Job DescriptionWorking with the faculty Technical Director, the Assistant Technical Director assists in the engineering of and construction of all scenic design and related elements for the School of Performing Arts theatre productions. Specific responsibilities of the position include:• Assisting with the supervision of the scenery installation, technical rehearsals, performance issues, and strike for T&C season of productions.• Aiding in the rigging, automation, lighting, and projections as needed.• Supervising all student production labs.• Ensuring proper scene shop and theatre installation safety measures and standards.• Maintenance and upkeep of all scene shop equipment and supplies for productions and school year.• Other duties as requested by the School Director and Faculty Chair, as necessary.Required QualificationsDemonstrated experience with a full range of shop equipment and tools. Ability to teach appropriate use and assist students with equipment, tools, and safety equipment. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with a large and diverse faculty and student body. Performing arts production services experience.Preferred QualificationsPay Band3Appointment TypeRestrictedSalary InformationPay rate up to $25/hourReview DateMay 28, 2024Additional InformationPosition has the following physical requirements: considerable periods of standing, climbing, stooping, bending, and ability to lift items of 25 pounds or more.Position is not eligible for benefits.The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.About Virginia TechDedicated to its motto,Ut Prosim(That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive communitydedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicinecollege, Graduate School , andHonors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including theInnovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerousExtension offices andresearch centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contactJulie ****** regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
