Assistant Technical Director - Olney Theatre Center

POSITION SUMMARY:



The Assistant Technical Director (ATD) assists the Technical Director (TD) and Director of Production with all duties associated with production and installation of scenic elements for all shows and special events. The also will assume lead TD responsibilities for the National Players and for all shows programmed into the Mulitz-Gudelsky Lab Theatre.



The Assistant Technical Director will:

● Work with the TD and Director of Production to achieve production goals of each build and installation;

● Assist the TD in serving as an additional point of contact & institutional support to the Scenic Designer for each production;

● Assist the TD in maintaining up-to-date inventory and ground plans to be shared with Scenic Designers;

● Assist the TD in reviewing all plots and plans from Scenic Designers to insure successful execution;

● Oversee shop tools, equipment, stock, and supplies;

● Assist the TD in supervising all scene shop staff, including over-hire labor and carpentry apprentices as contracted by the theatre

● Work cooperatively with the shop foreman to supervise load-ins;

● Attend all production meetings, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and preview performances as requested;

● Assist the TD in purchasing and/or renting equipment and materials necessary to execute scenic plans;

● Assist the TD in maintaining all aspects of ongoing productions for the length of each show’s run;

● Work with the TD and Director of Production on long-term projects and capital improvements.

● Create and modify technical drawings for Olney Theatre Center and productions as needed.







In addition, Olney Theatre Center’s Assistant Technical Director will:

● Assist the TD in developing budget and build schedules;

● Assist the TD in serving as liaison for the Director of Production with outside suppliers and contractors for maintenance agreements, service contracts, and the purchase of supplies for each production;

● Assist the TD in tracking and reporting to the Director of Production on all set budget categories for all productions;

● Adhere to all safety guidelines as defined by the TD and/or Director of Production; Take part in maintaining a clean, healthy and safe work environment.

● Coordinate with Props Master and Scenic Designer on production of all scenic elements.

● In recognition of OTC as a teaching campus, the ATD will assist in the education and mentoring of all apprentices with a specific focus on Carpentry apprentices.



Requirements:



• Mastery of wood and metal scenic construction and fabrication techniques and scenic engineering.

• Proficiency in CAD and/or Vectorworks required.

• Preferred 1 - 2 years professional experience in Assistant Technical Direction or equivalent.

Excellent personal, organizational, time management and communication skills.

• Ability to motivate, manage and coordinate staff members of varying skill levels.

• Be able to climb a ladder, and lift/ carry 75lbs

Well-established skills in handling budgets and scheduling.

• Must have driver’s license and clean driving record.




Salary: $46-50,000 annually based on experienc