Technical Director Job Desc Summary
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Technical
Director,
Kelly-‐Strayhorn
Theater,
Pittsburgh
PA
This
position
reports
directly
to
the
Production
Manager
and
supervises.
This
is
a
full-‐time,
salaried
position.
The
T.D.
will
supervise
and
regulate
crew
activities
and
personnel.
The
ideal
candidate
is
a
creative
problem
solver
with
excellent
leadership
and
communication
skills.
The
Technical
Director
at
Kelly
Strayhorn
Theater
is
also
the
building
supervisor
for
KST
venues
(including
the
theater
at
5941
Penn
Avenue
and
the
Dance
Alloy
Theater
at
4941
Penn
Avenue).
As
building
supervisor,
the
TD
is
responsible
for
the
safe
and
proper
operation
of
all
our
facilities
and
equipment,
and
as
such
manages
outside
contractors
to
handle
HVAC,
electrical,
plumbing,
and
the
elevator,
while
taking
care
of
minor
repairs
as
needed.
Additional
Responsibilities:
• Works
closely
with
Production
Manager
to
execute
the
technical
needs
of
all
productions
at
the
Kelly-‐Strayhorn
Theater;
Maintains
safety
standards
for
all
working
equipment
in
the
facility
including
security,
fire
alarms,
sprinkler
systems,
emergency
lighting
systems,
emergency
signage,
fire
extinguishers,
personnel
lifts,
&
emergency
plans.
Maintains
and
operating
lighting
and
sound
systems
for
theater,
dance,
music
and
other
productions
and
projects.
Orients
and
oversees
renters
and
visiting
productions
in
regards
to
safety
and
technical
regulations
in
the
facility.
Assists
Production
Manager
with
fiscal
reconciliation
of
each
presentation/event
in
terms
of
technical
labor
and
materials.
Attends
workshops,
and
conferences
other
continuing
education
events
to
maintain
a
current
working
knowledge
of
technical
theater
technology,
standards
and
safety
practices.
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•
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•
Requirements:
Candidates
should
have
at
least
5
years
work
experience
in
the
performing
arts
and
be
well
versed
in
sound,
video,
lighting,
stage
management,
and
stage
construction
techniques.
Sound
engineering
experience
required.
Excellent
leadership
and
communication
skills
are
essential.
Position
available
immediately.
This
is
a
year-‐round,
full-‐time
position
with
medical
and
dental
benefits
with
an
annual
starting
salary
of
$26,000.
Only
those
candidates
selected
for
interviews
will
be
contacted.
No
phone
calls
please.
EOE.
Please
email
resume
and
cover
letter
to
info@kelly-‐strayhorn.org
with
“Technical
Director
”
in
the
subject
line.
Director,
Kelly-‐Strayhorn
Theater,
Pittsburgh
PA
This
position
reports
directly
to
the
Production
Manager
and
supervises.
This
is
a
full-‐time,
salaried
position.
The
T.D.
will
supervise
and
regulate
crew
activities
and
personnel.
The
ideal
candidate
is
a
creative
problem
solver
with
excellent
leadership
and
communication
skills.
The
Technical
Director
at
Kelly
Strayhorn
Theater
is
also
the
building
supervisor
for
KST
venues
(including
the
theater
at
5941
Penn
Avenue
and
the
Dance
Alloy
Theater
at
4941
Penn
Avenue).
As
building
supervisor,
the
TD
is
responsible
for
the
safe
and
proper
operation
of
all
our
facilities
and
equipment,
and
as
such
manages
outside
contractors
to
handle
HVAC,
electrical,
plumbing,
and
the
elevator,
while
taking
care
of
minor
repairs
as
needed.
Additional
Responsibilities:
• Works
closely
with
Production
Manager
to
execute
the
technical
needs
of
all
productions
at
the
Kelly-‐Strayhorn
Theater;
Maintains
safety
standards
for
all
working
equipment
in
the
facility
including
security,
fire
alarms,
sprinkler
systems,
emergency
lighting
systems,
emergency
signage,
fire
extinguishers,
personnel
lifts,
&
emergency
plans.
Maintains
and
operating
lighting
and
sound
systems
for
theater,
dance,
music
and
other
productions
and
projects.
Orients
and
oversees
renters
and
visiting
productions
in
regards
to
safety
and
technical
regulations
in
the
facility.
Assists
Production
Manager
with
fiscal
reconciliation
of
each
presentation/event
in
terms
of
technical
labor
and
materials.
Attends
workshops,
and
conferences
other
continuing
education
events
to
maintain
a
current
working
knowledge
of
technical
theater
technology,
standards
and
safety
practices.
•
•
•
•
•
Requirements:
Candidates
should
have
at
least
5
years
work
experience
in
the
performing
arts
and
be
well
versed
in
sound,
video,
lighting,
stage
management,
and
stage
construction
techniques.
Sound
engineering
experience
required.
Excellent
leadership
and
communication
skills
are
essential.
Position
available
immediately.
This
is
a
year-‐round,
full-‐time
position
with
medical
and
dental
benefits
with
an
annual
starting
salary
of
$26,000.
Only
those
candidates
selected
for
interviews
will
be
contacted.
No
phone
calls
please.
EOE.
Please
resume
and
cover
letter
to
info@kelly-‐strayhorn.org
with
“Technical
Director
”
in
the
subject
line.
