GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Summer Technical Directors, and Director of Program Operations the Assistant Technical Director works closely with the Summer Technical Director and Summer Faculty in staging performances/exhibitions during the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program.
The Assistant Technical Directors will work with, train and manage four (4) Production Technicians to build, install and strike scenery, orchestra and other program equipment/resources throughout the summer.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Work closely with faculty and staff on all scenery, prop and technical production needs for Theatre and Music Programs.
Responsible for production builds, installs, run-of-shows, and strikes throughout the Summer Program, including scenery and prop construction and orchestra set-ups.
Assist Summer Technical Director with installation, operation and maintenance of all campus tech equipment, including sound, lighting, and projection equipment.
Assist Summer Technical Director in supervising Stage Crew and Board Operators for all campus performances during the Summer Program.
Coordinate with summer faculty for program needs and requirements including rehearsal set-up, tech rehearsals, performances, and strikes.
Maintain, distribute, set-up, collect, and repair all campus sound and lighting equipment.
Maintain inventory of all theater stock including lamps, instruments, cable, microphones, audio-visual equipment, music stands, and tools at the beginning and end of the Summer Program.
Maintain Scene Shop, tool inventory, manage Theater Scenery/Props Stock.
Maintain accurate records of all expenditures made for theater supplies and repairs.
Driving duties of campus vehicles which may include driving on-campus errands, town runs, evacuation drills, or student field trips.
Other duties assigned by the Summer Technical Director and Theatre Faculty, or the Director of Program Operations.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduate with at least two (2) years of college.
Theatre/film major with experience in technical theater, and especially set construction, required.
At least one year of experience in summer stock theatre, or a residential camp setting with children ages 9–18 is preferable, and a strong desire to work with children of this age group.
Positive, flexible person with the ability to communicate effectively.
Willingness to obtain a California driver’s license and drive campus vehicles for work purposes.
Must have the ability to concentrate on multiple simultaneous tasks in a fast-paced, often hectic environment.
Flexibility, congeniality and the ability to work independently along with a team-oriented approach is necessary.
Must have the ability to lift heavy objects and perform light maintenance duties.
DATES & PAY
Assistant Technical Directors work from June 3–August 2, 2024 with meals and housing included.
Assistant Technical Director pay ranges between $18 and $24 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
Summer staff members are classfied as employees by the IRS and the State of California so federal and state taxes are withheld from all paychecks.
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