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Tech Director/Scenic Builder Contractor Needed

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the EVP/Chief Operating Officer as well as the Associate Director at Inner-City Arts, the Tech Director/Scenic Builder will oversee the execution of all production requirements in support of the work on the SPRING 2025 WORK OF ART PLAY, TITLE TBD. Specifically:

• Interpret, complete and/or oversee the scenic build, with a skeleton crew of volunteers, interns and/or support staff

• Order/Source all production related materials, unless otherwise specified?

• Track all production/design related expenses

• Ensure all production budgets are adhered to

• Maintain production and tech schedules and deadlines within the department and share pertinent information across the organization to ensure timely completion

• Assisting/supporting all designers throughout load in, tech week and load-out/strike process

• Acting as the last line of defense for technical problems

• Schedule and lead regular production meetings with staff and creative teams.

• Cultivate and promote a safe working environment and ensure that all production and technical departments operate in accordance with current health and safety regulations and best theater practice

• Provide clear communication to all members of the creative team ensuring the understanding of resources available to them

• Attend departmental and interdepartmental meetings as required

• Notify EVP of any failing equipment as needed

• May be asked to serve as a sound board op during all 4 performances

• Will be present for all technical rehearsals and 4 performances

?Essential knowledge and Qualifications:

• Scenic build experience

• Training and experience serving in a management role in a production department at a theater, live event venue, or a related field

• Enjoy creating and implementing new processes and working across departments

• Budget management experience and aptitude in crafting and overseeing budgets required

• Proven experience in handling production and design processes on productions

• Demonstrated creative judgment, excellent problem-solving skills and detail-oriented

• Strong ability to lead a team, delegate and communicate effectively across multiple departments and with dynamic people

• Must be able to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities as well as attend to numerous projects concurrently

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability and willingness to exercise professional courtesy and discretion at all times and maintain confidentiality as required

• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours/days reflective of a production schedule of a theater which includes a variety of hours including evenings and weekends

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and on-line meeting platforms such as Zoom essential

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This contracted position will be paid $3500. The position will be engaged between 12/7/24 and 4/28/25. For more information, please reply to Holli@...