Technical Director

Normal Work Schedule

Varies

Does this position require driving?: Yes

Does this
position require a credit check?: No

Job Details

Technical
Director

Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following position:
Technical Director in the Theatre Department.

Duties include, but are not limited
to:

• Daily supervision of the space and its use by others, including: ensuring proper maintenance of equipment, maintaining
  necessary supplies, and facilitating loan requests from local schools and theatres for set pieces, props, or production items once loan
  agreement is completed.
• Coordinate and manage load-ins and strikes for all department productions and events.
• Participate in production meetings and communications regarding technical needs.
• Manage production build schedules
  and ensures completion as required.
• Supervise and contribute to set construction.
• Maintain budget for each
  production.
• Analyze scenic design drafts and formulate building strategy for each production.
• Supervise
  student workforce, including: implementing student schedules, overseeing mandatory trainings, and ensuring completion of weekly
  timecard.
• Teach technical theatre coursework, including: prepare course materials (syllabus), instruct project work, and
  coordinate grading for artistic work and class performance.

Requirements: A bachelor’s
degree and three (3) years of professional experience in technical theatre is required. A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a
26′ truck are also required. A master’s degree in Technical Theatre Production and experience in academia is preferred. Experience as a
technical director, carpenter, and/or welder is also preferred. Successful candidates should be well-versed with AutoCAD, Vectorworks,
scenery automation and scenic studio supervision.

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts
institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina
University enrolls over 10,000 students from 49 states and 55 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and
sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees
in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

Coastal Carolina University is committed
to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that
supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color,
gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status or disability in
admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented
groups to apply.

How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/20419. Applicants must submit a cover
letter, resume, reference list, curriculum vitae, and portfolio. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position
is filled. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Production Manager III (CG25/61122874/FTE-S00859P),
full-time position with benefits. SC State Pay Band: 06. Salary
range: $43,030.00 (minimum) – $61,323.00 (midpoint). Normal work hours vary. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the
university.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree. Three (3) years of professional experience in
technical theatre.

Preferred Qualifications

MFA in Technical Theatre Production. Experience in academia
is a plus. Experience as a technical director, carpenter, and welder and be well-versed with AutoCAD, Vectorworks, scenery automation and
scenic studio supervision is preferred.

Licensure and/or Certification

A valid driver’s license and the
ability to drive a 26′ truck are required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of and experience with
other areas of theatrical design and production (lighting, sound, projections, etc.) An understanding of academic theatre and a strong
ability to collaborate is essential.

Mental Demands

Analytical and Problem Solving, Detailed Work, Math,
Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Physical Demands

Carrying, Lifting, Cleaning, Driving,
Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing

Physical Demands (Elements Exposed To)

Chemicals, Dirt,
Noise

Please Select Any and All Equipment Needed to Perform the Duties

Calculator, Computer and Peripheral Equipment,
Copier, Forklift, Machines, Tools, Vehicles

Posting Number: FTE-S00859P

Number of Vacancies:
1

Desired Start Date: 08/01/2023

Open Until Filled: Yes