; however, metalworking skills would be a plus. Percentage Of Time 10% Job Duty/ Responsibility Stage rigging and safety for scenery, projection, lighting and sound. The position will work with Health and Safety, CIT , Campus Facilities, student employees/crews, and any needed outside specialists towards the safe rigging of scenery, projection, lighting and sound equipment. This will also include working with specialists such as orchestra pit and stage lift maintenance. Within the proscenium and black box theaters, rigging will be inspected and maintained as needed. Percentage Of Time 10% Job Duty/ Responsibility Collaboration with directors, designers, and technicians to create productions while maintaining diversity and excellence in the arts and higher education. Collaboration will include participation in production meetings and working on each production team within the schedule while maintaining diversity, equity and inclusion within the arts and higher education. Percentage Of Time 15% Job Duty/ Responsibility The position will either design or support designers for lighting, sound and/or projection for productions of one large musical, one medium size musical, and one-to-two plays per-year with two dance concerts per-year with other related projects related to the use of the theaters. This includes mentoring student designers as the opportunity arises. Additional duties include events such as the President’s Convocation, Master’s Graduation, and theatre space rentals arranged by Campus Scheduling. Percentage Of Time 10% Job Duty/ Responsibility The teaching of 3-4 credit hours per semester in technical theatre. The position will teach courses such as Introduction to Technical Theatre (3) and Stagecraft (1) per semester demonstrating the ability to teach seated, remote, and online courses in the discipline and proficiency using state-of-the-art technologies for the classroom, including online learning platforms. Percentage Of Time 5% Job Duty/ Responsibility Production Management: the position will work with Administrative Assistants, the department chair, and campus scheduling in planning schedules of the theater spaces throughout the year. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * Will you have a Bachelor's degree completed by the time of appointment? + Yes + No + * Knowledge of stage carpentry, lighting, projection, sound, stage rigging + Yes + No Applicant Documents Required Documents + Resume + Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents