Assistant Technical Director

Villanova University, United States

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Location: Villanova, PENNSYLVANIA
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Posting Number: 20230465T
Position Title: Assistant Technical Director
Position Type: Staff
Location: Villanova, PA
Work Schedule: temporary
Approximate Number of Hours per Week 20
Department: 146-Theatre
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of Villanova Theatre’s Technical Director (TD), the Assistant Technical Director (ATD) implements the technical theatre elements related to scenic designs for Villanova Theatre productions and performative events including plays, musicals, stage/concert readings, showcases, and workshops. The ATD will work on Villanova Theatre (VT) graduate productions, Villanova Student Musical Theatre (VSMT) productions, and Villanova Student Theatre (VST) productions. ATD will serve as Master Carpenter for all Villanova Theatre productions and will supervise graduate and undergraduate students in the build and execution of set designs for each production. ATD will participate in the build and load-in of each set and will oversee and run the strike of each production.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Serve as Master Carpenter for Villanova Theatre productions, executing the build and construction of theatrical set pieces according to drawing and specifications made by the set designer and Technical Director.
  • Supervise and Train graduate and undergraduate students in the construction of theatrical set pieces.
  • Work with the set designer and Technical Director to achieve the set design for each production.
  • Advise the undergraduate theatre groups in the set design and build of their productions.
  • Attend production meetings as requested by the Technical Director and Production Manager.
  • Participate in load-in for all graduate and undergraduate productions.
  • Attend technical rehearsals and work calls during tech as requested.
  • Run the set strike for each production.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Associates Degree.
  • Demonstrated skill in theatrical carpentry.
  • Firm understanding of construction tools/equipment and safety.
  • Demonstrated experience mentoring students with various levels of experience.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.
  • Evening and weekend work required.
  • Must be comfortable working at heights on catwalks, ladders, and in genies.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Additional skills in drafting, welding, rigging, or CNC operation a plus.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
Special Message to Applicants:
EEO Statement
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Posting Date: 02/28/2023
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information:
Commensurate with experience.
Job Classification: non-exempt

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