Technical Director

Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

The Technical Director serves as a key member of the theatre department, overseeing various aspects of theatrical productions and providing technical support for university productions. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of theatre production, be skilled in design and technical elements, and have a proven ability to manage and lead.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as director of a minimum of one annual production including service as the production's director and dramaturge; collaborate with Director of Theater to oversee set construction, costumes, lighting and makeup personnel for the production.
• Serve as technical leader for CUW productions including design elements (lighting, sound, set construction)
• Teach one class each semester (fall/spring)
• Maintain the Todd Wehr Auditorium and all of its auxiliary spaces (this includes, but is not limited to, regularly straightening and cleaning areas, before and after productions, and at the end of each semester; manage Auditorium space requests)
• Maintain inventory of theatre-related props, costumes, and equipment in designated storage areas.
• Serve as main point of contact between Admissions and theatre, meet with prospective students, and support recruitment efforts to increase student participation in theatre productions and enrollment in the theatre minor.
• Serve as box office manager including set-up of ticketing system for each show and coordination of student workers/alumni workers; collaborate with Director of Theatre/business office in collection of ticket sale proceeds.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of theatre production including proficiency in two or more of the following: set design, lighting, sound design, costume design and stage directing.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, and execute complex production schedules
• Experience with technical equipment
• Ability to recruit, mentor, and lead student and staff in a collaborative environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree (MA or MFA) in Theatre or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in theatre production or a related field
• Experience in teaching college-level theatre courses preferred

Physical Demands/Equipment

Compensation and Benefits

This is a part-time, non-exempt (hourly) staff position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Tuition benefits are available for employees; however, there are no other benefits associated with this position.

Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 70 undergraduate majors, over 40 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.