Technical Director, Theater - Middlesex Community College - Military veterans preferred

Middlesex Community College


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Location: Lowell, MA Category: Part-time Staff Posted On: Thu Aug 7 2025 Job Description:

Title: Technical Director, Theatre

Unit : Part-Time Non-Unit Support Staff

Department: Theater, Liberal Arts Division

Reports to: Department Chair of Theater

Date: August 7, 2025

General Summary: The Theatre Technical Director will oversee all technical aspects of MCC's productions with a primary focus on building, painting, installing, and striking scenic elements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advise Director of Production on the technical specifications, construction costs and usage of technical equipment required for the individual projects and supervise the implementation of approved technical designs
• Supervise and assist with scenic construction to insure support of the artistic vision within the limitations of schedule, labor, and budget
• Attend meetings and rehearsals as needed, to supervise and assist in the technical aspects of mounting successful productions
• Assist with the preparation and control of annual scenic budgets; maintain inventory and order specialized scenic supplies
• Administrative tasks include scenic budget creation, expense tracking and allocation
• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, training, and assignment of technical staff
• Provide logistical support for facility rentals and visiting productions regarding safety, technical characteristics, and other areas of facility operations
• Monitor the condition of equipment and technical assets of the theatre including scene shop, storage, stage, and rigging equipment; arrange for the repair and replacement within budgetary constraints; perform preventive maintenance on equipment
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of theatrical rigging and double purchase fly system
• Knowledge of ACAD or Vectorworks
• Excellent time management, organization, and administrative skills

Salary Range: $35 per hour in accordance with Middlesex Community College Part-Time Wage Schedule

Location: Lowell campus with occasional travel to Bedford as needed

Hours: 18.5 per week, schedule to be determined upon hire

Expected Start Date: September 2025

Application Deadline: August 28, 2025

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