Assistant Technical Director

Everyman Theatre is looking for a skilled, experienced Assistant Technical Director to join the Scenic Department team, to support productions and events in a 250 seat main theatre and secondary flexible space. The Assistant Technical Director is an integral part of the department, ensuring that all scenic elements are successfully translated from design to reality in a safe and cost-effective manner. This position is full-time and reports to the Technical Director and the Director of Production. Typically, this position is 40 hours per week during the day, with hours flexed into the weekend or evenings as necessary.



General:

·      Assist in engineering and drafting of Scenic elements for all theatrical productions and events

·      Coordinate with other departments for smooth load-ins and strikes.

·      With Technical Director and Scene Shop Manager, maintain and enforce safety protocol for Scenery Department

Responsibilities:

·      At the direction of the Technical Director, draft working drawings of scenery using Designer-provided materials

·      Attend relevant production meetings

·      Work with Scene Shop Manager to communicate drawings, priorities, and finish expectations to be executed by carpenters

·      Engineer solutions to technical and design challenges involving a wide range of materials and methods to maintain safety and design integrity

·      When able, prioritize a reduce, reuse, recycle mentality in construction of scenic elements in conjunction with Everyman’s greater green initiatives

·      Place and coordinate material orders and deliveries

·      With Technical Director, engineer and execute special scenery projects (printed materials, rigging, automation, FX, etc.)

·      When applicable – assist Props Artisan with fabrication and engineering of properties

·      Help facilitate and execute safe load-in and strike of productions

·      Monitor Rehearsal and Production Reports

·      Collaborate with Scenic Department team to ensure consistent in-person coverage for tech rehearsals and on-call support during performance run

·      With Scene Shop Manager, maintain, repair, and purchase tools and equipment for shop

·      With Technical Director, and Scene Shop Manager, maintain and improve shop, stage, grid, and secondary production spaces and equipment (loading dock, wardrobe room, etc.) 

·      Properly report expenses in timely manner

Qualifications:

·      Proficiency in drafting technical construction drawings in autoCAD or Vectorworks

·      Knowledge of standard theatrical building techniques, and safe engineering practices

·      Expertise with power and hand tools for woodworking and metalworking

·      Metalworking, MIG welding and steel fabrication techniques. Aluminum spool-MIG a plus

·      Knowledge of theatrical rigging standards

·      Automation experience (creative conners, spikemark) a plus

·      Ability to work unsupervised and self motivated

·      A commitment to mutual respect and collaboration

·      Ability to problem solve in individual and collaborative settings

·      Detail oriented and transparent communicator

·      A commitment to the artistic process and collaboration through mutual respect, interpersonal, teamwork, and diplomacy skills

·      Ability to communicate and work with people of various skill levels

·      An ability to give and take constructive criticism, follow direction, and respond to changing circumstances quickly and with a positive attitude.

·      Ability to work in confined spaces, and at height – including ladders, tension grid, and personnel lifts.

·      A valid drivers license

·      Experience driving up to 26’ box trucks a plus

·      Ability to lift and carry upwards of 80lbs

·      Add language about bring on feet for extended periods

About The Position

·      The Assistant Technical Director is a full-time position with a starting salary of $58,000

·      Everyman Theatre pays 100% medical coverage (medical, dental, vision, and life insurance) for the employee (Partner and/or Dependent coverage paid by employee) and pays for an HSA card that is the amount of the deductible.

·      401k plan with pre-tax contribution eligibility and employer match after six months of service.

·      Paid time off includes vacation (prorated based on your start date in the Fiscal year), holiday, sick, and personal days.

·      Everyman Theatre employees receive complimentary and discounted tickets to performances and discounts to classes for employees and families.

·      Everyman Theatre employees receive discounted monthly parking located in the Bromo Arts District in downtown Baltimore.

About Everyman

Everyman is a professional theatre celebrating the actor, with an award-winning Resident Company of artists from the Baltimore/Washington, DC area. The theatre is dedicated to engaging through a shared experience between actor and audience seeking connection and emotional truth in performance. Everyman is committed to serving Baltimore through its robust Education and Community Engagement Programs including the High School Matinee Program and Lifelong learning initiatives, having served ages ranging from 3 to 93. Everyman C.A.R.E.S. (Committee on Anti-Racism, Equity, and Solidarity) is an active committee of Staff and Board dedicated to reviewing all facets of the organization and implementing meaningful change.

With an annual budget of about $6 million, Everyman’s robust theatrical offerings and innovative education and community programming engages audiences and students of all ages with the mission to be a theatrical home for all.

Everyman Theatre is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Everyman are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. Every application will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, familial or parental status, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or genetics.

Everyman seeks a broad spectrum of employees and is strongly committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment. We encourage applicants from populations underrepresented in the theatre field, and applicants without theatre backgrounds, to apply.