Dir, Technical Theatre

Employee Classification: Dir,Technical
Theatre

College/Division: Arts and Sciences College

Department: 331800-THEATRE ARTS

Internal or External Search: External – Open to all applicants

Location: Las
Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $38,426 – $45,000
target entry to commensurate with qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or
Non-Exempt: Exempt

Classification Summary:
The Technical Director is responsible for implementing and
supervising the execution of the scenic and property designs for all productions, including their creation, transportation, installation and
removal.

Classification Standard Duties:
Costs out preliminary set designs and submits budget for approval.
Selects construction methods and materials to ensure budget and safety compliance for all scenic designs. Orders materials and shop
supplies. Develops technical construction drawings of all scenery to be built for each production, keeping in mind the use of stock scenic
elements where possible to save money and materials. Oversees crew calls and student labor. Manages scheduling and budgeting of the scene
shop. Oversees maintenance of the scene shop, equipment and inventory. Actively participates in the construction and installation of
scenery, rigging, painting, and props. Maintains the cleanliness and order of the scene shop, scenery storage. Maintains a safe working
environment at all times. Assists in planning, purchasing and installing facility improvements. May teach courses in scenic construction.
Performs other duties as required.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required
Education:Bachelor’s degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Three (3) years of professional experience directly related to the
standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge and understanding of principles, procedures, regulations, and standards applicable to the job.
Understanding of the University’s mission, vision and goals.; SKILLS:short- and long-term planning; problem analysis and resolution; report
preparation and presentation; interpersonal and organizational communication, both oral and written.; ABILITIES:Effectively communicate with
others in a manner that ensures clear and mutual understanding of information throughout the set construction process. Establish and
maintain effective relationships. Present information that is readily accessible and understandable by others. Communicate expectations to
staff and effective deliver regular, specific and objective feedback. Solve problems and resolve issues.

Job Duties and
Responsibilities
The Department of Theatre Arts at New Mexico State University invites applicants for a Technical Director,
responsible for implementing and supervising the execution of the scenic and property designs for all productions, including their creation,
transportation, installation, and removal, and to teach courses in scenic construction.

We seek candidates dedicated to craft, as
well as excellence in teaching, with
excellent planning and communication skills, who embrace learning and innovation, will contribute to
a collaborative environment, prioritize students, and actively work to build greater equity, inclusion and diversity within our department
and university.

The TD will oversee budgets for each of the department’s productions.

They will price preliminary set designs
and submit budgets for approval, select construction methods and materials to ensure budget and safety compliance for all scenic designs,
and order materials and shop supplies.

They will also develop technical construction drawings of all scenery to be built for each
production, keeping in mind the use of stock scenic elements where possible to save money and materials.

They will oversee and help
train student crews (especially stagehands),
manage scheduling and budgeting of the scene shop, and oversee maintenance of the scene
shop, equipment, inventory, and scenery storage.

They will actively participate in the construction and installation of scenery,
rigging, painting, and props, while maintaining a safe working environment at all times.

They will teach courses in scenic
construction. They may assist in planning, purchasing and installing facility improvements, providing technical oversight and crew
management for rentals when the building manager is unavailable, and perform other duties as required.

NMSU Theatre Arts is housed in
the ASNMSU Center for the Arts, which is a LEED Gold Certified sustainable building, one of the most state-of-the-art facilities in the
area, containing a 450-seat proscenium house with an orchestra pit, trap room, two balconies, and a fly tower, as well as rehearsal and
office space.

We produce 4-5 productions in a season, and host a biannual play development workshop series. Our courses serve the
approximately 60 undergraduate majors pursuing a BA in Theatre Arts, as well as students in the departments of Digital Film Making and
Animation, and students from all majors who enroll in our general education courses, or take our courses as electives.

We also engage
in outreach within the wider Las Cruces community, and are committed to using the arts to serve and reflect this community.

Preferred Qualifications

We seek candidates dedicated to craft as well as excellence in teaching with
excellent planning and communication skills who embrace learning and innovation, will contribute to a collaborate environment, prioritize
students, and actively work to build greater equity, inclusion, and diversity within our department and university.

Special
Requirements of the Position
Successful candidates will demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of principles, procedures,
regulations, and standards applicable to the job. They will exhibit short- and long-term planning skills, problem analysis and resolution,
skilled report preparation and presentation, and strong interpersonal and organizational communication, both oral and written. They will
also demonstrate proficiency with power tools including table saw, band saw, panel saw, drill press, router, etc., and will need to have or
attain a driver’s license upon employment. They should show an understanding of and commitment to NMSU’s mission as an Hispanic Serving and
Minority Serving Institution. The ideal candidate will also exhibit a facility with Vectorworks (and similar drafting/modeling software),
welding, scenic painting, CNC router, Plasma table, a single purchase fly system, and will have OSHA 10/30 training, ETCP rigging
certification, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Department Contact: Wil Kilroy, 575-646-6000, wkilroy@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County &
Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work
Schedule: Work hours will include occasional evening and weekends during peak performance season.
Working
Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements,
such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Physical Effort:
Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements:
Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety
precautions.