Technical Director

Broad Duties : Must be available to work any and all calls within the venue. The Technical Director will be responsible for ensuring high quality and responsive delivery of technical production services, the supervision, oversight and monitoring of labor for all crews and for all stage-related operations.

Provides initiative, leadership and direction in the planning, design, specification, purchase, installation, inventory and maintenance of production technical systems.

Provides direction in planning, design and actualization of architectural enhancements of performance spaces. This individual will also possess extensive knowledge of set design and construction, stage rigging and have a basic knowledge of all departmental needs including carpentry, electrics, property, sound and wardrobe.

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Defined Duties and Responsibilities :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.

• Assure that all contractual agreements are being met and that any possible concessions are reviewed and implemented when possible after discussions with all parties both Union and Non-Union.
• Assure that all jurisdictional claims are appropriately addressed by the Warner Theatre and the presenters. These areas are to include, but are not limited to, all shows and attractions produced including take-in and take-out, handling, assembling, and dismantling of all show related equipment including rehearsals, meetings, conventions and any televising or video recording as it relates to the Warner Theatre.
• Hiring and management of work crews for all productions and events.
• Obtain all technical information related to all attractions by contacting all parties well in advance of their arrival.

Work directly with the attraction to evaluate technical and staging needs.

• Act as on-site liaison with all national and local productions and theatre renters.
• Work with all attractions, including local arts organizations, in all aspects of their production, prior to their arrival in the hall, to assist with the development of operational plan.
• Work directly with the attractions to organize and fill all labor requirements per the contractual agreement and requirements.
• Work directly with the attractions to organize and implement a proper timetable for the entire production that best suits all parties’ needs.
• Work with finance department to track and implement payroll duties as needed.
• Assist in the development and monitoring all stage-related capital and overhead budgets. Review payment requests prior to being submitted to finance.
• Work with department heads to maintain proper maintenance and repair schedules.
• Schedule weekly meetings with department heads and administrative staff to review programming schedules.
• Attend all administrative meetings (i.e. senior managers, all staff, safety, etc.).
• Work with the Union department heads, Warner Theatre administrative staff and building personnel to keep the facility technically advanced to achieve an efficient-streamlined operational plan.
• The ability to sufficiently use computer hardware, software, and the internet.
• The ability to meet deadlines and work under stressful conditions.

Other Responsibilities :

• Occasional pick-up and delivery of equipment.
• Assist with hospitality as needed.
• Assist other departments as needed.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $75,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Benefits :

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Ability to Commute :

Torrington, CT 06790 (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

Torrington, CT 06790 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person

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