Technical Director plans and directs all aspects of technical activities within specific production. Ensures all projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with organization's established policies and objectives. Being a Technical Director requires a bachelor's degree in related field and at least 8 years of experience. Typically reports to top management. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Nashville Ballet is an accessible and inclusive organization that creates community through excellent and innovative dance and dance education; is recognized locally, nationally, and internationally for artistry, community engagement, and financial sustainability; and is a rewarding and satisfying place to work.
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Job Description for Technical Director
Reports To: Director of Production
Area of Responsibility: Artistic/Production
Wage Classification: Exempt
Compensation: $55,000
Position Summary: The Technical Director’s primary responsibility is to oversee the technical and scenic aspects of productions including, but not limited to, lighting, audio, video, carpentry and props in a collaborative and supportive way with the Director of Production, Production Stage Manager, Master Electrician, Properties Master and Costume Shop Director. Additionally, this position manages the department budget for the hourly technicians, both union and non-union, associated with the construction and implementation of those specific areas of production. The Technical Director in coordination with the Director of Production and production team members, manages all aspects of the productions for the main company, second company and School of Nashville Ballet.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Secondary Functions and Responsibilities:
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are a non-exhaustive list of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to handle, feel, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms above the shoulder. The employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally move up to 75 pounds. The employee may also expect to move larger loads only under proper safe working conditions.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Work Requirements and Qualifications
1. Education: Minimum of BA in theater or similar arts education or considered to be an expert in this field.
2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
3. Experience: minimum of 3 years technical director or manager in an associated theatrical field
4. Equipment: Knowledge of hand tools, power tools, personnel lifts and their safe use. Basic knowledge of general office equipment including computer, phone, copier, etc.
Disclaimer Statement: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate description of the current job, or to require that other, or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).
To Apply:
Please send your cover letter and resume to careers@nashvilleballet.com with “Technical Director” in the subject line. No phone calls, please.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person