Technical Director (Part Time)

Job description

September 12, 2025 Title :

• Technical Director (Part-Time) Hartwick College’s Department of Theatre seeks a part-time Technical Director to work on two performances in Fall 2025 (September 15 – December 15) and two performances in Spring 2026 (February 2 – May 2).  Description : The Technical Director is responsible for providing technical support for theatre stage productions (up to two per semester) including the oversight, maintenance and safe operation of theatre facilities and equipment.  The Technical Director will also oversee student employees working on the scenic build.  The Technical Director may have the opportunity to work as lighting and scenic designer based on experience.

Responsibilities :

• Manage the department’s theater spaces and scene shop as needed for performances Oversee the scenic, electric, sound, and video equipment used in performances Coordinate with designers to achieve successful performances Oversee safety in the various theatre spaces Lead the scenic build, installation, and strike of scenery and other elements, while overseeing student employees Paint the scenery (or coordinate others in that) Attend production meetings weekly to coordinate with the artistic staff and stage manager(s) Depending on the experience of the individual, there may be opportunities to work as a lighting or scenic designer Comply with all applicable College, Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations As a representative of the College, comport oneself in a professional manner at all times, both on and off campus Participate in significant College events, including Welcome Weekend, True Blue Weekend, and Commencement Weekend Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications :  Minimum requirements for the position are a B.F.A or B.A. from an accredited college or university in technical theater, and/or demonstrated experience at the professional or collegiate level.  Demonstrated knowledge of scenery and construction/rigging methods and materials and lighting equipment and software Mathematical skills:  Ability to perform simple mathematical computations with high degree of accuracy regarding lighting and scenery engineering requirements Ability to practice safe handling procedures for scenic construction and equipment, hand and power tools, and materials used in scenic construction Ability to use computer software to support the production process as appropriate (Microsoft and Google for spreadsheets and databases, CAD, QLab) Attention to detail Ability to multi-task High level of verbal and written communication skills Ability to be flexible Supervisory experience preferred Physical Demands : The Technical Director position requires significant physical stress.  The individual must be able to work all the machines in the scene shop and theatre, several requiring physical strength.  Much of the lighting work requires use of ladders and scaffolding.


• Simultaneous work is often performed in both the lab theatre facility and Slade Theatre which are in two separate buildings separated by several sets of long, steep stairs.  Scenery must be loaded from the shop to a vehicle to our storage facility which is located in a third building.  The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to see color.

Wage Range :

• $40.00 per hour ($11,000 per semester) Hartwick operates as a community of learners where there is a very real sense of belonging and connection.


• By joining Hartwick, you become part of a group of people who work together, share in our successes, and a celebrate our accomplishments.
• All positions at Hartwick contribute to the education and development of students with the opportunity to see the impact on future leaders—what you do at Hartwick really matters.
• An independent, residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,100 full-time undergraduates, The College features a general education curriculum designed to give every student a flexible, individualized learning experience that integrates coursework, co-curricular activities, and work experience to cultivate their distinctive strengths and prepare them for the future.
  
    Our beautiful 425-acre campus is located in the scenic Susquehanna River valley in Oneonta, New York—a charming town near the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains.
• Hartwick offers health benefits to domestic partners of employees, flexible scheduling, opportunities to engage in athletic and cultural events (concerts, exhibits, and lectures) and tuition benefits for eligible employees and their dependents.

Hartwick College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender identity/expression and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to broadening “the understanding, awareness, and appreciation of diversity among all members of the Hartwick community.” Women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.  Hartwick College is committed to providing a safe and secure educational and employment environment. Employment at Hartwick College is therefore contingent upon a successful background check on every new employee.



• Candidates to whom an offer of employment is made will be required to sign a Release of Information Form authorizing the College to conduct a thorough background check.

Hartwick College is committed to a diverse candidate pool, values an inclusive workforce and workplace environment, and wishes to minimize or eliminate the impact of implicit bias during the search and hiring process.  All applicants are asked to submit the following materials with their online applications:

• A cover letter; A resume; and The names and contact information for three references, with annotation regarding how the reference is related to you and your work (at least one of your references must be from a current and/or previous supervisor).


• Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
  
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