DORDT UNIVERSITY
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Theatre Arts Technical Director
DEPARTMENT: Theatre Arts
REPORTS TO: Theatre Arts Department Chair
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Provide leadership and oversight for all technical aspects of theatre production while mentoring and discipling students in a collaborative, educational environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as Technical Director for all theatre productions, overseeing scenery construction, lighting, sound, and technical execution.
- Integrate Christian faith with artistic practice, encouraging thoughtful engagement with vocation and calling.
- Support a learning environment that emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and servant leadership.
- Collaborate with faculty directors and designers to realize production concepts.
- Supervise, train, and mentor students in technical theatre skills, fostering both competence and confidence.
- Develop and manage production timelines, build schedules, and technical rehearsals.
- Manage daily operations of the scene shop, including tools, equipment, and materials.
- Maintain inventory and order supplies within budgetary guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with all safety standards and best practices.
- Oversee maintenance of theatre spaces, scene shop, and technical equipment.
- Coordinate repairs, upgrades, and long-term planning for facilities and production resources.
- Assist with budgeting and resource allocation for productions and shop operations.
- Maintain production documentation, safety records, and shop policies.
- Participate in departmental meetings and university activities as appropriate.
- Based on the candidate’s experience and interest, the position may include design responsibilities (such as scenic, lighting, or sound design) or teaching as part of the department’s program.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- A clear understanding and commitment to the Reformed perspective and mission of Dordt University and ability to clearly articulate and communicate the mission effectively .
- Ability to express an active Christian commitment, which shall include affiliation with a local, confessionally Reformed congregation that actively supports the mission of Dordt University.
- Prospective members of the Dordt University community are expected to agree with its sexuality, gender identity, and sexual conduct policy, which can be found on the Dordt University website. (Contact the HR Office if you need additional information).
- Commitment to a Reformed, Biblical perspective as displayed in a lifestyle that is compatible with the mission of Dordt University as expressed in The Educational Task of Dordt University.
- Bachelor’s degree required; Theatre or related discipline preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in scenic construction and technical direction preferred.
- Experience mentoring or teaching students preferred.
- Proficiency with standard shop tools, materials, and safety practices.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Evening and weekend hours required during production periods
- Physical ability to lift materials and work in a shop and stage environment required.
- Oral and written communication and interpersonal skills that indicate the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, faculty and staff, community members, and other professionals.
