The Technical Director (TD) is largely responsible for but not limited to the technical & safety aspects of all productions & events as well as the tools, equipment, and build/storage and craft spaces of The Seacoast Repertory Theatre. Alongside the Production Manager this position will manage and oversee the technicians and craftspeople involved in creating the sets/scenic & technical aspects of a Seacoast Rep production or event. In collaboration with The Production Manager, the TD will manage and schedule build and load-in processes for all technical departments when mounting a production and acts as a liaison between the production/artistic team and labor in order to ensure artistic excellence. Alongside the Facilities Associate, Production Manager, Executive Artistic Directors & members of the Facilities Committee the Tech Director will work to improve, maintain and evolve the safety and technical standards of the infrastructure of the theatre to ensure up-to-date safety regulations and working conditions are adhered to. The TD is responsible for the maintenance, acquisition, cleanliness, upkeep and storage of all tools, materials and equipment necessary to mount productions at professional and safe standards. The TD, alongside the Production Manager and Facilities Associate is responsible for the expedient and safe strike of each production at its completion. The TD may be responsible for other various production aspects not listed here at the discretion of the Production Manager and Executive Artistic Directors as the needs arise.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all tools, equipment and materials are stocked, clean, easily accessible and in top working order at all times.

• Act as house crew chief

• Oversee load in and strike alongside Production Manager and Master Carpenter

• Acquire specialty needs and supplies for each scenic install/design outside of the Master Carp build list

• Attend all production meetings, change over weeks, strikes and tech weeks.

• Assist Facilities Associate and Production Manager on elimination of waste

• Alongside Production Manager, supervise and assist with stage construction

• At tech weeks, ensure all nightly punch list items are completed for the following day

• Work to ensure backstage, build and storage spaces are orderly, clean, safe and accessible at all times. 

• Innovate and improve systems to make workflow and safety more efficient

• Other various tasks that fall into the TD’s purview as they arise

This is a salaried full-time exempt position. 

To apply, send portfolio, resume, letter of interest, and any other relevant materials to: jobs@seacoastrep.org