Fort Lewis College

Technical Director

Fort Lewis College, Durango Colorado · Director · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 15 days ago

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About the role

This is staff position in the Theatre area of the Department of Performing Arts.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Attend, oversight and participation in all production strikes

Maintain and ensure safety of all students, faculty, staff and patrons in the building for all events and daily classes.
Manage student build crews
Create production schedule for season including all renters using the theatre spaces.
Manage budget for sets, props, sound, lights, costumes for all productions
Identify, plan and manage maintenance budget for all production equipment
Manage in building and campus zircon storage of props, lights, and useable set pieces.
Create training procedures on all equipment and tools. Also appropriate documentation of student competency on this equipment.
Coursework builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found around the Four Corners region.

Ability to work in a confined area.
Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit
Light to moderate lifting is required
The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts
The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate computer and telephone equipment

Demonstrated experience managing students in the scene shop
Demonstrated experience constructing scenery
Experience collaborating as a team player colleagues and community
Demonstrated ability to mentor students in technical theatre.
A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
A completed degree in a theatrical design discipline
OSHA Certification.
Supervise construction and installation of technical elements (Sets, Props, Lights, Projections, Sound, Rigging)

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences.
The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989.

Implement safety procedures as changes are made or safety needs are identified. Encourage students to use industry standard safety protocol. Organize any training with students needed to keep everyone up to current standards.

Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read policies, or make an appointment, See www.fortlewis.edu/CARE.
Discrimination Questions?
Office of Compliance and Community Standards
David Pirrone, Director of Compliance

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