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Theatre - Technical Director for Theatre and Hope Repertory Theatre

Hope College

Holland, MI

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Budget Management, Carpentry, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Engineering, Dance, Inventory Management, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Mentoring, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), People Management, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Set Construction, Team Player, Theater, Theater Production, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Holland, MI
POSTED
3 days ago
Position Details

Position Information

Position Title
Theatre - Technical Director for Theatre and Hope Repertory Theatre

Classification Title
Administrative Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligibility

Department
Theatre

Job Description
  • Technical direction for four academic mainstage productions
  • Technical Director or lead carpenter and facilities liaison for Hope Repertory Theatre productions
  • Manage budgets, purchase supplies, maintain inventories, scene shop equipment, and storage sites
  • Hire, schedule, train student crews for sets, painting, and properties.
  • Teach Stage Production course with lab instruction one semester each academic year
  • Technical direction of occasional touring of productions, typically for the American College Theatre Festival
  • Attend production meetings, shift and technical rehearsals
  • Supervise Occupational Safety and Health Regulations and guidelines
  • Draft elevations from designs and plan for the build of set construction
  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, students, faculty, staff, guest designers, and Hope Rep staff
  • Other duties as assigned (e.g., occasional support for dance as availability allows)


Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a comprehensive knowledge of scenic construction and engineering, rigging and safety including knowledge in craft, properties and painting, and will hold a minimum of a BA/BFA, with minimum one year of experience. The applicant should have solid experience in all aspects of technical direction for theatre productions and in training and supervising student staff in scenery and properties construction and paint crews. Individuals with strong skills in organization, collaboration, communication, and creative problem-solving, with a clear enthusiasm for teaching/mentoring undergraduates in a liberal arts setting as well as for contributing to a professional summer theatre, are encouraged to apply.

Physical Demands

This position requires remaining in a sitting or position for frequent periods of time; sometimes includes crouching, bending, and having to work in confined spaces. This position often works in non-climate controlled spaces. Occasionally involves moving and lifting items over 25 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
2023-369SR

Job Posting Open Date
04/02/2026

Job Posting Close Date
05/30/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Is this position available for sponsorship
No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Candidates should submit resume, cover letter, and a list of 3 references.

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Hope College