Assistant Technical Director

Assistant Technical Director


Job Summary:

The successful candidate will work closely with faculty, staff, and students in the development and execution of the technical production needs in both the Annie Russell Theatre (ART) and Sally K. Albrecht Black Box Theatre (SKBB). The primary focus of these duties will be the daily operation of the ART scene shop.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with mainstage productions (carpentry, lighting, sound, scene painting, and props).
• Support with the supervision and mentoring of student crews during the implementation phase of production in either theatres, which may include stage lighting and soft good installation, marley floor installation, scenic load-in, sound setup and installation, lighting focus, and cue programming.
• Lead student crews in the creation of technical elements in the ART scene shop.
• Supervise/mentor at 8-out-of-10 technical rehearsals and dress rehearsals.
• Maintenance and cleaning of all theatre lighting, sound, and rigging equipment and scene shop tools and materials.
• Maintenance of theatre equipment and spaces, including coordination of facilities maintenance with Rollins Facilities Management.
• Possible opportunities for design assignments in lighting, scenic, or sound for departmental productions in either theatres.
• Maintain all OSHA standards in both theatres.
• Teach safety standards to all students and ensure all safety standards are being practiced by everyone.
• Work on improvement projects for both spaces when time permits.

Minimum
Qualifications & Education:

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre with an emphasis or concentration in technical theatre.
• Possess a valid driver's license, or ability to obtain a Florida driver's license within 30 days of accepting the job, and an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR).

Preferred Qualifications:

• At minimum of three years professional technical theatre experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Basic theatrical carpentry, rigging, lighting, sound, and scene painting.
• Able to read and interpret and execute theatrical scenic draftings, light, and sound plots.
• Basic knowledge of electricity and wiring for theatrical instruments, cables.
• Able to work at heights over 15'.
• Able to work while standing, walking, or climbing for length of workday.
• Able to lift to 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Knowledge of theatrical practices involving lighting hang, focus, troubleshooting. Addressing, set up and operation of DMX theatrical lighting equipment.
• Basic knowledge of theatrical sound system structure, setup, and operation.
• Knowledge of operation of MS office including Word and Excel.
• Basic programming and operation of ETC theatrical lighting console (EOS system).
• Basic programming and operation of Q-lab and Yamaha CL Series audio consoles.
• Operational knowledge of Vectorworks CAD drafting program.

Work Environment:

• The Tiedtke Theatre & Dance Centre is a new 16,000 square foot space with dedicated classrooms, studios, faculty offices, and dressing rooms as well as a 120-160 flexible seating Blackbox theatre.
• The Annie Russell Theatre is a traditional 372 seat proscenium arch space with a 33-line set fly system and a fully walkable grid.

Work Schedule

The Assistant Technical Director is a full-time, 10-month appointment, scheduled to work August through May, 7.5 hours/day, 37.5 hours per week/1612.5 hours annually. The schedule for this role is generally 9 AM until 5 PM, Monday-Friday.

*Flexible schedules or overtime during nights/weekends may be required to meet the demands of the academic calendars. Being "on call" during performances for trouble shooting and assistance.

Instructions to Applicants:

To apply, please submit an application and upload the following materials:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter (optional)

Screening of applications will begin immediately with a tentative start date of August 1, 2025.

Benefits & Perks:

• 15 Days - Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and personal time)
• 10 Days - Paid Holidays
• 5 Days - Paid College Closure Days
• Eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurances (within 30 days of hire)
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account ($125+/month)
• 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 11.5% Employer Retirement Contributions
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Free On-Campus Parking
• Free Access to Campus Amenities (gyms, pools, library, sporting events and more)
• Free Full Tuition for Employees and their Families
• Pet Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Award-Winning Wellbeing Programs
• Plus More!

Additional Perks:

• Rollins College is conveniently located on multiple Lynx Bus Routes (Winter Park/Rosemont-9 & Winter Park/Springs Village-23) and within walking distance from the Winter Park SunRail Station
• Local & National Discount Programs, including Winter Park Locations (i.e. shops, restaurants, gift cards and more)
• Free E-Training Courses & Professional Development Opportunities
• IT Software & Laptop Discounts (Apple, Lenovo, and more)
• College Bookstore Discounts
• Annual Service Awards & Recognition Programs
• Discover what it's like to live in Orlando: Live, Work, Play and Learn
• Plus More!

Rollins offers a competitive hourly rate, along with our generous benefits package! Click here to review our full benefits package.

Our Service
Excellence Philosophy:

At Rollins, we strive to be responsive, respectful, collaborative, competent, and inclusive in all that we do. Whether serving prospective or current students, alumni, local residents, or our fellow faculty and staff colleagues, these standards define the Rollins service experience.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

Rollins College is an equal opportunity institution. Rollins does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical characteristics, or any other category protected by College policy or federal, state, or local law for employment and in our educational programs and activities. To learn more about our commitments, visit click here. Any applicant who requires reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us by phone or in writing to mailto:humanresources@rollins.edu" href="https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6149849&targetURL=mailto:humanresources@rollins.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">humanresources@rollins.edu | 407.646.2102.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Service Months:

10


To apply, visit https://jobs.rollins.edu/cw/en-us/job/493783/assistant-technical-director


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