Assistant Technical Director - Northern Stage

DEPARTMENT: Production - Scenery

REPORTS TO: Production Manager & Technical Director

SUPERVISES: Carpenters & Apprentices



SUMMARY:

Northern Stage in White River Junction, VT seeks an experienced Assistant Technical Director for its 2021-2022 season. Northern Stage is a LORT D 240 seat regional theater, producing a 6-show mainstage season between the months of June and May, plus educational programs, a New Works festival, and 4-6 other events year-round. The ATD will work closely with the TD and other shop staff in coordinating all scenic activity necessary to execute programming. Standard work days are Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, but expect to work some nights and weekends as the schedule requires.



Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Work with the TD to draft construction drawings for all scenic elements.

Help to manage build, load in, and strike for each show, working with the TD to ensure that shows are completed on time and on budget.

Assist in maintaining shop equipment/inventory, and in keeping the scene shop clean and safe.

Train shop staff in the use of shop equipment.

Provide support for events outside the mainstage and education seasons.

Act as part of a run crew if needed.

Finish work (moulding and some painting).

Take on TD role for up to 2 shows.

Support other production departments as needed, and promote a safe and healthy work/learning environment alongside other staff and apprentices.



Qualifications:

2-3 years advanced professional theater carpentry and/or related educational experience, including experience as TD and/or ATD.

Proficiency in CAD and/or Vectorworks.

Mastery of scenic construction.

Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.

Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and maintain a positive attitude in stressful environments.

Ability to assist with budget/project estimation.

Proficiency in hand and power tools.

Rigging, welding, and steel fabrication experience.

Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a box truck.

Comfortable working at heights in excess of 20 feet in a lift and on a tension mesh grid.

Ability to safely lift 75 lbs.

BA or BFA in technical theater a plus.





COMPENSATION: $685/ Week

Neighboring housing is available for lease through Northern Stage.



CONTRACT DATES: 03/15/21-04/17/22, with a seven week period off contract in the fall, from 09/20/2021-11/07/2-21

JOB TYPE: Full Time







HOW TO APPLY

To apply, submit the following materials on Submittable: https://northernstage.submittable.com/submit/187014/assistant-technical-director-employment-application

Cover letter

Resume

Three (3) professional references

Sample of CAD or Vectorworks draftings in their original DWG or VWX format.





We believe the most important and impactful art is made when we consider and commit to inclusion, diversity, equity and access both on and off of our stage. We highly encourage folks who are Black, Native or Indigenous, People of Color, Queer or Trans, Poor or Working Class, Disabled, Young, Elderly, and/or who speak English as a second language to apply. To learn more about Northern Stage, please visit our website: www.northernstage.org. No phone calls please.



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To apply: https://northernstage.submittable.com/submit/187014/assistant-technical-director-employment-application